Further Milestones for Rotana Hotels
With 16 Awards


May 2007 - Rotana Hotels announced yet further significant milestones in its’ enviable history of service, gaining further recognition of their commitment to quality customer care during recent award ceremonies held in Dubai that promotes excellence in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Rotana Hotels packed a total of 16 awards during the prestigious What’s On awards, DEPA awards, MENA awards and Business Traveller ME awards. Commenting on these achievements Imad Elias Chief Operating Officer for Rotana Hotels said: “These awards stand testimony to the dedication, enthusiasm and sheer professionalism that our entire team show towards their work and the hospitality industry in this region. Expectations change and Rotana is constantly working to meet – and exceed – those expectations, in the quest for happy and satisfied customers”.

Always sensitive to the requirements of the local market, Rotana Hotels successfully delivers first class food and beverage environments with a difference. Rotana Hotels outlets deliver sensory appeal and entertainment with originality every time. “Attention to detail is so very important at all times, and sustained levels of service delivery which helps to bring customers back,” says Elias.

“With thousands of votes, these awards have become one of the most important awards in the travel industry and we feel much honoured to be part of them. Naturally we are delighted that our efforts have been recognised and it certainly gives us added momentum for the coming months in terms of our planned expansion and new hotel openings,” says Elias.


DEPA Awards:

1. Food and Beverage Award of the year: Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi
2. Middle East North Africa Resort Property of the Year: Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, Sharm El Sheikh

Business Traveller ME Awards:

1. Best Business Hotel in Abu Dhabi: Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers
2. Best Hotel Chain: Rotana Hotels (2nd place)
3. Best Hotel Loyalty Programme: Rotana Rewards (2nd place)
4. Best Business Hotel in the Middle East: Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers (2nd place)

MENA Awards:

1. Gold Award, Best 5 Star Business Corporate Hotel: Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
2. Silver Award, Best Conference & Conventions Hotel: Al Bustan Rotana Hotel

What’s On Awards:

1. Favourite Italian Restaurant, Abu Dhabi: Prego’s, Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers
2. Favourite Pub Grub, Dubai : Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites
3. Farourite Bar, Dubai: Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites
4. Favourite International Restaurant, Dubai: Brauhaus, Jumeira Rotana Hotel
5. Favourite International Restaurant, Abu Dhabi: Trader Vic’s, Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers
6. Favourite Bar, Abu Dhabi: Trader Vic’s, Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers
7. Chef’s Choice, Abu Dhabi: Finz, Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers
8. General Managers’ Recommendations, Abu Dhabi: Prego’s, Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers


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About Rotana Hotels
Rotana Hotels currently manages 25 properties throughout the Middle East with an aggressive expansion plans to double the size of the portfolio with a further 28 projects in the pipeline. Internationally, Rotana Hotels has alliances with a range of renowned groups such as Thistle Hotels in the UK, Affinia Hospitality in New York and First Hotels in Scandinavia. Rotana is managed by a highly professional hands-on team which combines vast experience of the hospitality industry with an unrivalled knowledge of local culture and way of life. Further information on any Rotana Hotel, reservations or our alliance partners can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of our regional sales offices across the globe.

For further information about this press release or any of the Rotana Hotels properties, please contact:

Amal Harb
Director of Marketing & Communications

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation LTD.
P.O. Box 43500, Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Tel: 00 971 2 6444412
Fax: 00 971 2 6444413
Email: amal.harb@rotana.com