The Babylonian-themed resort won 'Best Resort' and General Manager Duncan O'Rourke won 'Hotelier of the Year' at the 3rd Annual Grumpy Gourmet Awards held in Jordan. The victory came hot on the heels of the resort winning the 'New Hotel 2007' citation at the World Hotel Awards in Germany.
'These awards are a triple coup for the hotel and we are overjoyed to be held in such high esteem within the hospitality sector,' said Duncan O'Rourke, General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, 'Since opening almost two years ago, our team has worked incredibly hard to create a distinctive and truly memorable experience for each and every guest and I am proud to say that we have achieved this.'
Picking up the two most coveted trophies at the Grumpy Gourmet Awards has positioned the hotel in a league of its own, winning the 'Best Resort' category for the second year running. Established in Jordan in 1995, Grumpy Gourmet is a leading hospitality industry supporter and critic, committed to recognising service and quality standards in the hotel and restaurant sector. This year's edition of the Grumpy Gourmet Awards included hotels from both Jordan and Lebanon, upping the competition stakes significantly with a host of excellent participants from across the two countries.
With its inspirational location, stunning Babylonian architecture and plethora of leisure, wellbeing and business facilities, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has rapidly carved a niche in the luxury travel market, attracting tourists from all over the world. Especially popular with the European market, the resort was praised at German-based World Hotel Awards, winning the New Hotel 2007 category based on guest satisfaction surveys.
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has gone from strength to strength opening in 2006 receiving accolades and awards from a number award giving bodies. 'Going into 2008, we fully intend to build on this success by continually refining our ever-evolving resort destination offering.' O'Rourke ended.
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea receives two awards at 3rd Annual Grumpy Gourmet Awards
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has started 2008 on a high note by winning two top hospitality industry awards, gaining further recognition as one of the regions finest leisure and wellbeing destinations.
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Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels was founded in Germany in 1897. Kempinski's impressive portfolio of distinctive properties includes historical landmarks, unique hide-away resorts and vibrant city hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. Rich in tradition, each Kempinski hotel celebrates the local culture and customs of its destination whilst maintaining the impeccable personalised service for which Kempinski is renowned. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning luxury traveller.Kempinski is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance. Based on the airline alliance model, Global Hotel Alliance is the world largest alliance of independent hotel brands. It uses a common technology platform to drive incremental revenues and create cost savings for its members, while offering enhanced recognition and service to customers across all brands. GHA currently comprises Anantara, Cham, Dusit, Kempinski, Landis, Leela, Marco Polo, Omni and Pan Pacific, encompassing 160 upscale and luxury hotels with over 46,000 rooms in 41 different countries.
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