Jeddah Hilton wins prestigious award

Published June 23rd, 2008 - 02:28 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Jeddah Hilton wins prestigious award
 
“2008 Platinum Award for Best Conference Centre in Middle East & North Africa Region


Jeddah Hilton was awarded “2008 Platinum Award for Best Conference Centre in Middle East & North Africa” during the Middle East and North Africa MENA Travel Awards 2008 held in Dubai.

The prestigious "Hospitality Commitment to Quality and Ethics" Travel Awards are organized by the Consultants of Hospitality Administrators (CHA) - the renowned Hospitality Service and Human Resources Consulting Firm - in recognition of the top industry organizations that have gone the extra mile of success in the Middle East & North Africa's growing travel industry.

“Jeddah Hilton is extremely proud to have received this prestigious award. Thanks to the great efforts exerted by our professional Conference and Events team which have enabled our facilities to become the standard setter in the region” said Wolfgang Maier, General Manager Jeddah Hilton, Qasr Al Sharq, Waldorf = Astoria. 

“This award is a further milestone in our records of excellence. We proudly organize more than 900 events throughout the year, in our magnificent Hilton Hall, our grandiose Ballroom or our 11 conference rooms that are equipped with the latest technology”. he added.

Most recently, the Jeddah Hilton’s outstanding facilities hosted the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank which brought 1000 delegates from 56 countries including their respective Ministers of Finance to the Hotel for a one week period.

Facing the Red Sea on the main Corniche, Jeddah Hilton comprises of 388 rooms including 3 Royal suites and 30 Sultan and Amiri suites, 5 restaurants, and Hiltonia Sports and Leisure club that includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym, Sauna/Jacuzzi, Tennis & Squash Courts and a Bowling Center.