Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 2 May, 2018 1:01 pm |

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has reaffirmed its position at the forefront of the hospitality sector by taking home a total of 16 awards at theWorld Travel Awards (WTA) Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018.

 

The awards include Saudi Arabia's Leading City Hotel 2018 won by Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia's Leading Budget Hotel 2018 won by Centro Shaheen by Rotana in Jeddah. 

 

“The World Travel Awards are renowned as the Oscars of the travel world and we are delighted to be honored as Saudi Arabia's Leading City Hotel by this globally esteemed authority,”said Mamdouh Ali, General Manager of Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana in Riyadh. “For their contribution to this win I thank all our colleagues at every level for their dedication to excellence that is the hallmark of the Rotana brand.”

 

Adding his comments, Raiz Saban, General Manager of Centro Shaheen in Jeddah, said: “Winning the award for Saudi Arabia's Leading Budget Hotel recognises the success we have achieved in bringing an innovative new concept of affordable luxury to Jeddah and we are pleased to share this prestigious prize with our entire team members whose hard work made this coveted win possible.”

 

The awards were presented at a glittering ceremony attended by industry leaders in Ras Al-Khaimah in UAE on 19 April. Now celebrating its 25thyear, the World Travel Awards is globally recognisedas the travel industry’s most prestigious awards programme and rewards exceptional performers in the tourism, airline, hotel and hospitality sectors.

 

Rotana secured the coveted title of “Middle East’s Leading Hotel Brand” for the 12thyear in a row, in addition to winning major regional awards including “Middle East's Leading City Hotel” for Amwaj Rotana, Dubai; “Middle East's Leading Corporate Resort” for Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi; and “Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel Apartments” for Arjaan Dubai by Rotana.

 

The company received a further 12 accolades in the country and city-based categories, while Rotana’s Chairman Nasser Al Nowais was recognisedwith a special “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

 

Rotana has been consistently recognised for its commitment to raising standards within the hotel industry through its ever-evolving portfolio. Now entering its 26thyear of operations in the region, the company has received more than 380 regional and international awards to date.