Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, celebrated a record four awards – two each for Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, in the 2006 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards.
In the Best Luxury World category, Mina A' Salam and Dar Al Masyaf of Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort of Dubai, were voted at number 3 and 45 respectively, whilst Jumeirah Beach Hotel was ranked number 17. In the Best Service World category, Jumeirah Beach Hotel also received an award, placing number 4 overall.
Now in its 5th year, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.
Unlike any other hotel awards programs that survey perhaps thousands of people, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winners are uniquely “selected” by millions of travelers from around the world who provide their real and unbiased reviews or opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and across the Web.
Bill Walshe, Chief Marketing and Business Innovation Officer of Jumeirah, said he was delighted with outstanding results for the Group in the 2006 poll.
“The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards are amongst the most sought-after in the international hotel industry and to receive four luxury and service awards is a fantastic and fitting result as we embark on our 10th year of operation.
“At Jumeirah, we believe luxury and service are about individuality and unique experiences - the main sentiment behind our core essence to ‘Stay Different’.
“We are incredibly pleased therefore, with such positive and encouraging feedback from our valued guests and look forward to earning their continued support as we grow our portfolio of luxury hotels over the coming years.”
Michele Perry, Director of Communications for TripAdvisor, said; “The 2006 Travelers’ Choice winners are once again singled out for their spectacular service and extraordinary value.
“Most hotel awards programs honor the most luxurious and opulent hotels, but because Travelers’ Choice awards are determined by millions of real travelers from around the world, the winners tend to be outstanding properties that are within reach for the average traveler.”
For the complete 2006 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice.
About Jumeirah
Jumeirah properties are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards. The Dubai based luxury international hospitality group encompasses the world renowned Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel, the multi-award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Beach Club Resort and Spa, Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.
The group’s activities are however, not restricted to hotel and resort management. The Jumeirah Group portfolio also includes Wild Wadi, regarded as one of the premier water parks outside of North America and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only third level academic institution specializing in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Jumeirah has also expanded internationally and manages the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London’s Belgravia.
Building on this success, Jumeirah Group has become a member of Dubai Holding, a collection of leading Dubai based businesses and projects, in a step that aims to initiate a new phase of growth and development for the group.
As of January 15th 2006, Jumeirah has assumed management of the Essex House, one of New York’s most prominent hotels.
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