Banyan Tree Al Areen named 'Top Global Spa Resort' in Resorts Magazine Awards

Chosen by the discerning judging panel as the Top Spa Resort in the World, Banyan Tree Al Areen was also selected as the 2nd Top Desert Resort and very proud to be given a 3rd place in the Top One Hundred Resorts in the World 2009.

Only two resorts in the Middle East region have been included in the list and Banyan Tree Al Areen is the only listed resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Top Ten Spa Resorts 2009

1) Banyan Tree Al Areen
2) The Ritz-Carlton Bali
3) Shanti Ananda
4) Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
5) Ananda in the Himalayas
6) The Oriental Bangkok
7) Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
8) Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
9) Taj Exotica Resort and Spa
10) Anassa

Top Ten Resorts in the World 2009

1) Four Seasons Resort Maldives and Landaa Giraavaru
2) Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
3) Banyan Tree Al Areen
4) Burj Al Arab
5) Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
6) Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace
7) Amanjiwo
8) One & Only Reethi Rah
9) The Oberoi Rajvilas
10) Shanti Ananda Maurice

Resorts Magazine is an independent international publication, dedicated to the best and most exclusive holiday spots in the world. Every year this high-profile publication confers the Hospitality Awards to the ten best resorts worldwide.

During the selection process each resort is visited by a member of the team and the awards are based on a rigorous set of factors which include natural setting, design, service, cuisine, space, silence, view and room furnishings. Particular attention is placed on health: hypo-caloric foods on the menu, spaces for sports activities and the presence of a spa.

Zee Bassila, Director, Sales & Marketing, Banyan Tree Al Areen, comments:

"Banyan Tree Al Areen is honored to receive this accolade confirming its place amongst the leading global destinations of the world. We constantly strive to ensure the highest quality for our guests ensuring a memorable experience during and long after their' stay."

Since opening in April 2007, Banyan Tree Al Areen has received many international awards and accolades including the Gala Spa Award for Best Luxury Hotel City/Resort 2008, World's 50 Best New Hotels 2008 as voted by US Forbes Traveler, Conde Nast Traveller's list of Hot Spas, Tatler UK magazine's 101 Best Spas and 101 Best Hotels 2008, Elite Traveler's 101 Top Suites in the World and Mena Travel Award's Gold Award for the Best New Resort Hotel 2007.