UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-June 15, 2014

DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah  was awarded the prestigious Leading Hotel among Ras Al Khaimah's Hotels in the United Arab Emirates.

DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah was the first DoubleTree by Hilton brand to open in the United Arab Emirates in 2011 and since that time has been a consistent, award winner including important brand accolades of the Care Cup and Crystal Cookie Awards.  The hotel joined Hilton Ras Al Khaimah and helped pave the way for remarkable recent Hilton Worldwide growth in Ras Al Khaimah including Hilton Worldwide in Ras Al Khaimah, the 475 multi-award winning Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa: newly relaunched Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort; the iconic luxury of Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah; newly opened DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island.

Ramy Latif, Director of Operations of DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, said "We are incredibly proud and honored to receive this award from a highly respected organization dedicated to travel, tourism and hospitality.  The hotel team members are delighted to be recognized as the best hotel in Ras Al Khaimah and are encouraged to continue their dedication and devotion to bring the best hospitality experience to  guests".

Created in 1993 by Graham E. Cooke, The World Travel Awards attends to seek out and rewards the very best travel organizations in the world with more than 5,000 travel companies nominated every year. The World Travel Awards has developed into the most prestigious and comprehensive awards program in travel and tourism, and is recognized worldwide as the hallmark of industry excellence. This marks the first time DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah has received this award.

Located along Al Jazah Road, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah is in prime city location, minutes away from major attractions and business locations.  As the first DoubleTree by Hilton in the United Arab Emirates, the hotel opened on 2 April 2010, with 154 rooms. The hotel received in March 2014, the recognition from Trip Advisor as Travelers' Choice 2014, bargain category, and most recently in May 2014, the respected Certificate of Excellence.  For more information about the hotel, visit our hotel's website at www.rasalkhaimah.doubletreebyhilton.com or contact us directly at +971(0)7 206 0666.

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