Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort and Conrad Cairo Hotel also receive industry awards

Cairo, Egypt, February 23, 2012

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa was chosen as the overall winner in the "Top 25 Hotels in Egypt "category by TripAdvisor.com in its 2012 Travelers' Choice Awards.

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa was presented with seven Travelers' Choice awards in different categories from TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website. The categories included Top 25 Trendiest Hotels in Egypt, as well as Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels and Top Hotels for Service not only in Egypt, but in the Middle East.

Now in its tenth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards honor the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers. Unlike any other hotel honors, TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travelers around the world.

"We are delighted to receive not only the award for top hotel in Egypt, but a number of other prominent honours, all voted for by reviewers on the world's biggest travel website," said Christoph Schleissing, General Manager of Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa. "This acknowledgement from our guests is a true testament to the continuous effort undertaken to provide outstanding service and to be innovative in an ever changing and challenging market."

As well as top award for Egypt, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa was also ranked 3rd in the Top 25 Hotels in the Middle East, 4th for Best Relaxation/Spa Hotel in Egypt and 8th for the same category in the Middle East, while placing 8th for the Best Service in Egypt and 13th for the same in the Middle East.  Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa was named the 15th Trendiest Hotel in Egypt while the Hilton managed Conrad Cairo Hotel ranked 18th Trendiest Hotel in Egypt. In addition, Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort has won two TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for 2012 as one of the Top 25 hotels in Egypt and a Top 25 hotel for service in Egypt.

TripAdvisor.com operates in 30 countries and assists customers in gathering travel information, posting reviews and opinions of travel-related content and engaging in interactive travel forums. TripAdvisor is the largest travel community in the world, with 50 million unique visitors each month and is home to over 60 million reviews and opinions.  For the complete 2012 Travelers' Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice.  

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is currently offering a special promotion. Book four nights at the resort to receive a complimentary night and automatically be upgraded to a Nile view room. You will also enjoy daily breakfast and dinner buffet, access to the thermal spa area, and entrance tickets to the best sites in Luxor, including Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Mummification Museum and Luxor Museum.  Room rates start at EGP 690 per person for a double room.

Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Double Tree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. 

Hilton Middle East & Africa
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 54 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totaling more than 15,500 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean. Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 40 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria and Cape Verde.

For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwideGlobalMediaCenter.com.

For further information, please contact:
Engy Emad
Senior Media Relations Executive
Trans - Arabian Creative Communications (TRACCS)
28 Wadi El Nile Street / Floor 1, Suite 2 / Mohandiseen, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +20.23.304.6860 / +20.23.304.6870
Fax: +20.23.303.1219   
Mobile: 010 0900 2207
Email: engy.emad@traccs.net

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