Big Wins For Rosh Rayhaan Riyadh And Centro Shaheen Jeddah As Rotana Scoops 16 Awards At World Travel Awards 2018
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 the World Travel Awards (WTA) Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018.
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 25th year, the World Travel Awards is globally recognised as 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 12th year 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 recognised with 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.