The
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa voted ‘World’s Leading Desert
Resort’ and The Meydan Hotel is ‘World’s Leading Sports Resort’ again
Dubai, 11 January, 2016 -
The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, both under
the Meydan Hotels & Hospitality banner, were nominated in the
‘World’s Leading Sports Resort’ and World’s Leading Desert Resort’
categories respectively.
Both properties won these individual honors at The World Travel Awards on December 12thagainst strong competition.
Mohamed Aghoury,
Cluster General Manager of The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert
Resort & Spa, said, “We have ended the year on a positive note. This
is testimony of your dedication and hard work. I wish to thank everyone
for their contribution. Let us approach this year with an optimistic
outlook of recording bigger achievements! Well done team!”
The awards marked the fourth straight win for The Meydan Hotels and Hospitality department since 2013.
The Bab Al Shams
Desert Resort & Spa has given its guests unmatched hospitality. The
resort is an authentic expression of the cultural and traditional
heritage of the UAE. Since being open for business in 2004, Bab Al
Shams has consistently provided unmatched Arabian luxury hospitality.
Having being honoured
with the ‘World’s Leading Sports Resort’ award thrice, The Meydan Hotel
is a mix of luxury and passion for equestrian sports in the region since
2010. It is the preferred host for a number of prestigious global
equine events like the Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race.
In addition, The Meydan Hotel also houses Dubai’s first pay and play
golf course, and a tennis academy having an extensive assortment of
outdoor sports facilities.
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Recognized by global
media for acknowledging and rewarding excellence in the travel, tourism
and hospitality industry, The World Travel Awards celebrated its 22nd
anniversary this year. The decisions last year were based on over
600,000 votes casted by experienced travel professionals and high-end
tourism consumers. It is expected to significantly increase, being this,
one of the most distinguished and trusted awarding bodies in the global
hospitality industry.
About Meydan Hotels & Hospitality
Translated from
Arabic, Meydan means ‘a meeting place’. Meydan Hotels and Hospitality,
through its collection of luxury hotels and resorts, provides its guests
and customers with a myriad of unique and iconic places to meet and
escape. Whether it is a meeting of minds at a board meeting or a meeting
of hearts at a wedding reception, the unrivalled venues at Meydan
Hotels and Hospitality make its properties the harmonious meeting venue.
Meydan Hotels and Hospitality’s premium leisure experiences include The
Meydan Hotel, The Track, Meydan Golf, and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
& Spa.
