Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach wins Best Five-Star Business / Corporate Hotel Award.

Dubai (United Arab Emirates), 3^rd May 2012:

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has been recognized as the "Best Five-Star Business / Corporate Hotel" 2012 in the Middle East and North Africa, at the prestigious MENA Travel Awards Ceremony.

The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards has been formed to annually celebrate the skills, creativity, ingenuity and triumph of the Middle East and North Africa's growing travel industry, while honouring the successful entrants in each of the industry categories; and those who are considered to be the best in their specific sector.

During the 7^th MENA Champions of Service Quality Awards Ceremony held in Dubai on 2^nd May 2012, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach was recognized as the Best Five-Star Business / Corporate Hotel, which is declared as the highest honour the industry can grant.

Commenting on this award, Mr. Horst Walther-Jones, General Manager of the hotel stated:

"I feel proud and privileged to receive this award, which is an honour to me and to the entire team. We are truly committed to excellence and this award is encouraging all of us to achieve the highest level of services and to provide our guests with a unique experience and everlasting memories. The hotel is managed by a team united behind one simple goal: to make our guests happy".

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach is geared to the business traveller with all the options and services expected in a five-star establishment but also a stone's throw away from Jumeirah Beach and The Walk shopping district. This is a true business hotel with the feel of a leisure destination, making it possible for the conference attendee or business visitor to unwind and feel a vacation vibe as the hotel transforms by night into its alter ego: a top leisure hotel.

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About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts:
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16'000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 71 hotels and resorts currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or already under construction, including this year's openings in Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Abu Soma (Egypt), Ankara (Turkey), Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE) and Paris (France).

Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered in Zurich, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service, culinary enjoyment and sustainable environments - all with a personal touch.

The hotel company is owned by the Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information please visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.

© Press Release 2012