- Hotel awarded ultimate accolade at World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2010 -

Dubai, UAE- May 6th 2010: Grosvenor House Dubai  has once again succeeded at the recent World Travel Awards 2010, winning the prominent 'Dubai's Leading Business Hotel', 'UAE's Leading Hotel Apartments'  and  'UAE's Leading Business Hotel' awards.

The World Travel Awards congratulated Grosvenor House Dubai for going the extra mile acknowledging both the hotel's facilities and excellence in service, factors which this year differentiated the hotel from the 'fine hotel' category to being recognised as  a truly 'outstanding hotel'.

These awards reflect the satisfaction of hotel guests whilst honouring the property's stylish design; once again Grosvenor House Dubai was awarded for its executive enhancement, business growth and brand reputation.

Travel, tourism and hospitality industry professionals across the world, including 183,000 global travel experts were invited to vote this year, with the ceremony attended by senior industry professionals such as major tourism leaders, high ranking government representatives, in addition to regional, national and international media.

"We are truly privileged to receive these prestigious awards and to have our associates recognised for all their great efforts during the course of the past twelve months.  To be named 'Dubai's Leading Business Hotel', 'UAE's Leading Business Hotel' and 'UAE's Leading Hotel Apartments' is no easy feat and I am grateful to all of our exceptional associates who have gone the extra mile to make Grosvenor House the symbol of excellence that it is." said Pam Wilby Complex General Manager of Grosvenor House and Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa.

"This is the 6th year that we have been recognized by the World Travel Awards, which reflects the growing demand the region is experiencing within the global travel and tourism industry and we are pleased to be part of such an evolving competitive region," added Wilby.

Grosvenor House Dubai has built its reputation on the belief that distinctiveness and eccentricity are essentials of true extravagance. Accordingly, an increasing number of guests have come to appreciate its impressive business and leisure services, including its selection of world class restaurants such as the modern British classic, Rhodes Mezzanine by Michelin Starred Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes, and Michelin Starred Vineet Bhatia's modern Indian creation, Indego.

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About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts
The Luxury Collection® is a selection of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations in the world. Most recently, Mystique, a Luxury Collection Resort, was honored with the 2008 Travel + Leisure Design Award for Best Small Resort in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM.  Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

For media information regarding Grosvenor House:
Haneen Aweidah or Amina Grimen,
Hill & Knowlton
Tel: 971 4 3344930,
Fax: 971 4 3344923
Email:Haneen.aweidah@hillandknowlton.com or amina.grimen@hillandknowlton.com

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