Leading global luxury lifestyle reviewer commends resort

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 01 November, 2007; Emirates Palace has once again been afforded the highest honours by luxury lifestyle reviewers, Seven Stars and Stripes.  Following last years successful results, Abu Dhabi's iconic resort was awarded with the World Perfection Award for the second time running, as well as the top accolade culinary expertise, proving yet again the resort is in a superior league in the hospitality industry worldwide.

"This is the ultimate award that can be bestowed on a resort or hotel and Emirates Palace has the honour of being the first to receive such an accolade in the UAE," commented Noel Massoud, General Manager of Emirates Palace.  "This year the fruits of our relentless pursuit for excellence and perfection paid off with this well-deserved citation.  I commend the entire Emirates Palace team who continuously raise the bar of guest expectations and satisfaction," continued Massoud who personally accepted the award from Seven Stars and Stripes.

New York-based Seven Stars and Stripes is the only global award program dedicated to reviewing the best of what life has to offer - from upscale products to luxury resorts and exclusive destinations.  As the ultimate World Level Perfection Award recipient, Emirates Palace will be highlighted in a special broadcast of the Seven Stars and Stripes® Award Show, an esteemed, socially recognized TV Show in the US as well as via Live-Web-Stream worldwide on its website www.sevenstarsandstripes.com.

The award was given following three days of thorough inspection of the hotel and restaurants by a Seven Stars and Stripes team, whose members have previously inspected and rated luxury hotels and resorts, as well as A-list restaurants all over the world.

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Editors Note:
Built as an iconic landmark showcasing Arabian culture and hospitality at its finest, Emirates Palace has created an enviable niche in the luxury resort industry, welcoming holiday makers from all over the world and giving them a truly memorable leisure experience by providing luxurious facilities and amenities in comfortable surroundings and superior and personalized service.  

Situated on a 1.3 km stretch of private beach and surrounded by hectares of manicured lawns, Emirates Palace comprises 394 luxury rooms and suites and a variety of fine dining options. The resort's leisure facilities include two intricately landscaped swimming pools, a spa, tennis courts, and two state of the art fitness centres. Emirates Palace houses the most luxurious and technologically advanced meeting facilities in the region which include an auditorium with 1,100 seats, a main ballroom that can accommodate up to 2500 guests, over 40 meeting rooms, a Media Centre and a Business Centre.

Emirates Palace, since its inception, has quickly established an enviable reputation in the industry, winning many prestigious industry awards including -- Best Conference/Convention Center, Best 5-Star Leisure Hotel, Best 5-Star Business/Corporate Hotel - at the MENA Travel Awards 2007, considered the most prestigious and highly coveted industry recognition programme in the region.

About Kempinski
In 2007, Kempinski Hotels is celebrating 110 years of history, exclusivity and distinctive luxury. During this time, Kempinski hotels have hosted international celebrities, witnessed meetings between the world's leaders and been a part of creating history around the globe. Experience Kempinski's unique heritage at one of the group's prestigious properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. 

About Global Hotel Alliance
Global Hotel Alliance currently comprises 7 luxury brands encompassing 153 upscale and luxury hotels with over 46,000 rooms in 39 different countries. Each brand is a key player in their main region of operation: Kempinski in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Omni in North America, Pan Pacific in the Pacific Rim, The Leela Group in India, Dusit in Thailand, Landis in Taiwan and China, and Marco Polo in China and Hong Kong.  GHA will continue to grow to include selected hotel brands in those regions not currently covered by the alliance.

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