29 October 2008
Dubai, UAE Rixos Premium Belek was awarded Turkey's "Leading Hotel" by the 15th annual World Travel Awards that took place on 15 October 2008 in Poprad,Slovakia. Established in 1963, the World Travel Awards known as the "Oscars of the tourism industry" was launched to recognize excellence in the hotel sector. Thousands of votes over 160 countries are casted from tourism organizations, transport companies and travel agencies from across the world in order to select the number one hotel of each country by categories.

The Award is a great acknowledgement of Rixos Premium Belek's dedication to high-end quality service and impeccable hospitality for its clientele. Rixos Premium Belek, is a resort in Belek "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", surrounded by pine trees with a 1,000 metres of sandy beach, guaranteeing the perfect holiday and relaxation atmosphere. This all inclusive hotel resort boasts itself on luxury with a fabulous indoor shopping area, a children's club and Troy Aqua theme park with comprehensive spa centre that offers facilities such as Turkish bath, Sauna, and Jacuzzi among others. It offers gourmet restaurants run by world-famous chefs with a variety of cuisines to suit all palates. All these distinctive features are combined with a welcoming atmosphere and personal touch, which makes Rixos an industry leader for Turkish hospitality.

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About Rixos Hotels
Rixos Hotels has achieved great success in the tourism sector with its unique hotel projects, and has established itself as a market leader in a short time frame by combining a youthful and dynamic team with an international business vision.

Dedicated to the art of vacation and promising to change guests' perception of a holiday forever by discretely preempting their needs and desires from the very start of their visit, Rixos Hotels all offer spectacular culinary, leisure and entertainment facilities. Restaurants serve various cuisines to suit all tastes and are headed by world class chefs. The hotels all have ongoing entertainment programs and include world famous performers. For children and teenagers, a world full of experience, fun and excitement are created in the Rixy Clubs within the Hotels. The Rixos Hotels concept also incorporates a revitalizing Wellness & Spa Center.

Rixos Hotels has an accommodation capacity of over 2 million bed nights per year, and provides the highest quality of service in all of its eight existing hotels in four countries. Customer satisfaction is incomparable due to the 'Perfection in Service' standard which Rixos defines as 'All Inclusive - All Exclusive'. All Rixos Hotels are acclaimed as having the most comprehensive and exclusive all inclusive boarding system. Rixos realizes a way of life through this concept in order for guests to feel privileged with regards to their varying expectations. Rixos Hotels are located in strategically important areas, both in terms of business and leisure tourism - Eastern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean, the Gulf region and Central Asia. Other new properties are soon to open in Khao Lak/Thailand, Almaty/Kazakhstan, Ottoman Palace by Rixos on The Palm Jumeirah/Dubai, Vienna/Austria and Marina West/Bahrain.

For further information, please contact:
Rawaj International
Didem Turkmen
Phone: +971 4 3913560 / 3566
Mobile: +971 50 5581458
Email: didem.t@rawajinternational.com  

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