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 Jebel
Ali Golf Resort, the flagship 5-star Dubai property of JA Resorts &
Hotels, has won a prestigious World Travel Award in the category of
‘World’s Leading Family Resort’ in New Delhi last night at the Grand
Final of the 2012 World Travel Awards. Further to this, sister property,
Oasis Beach Tower, based only 15 minutes along the Dubai coastline from
the resort, has been awarded ‘World's Leading Serviced Apartment
Hotel’.
Whilst Jebel Ali Golf Resort scoops up the family award
for the 2nd year in a row, Oasis Beach Tower is new to the World Travel
Awards, although has been awarded ‘Middle East's Leading Hotel
Apartments’ for three years in a row. Graham E. Cooke, President
& Founder, World Travel Awards, said: “JA Resorts & Hotels has
enjoyed another fruitful year as the group continues to develop its
range of products and its gracious brand of hospitality. We congratulate
its flagship property, Jebel Ali Golf Resort, for winning ‘World’s
Leading Family Resort’, as well as Oasis Beach Tower for being voted
‘World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Hotel’ at World Travel Awards Grand
Final Ceremony 2012." Jebel Ali Golf Resort is still reveling in
the delight of their recent award win at the UK and Ireland Travel Agent
Choice Award’s last month, where they were awarded ‘World’s Best
Resort/Hotel for Families in 2011’. Fredrik Reinisch, General
Manager of Jebel Ali Golf Resort said “It is a true honour to receive an
award that so accurately mirrors our goals and ambitions. We’ve
undertaken numerous changes over the past 18 months, all aimed at
improving our family offering. To receive the award for a second year,
is a true testament to the team, our guests and Dubai in general. We
pride ourselves on being a family resort and are delighted to receive
the most celebrated award in the travel industry.” William
Harley-Fleming, General Manager of Oasis Beach Tower attended the awards
last night and said “We pride ourselves on offering luxurious apartment
living, right in the heart of Dubai and are constantly reinventing the
offering in order to push the boundaries of travel excellence. We take
it upon ourselves to exceed the expectations of the discerning luxury
traveler and this award recognises the efforts made by the entire team
at Oasis Beach Tower”. Oasis Beach Tower is a sophisticated
beachfront property with its iconic exterior, features 180 luxury
serviced and self-catering apartments. The spacious apartments each have
a fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining area plus 2, 3 or 4
ensuite bedrooms as well as views over the Palm Jumeirah and Arabian
Gulf. David Thomson, Chief Operating Officer of JA Resorts &
Hotels said “World Travel Awards is the highest global recognition in
the travel industry and we’re thrilled that two of our properties made
their mark at the Grand Final last night. It is a true honour to be
recognised so highly and I know Fredrik and William look forward to
celebrating this success with their teams”. JA Resorts &
Hotels is a company steeped in tradition with over 30 years of
experience in the hospitality market managing resorts and hotels. With
headquarters in Dubai, UAE, they own and/or operate a number of
different properties in the Emirates with plans to open two new
properties in the next six months.
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