Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, Dubai steals global spotlight at World Travel Awards 2008

The 15th World Travel Awards are the global standard for the travel and tourism industry, and were held at the Beaches Resort on the stunning Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos. Offering awards to the industry's crème de la crème, the awards encourage supreme excellence, value, innovation and quality in every aspect of the customer offering.

Pam Wilby, General Manager of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa Dubai and Grosvenor House Dubai, said:

"Being recognised as the Leading Spa Resort in the World is an amazing tribute to our associates' constant hard work and dedication in the pursuit of excellence."

Wilby added, "For the past fourteen years our hotel has consistently striven to ensure guests are awarded the ultimate in luxury and comfort and this accolade is a testament to that promise."

Guests of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa can relax within the Roman themed, candle-lit haven that is Caracalla Spa. Offering spacious rest areas with elegant cushioned loungers, the mood of is one of total well-being, providing guests with the ultimate in pampering and revitalisation.

"By ensuring our Spa offers the best facilities that Dubai has to offer, coupled with first class treatments, we are able to meet customer demands time and time again," added Wilby. "We understand visitors come here to escape their hectic lives, and our associates recognise the need to make Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa the place where expectation is always met."

The award presentation is the culmination of the 2008 World Travel Awards Grand Tour of regional ceremonies, which have taken place during the year in Australia, Africa, Central America, China, North America, Europe, China and Middle East.

More than 167,000 global travel professionals voted at the prestigious annual event, which was also attended by 164 participating countries. Winners are judged on a variety of qualities, including understanding visitor needs and expectations; maximising business performance; valuing personnel; undertaking enterprising product expansion and development; fostering innovation and creativity as well as working together as a team externally and internally.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa is one of the premier hotels in Dubai and the world, winning numerous awards including being named the Middle East's Leading Beach Resort.