Emirates Palace celebrates its scooping of 7 awards at WTA 2011

Press release

Published May 3rd, 2011 - 11:44 GMT

Al Bawaba

The Emirates Palace triumphed yesterday as a leader in the hospitality industry in the Middle East, scooping seven awards of this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards event that took place yesterday at the unique Armani Hotel in Dubai.

The Emirates Palace was crowned with Abu Dhabi's Leading Beach Resort, Abu Dhabi's Leading Hotel, Abu Dhabi's Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel, Abu Dhabi's Leading Resort, Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel, UAE's Leading Resort and Middle East's Leading Suite.

Commenting on the remarkable achievement, the Emirates Palace General Manager, Hans Olbertz said “Emirates Palace is extremely delighted to win these world-class titles at once which proves the hotel’s leadership and excellence in Abu Dhabi and the region's hospitality industry.”

“These awards come as a vote of confidence in our hotel’s powerful brand.” he said. According to him, the Emirates Palace has maintained its leading position despite the challenges the world tourism and travel industry have been experiencing over the recent period.

The World Travel Awards is regarded as the world’s leading awards programme, in the travel industry world-wide and the ultimate achievement any travel and tourism product could ever hope to receive.

Votes are cast by 183,000 travel professionals who include travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe. Votes are also cast globally by fellow industry professionals in over 1,000 different categories.

Background Information

Emirates Palace

Located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the magnificent Emirates Palace is a national landmark and one of the most impressive hotels and conference venues ever built. Perfect for corporate and leisure travellers, Emirates Palace offers a variety of luxury services to suit every need, whether you come on vacation with your family or for a business meeting or international conference.

Emirates Palace, located on 1.3 km of private white sandy beach and surrounded by 85 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, is only 30 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi airport and 1.5 hours drive from Dubai airport.