Best Beaches and Best Resorts
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - 22 June, 2014
Ras Al Khaimah's high-quality international hospitality brands have been honored with a host of regional and international awards which recognize the Emirate as a leading leisure, adventure and premium luxury destination on the international tourism map.
A total of sixteen awards have been won by Ras Al Khaimah's leading hotels: The Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah; Banyan Tree Al Wadi and Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort; Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah; Rixos Bab Al Bahr; Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa; DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa; Mangrove Hotel by Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts Group and Bin Majid Beach Hotel.
Commenting on the awards, Steven Rice, Chief Executive Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority said: "I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the winning hotels and resorts for achieving these prestigious awards, which are a testament to our hotels' continuous commitment to excellence, and complement a very fruitful year for the Emirate's hotel industry, which has included the much anticipated opening of the UAE's first Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Worldwide's luxury brand in quarter three, 2013; the All Inclusive - All Exclusive Rixos Bab Al Bahr, the 315-room Marjan Island Resort & Spa; the 484-key DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa, Marjan Island in quarter one 2014. We look forward to many more awards and accolades in the future, as Ras Al Khaimah continues its trajectory as a global luxury holiday destination. "
Ras Al Khaimah Hotels that were honored by different hospitality awards in the first six months of 2014:
The Cove Rotana Resort - Ras Al Khaimah was honored by German travel traders for the excellence of hospitality with the ''LTUR Reisemarkt'' The Most Popular Hotel Award at the Baden Baden trade show
Banyan Tree Al Wadi was named "Middle East's Leading Desert Spa Resort" and was recognized with "The Best Resort Hotel" by Middle East Hotel Awards 2014 also known as the 'Oscars of the travel industry' and with "Destination Spa of the Year" in the World Spa and Wellness Awards 2014 and Global Winner in the "Best Luxury Spa Destination" category by World Luxury Spa Awards 2014.
Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach, were recognized with World Travel Awards 2014 achieving the award "UAE Leading Beach Resort 2014".
The luxurious 5-star resort Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, was distinguished as "Silver award winner for Best 5-Star Leisure Resort of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Travel Award 2014.
Bin Majid Beach Hotel, located on a private sandy beach and with a wide range of leisure and outdoor activities and dining outlets, was recognized as "Best 4-Star Leisure Hotel" at MENA Travel Awards for the third year in a row.
The Mangrove Hotel by Bin Majid was awarded "Best Price Value Hotel" by MENA Travel Awards 2014
The luxury Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah excelling to excellence in customer service and was already recognized by World Travel Awards 2014 as "Ras Al Khaimah's Leading Resort", "Best Hotel in Sharjah and Northern Emirate" by Business Travel Awards 2014, "Best 5-Star New Hotel for the year 2013" by MENA Travel Awards 2014, "Best New Hotel 2014" by Five Star Alliance 2014, and "Best Pastry Chef in the Middle East" by Caterer Middle East Awards in the food and beverage industry
A confluence of modern luxuries and traditional Turkish hospitality all inclusive-all exclusive luxury hotel Rixos Bab Al Bahr was distinguished with "Middle East's Leading All Inclusive Resort" at the World Travel Awards 2014
In addition to these accolades, Ras Al Khaimah hotels were honored by TripAdvisor travelers' opinions based on the experiences which are awarded only to businesses which maintain an overall rating of four or higher as reviewed within the last 12 months. Ras Al Khaimah hotels that received TripAdvisor Awards and Certificates of Excellence are:
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
2014 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award - Top Hotels with Exceptional Service - United Arab Emirates
2014 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award - Top 25 Hotels in the United Arab Emirates
The Cove Rotana Resort
Trip Advisor - Certificate of Excellence 2014
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa
TripAdvisor's Certificates of Excellence, 2014
TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award, 2014
Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort
TripAdvisor's Certificates of Excellence, 2014
DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award - TOP 25 Bargain Hotels In The UAE 2014
TripAdvisor's Certificates of Excellence, 2014
With these numerous accolades, Ras Al Khaimah has strengthened its position on the international Tourism map as a premium destination for luxury and adventure.
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About Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA)
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) was established in May 2011 as a Government of Ras Al Khaimah entity. Its purpose is to develop and promote the Emirate's tourism infrastructure and potential both domestically and abroad, and establish the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah as affordable luxury travel destination.
In order to achieve its goals, RAK TDA has a Government mandate to license, regulate and monitor the Emirate's tourism and hospitality industry, to develop the Emirate's tourism infrastructure and attractions and to generate and encourage direct tourism investment and investment opportunities into Ras Al Khaimah.
RAK TDA promotes the Emirate's tourism products and services through a variety of activities, including: research and analysis of future tourism projects and current trends; representation of Ras Al Khaimah at tourism industry at overseas travel shows; educating travel professionals on Ras Al Khaimah's unique attractions through workshops, roadshows, familiarization and training programmes; coordinating and implementing joint initiatives with key travel industry players; branding and marketing strategies to encourage tourism and investment into the Emirate; media and consumer campaigns and promotions; hosting leading sporting, cultural, trade and CSR events.
About Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is just a 45 minute drive from Dubai International Airport and is the perfect getaway for leisure, adventure, and affordable luxury travel destination. Visitors to Ras Al Khaimah will enjoy idyllic sojourns on white sandy beaches and resorts, adventure activities including water sports, micro-lighting, mountain climbing, kayaking and more, as well as an eclectic selection of international gourmet experiences and world-class spas.
Learn more about Ras Al Khaimah and its activities and visit us
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© Press Release 2014
