Hotel named Middle East's Leading Beach Resort -
Dubai, UAE, 30 October: Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai triumphed at the annual World Travel Awards, winning the highly sought award for 'Middle East's Leading Beach Resort'.
Over the last fourteen years the hotel's name has become synonymous globally as a haven for unsurpassed luxury and leisure, whilst Caracalla Spa & Health Club is one of the most well established spas in Dubai, providing guests and members with the ultimate in pampering and revitalization.
"The travel and tourism industry is increasingly becoming more competitive on a global scale which means we all have to give over 100% year round. To receive the accolade for 'Middle East's Leading Beach Resort' from our peers is a phenomenal result and we are delighted that our associates have been honoured for going beyond the call of duty again and again," stated Pam Wilby General Manager of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa & Grosvenor House Dubai.
The World Travel Awards are Oscars of the travel and tourism industry seeking to award and highlight standards of excellence in the industry on an international level. Voted by 167,000 travel agencies and professionals from over 198 participating countries, the awards have become highly distinguished and coveted.
"Every year our industry raises the bar in terms of service standards and consumer offerings. To know that when our guests and peers think of opulence and relaxation on an international stage they think of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is incredible. As always my thanks goes to our associates for whom this award is well deserved," added Wilby.
The World Travel awards ceremony was held at Atlantis, The Palm Dubai. Attended by some of the world's top hoteliers and executives, the evening was a whirlwind of glamour.
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About Le Méridien Beach Resort & Spa
Le Méridien brand, currently represented by approximately 120 properties in 52 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in November 2005. With close to 70 percent of its properties located in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, Le Méridien provides a strong international complement to Starwood's primarily North American holdings. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Méridien-branded hotels within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, including destinations such as India, Thailand and China. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.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 approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 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 AloftSM, 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.
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