Golden Tulip Resort Khasab Oman wins platinum MENA Travel Award

During the gala event on 6th May 2004 in Dubai, the hotel was awarded the Platinum Mena Travel Award as best new four star hotel for the year 2003.

The MENA (Middle East & North Africa) Travel Awards, which were held for the first time this year recognise excellence, innovation and dedication across many aspects of the tourism industry. The winners of this event will establish new qualitative benchmarks that raise the Middle East and North Africa's competitiveness in the world travel and tourism market. Candidates for the awards covered 5 and 4 star hotels, airlines, spas, golf courses, car rental, duty free, conference & convention centres and tourism projects in 17 categories. From over 300 entrants, three finalists for each category were selected and awarded a platinum, gold or silver recognition.

The Golden Tulip Resort Khasab Oman is located in one of the most spectacular natures in the Middle East and features 60 rooms, including three suites and 12 chalets.

Hans W.R. Kennedie, President & CEO of Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts, comments: "We are extremely proud of this achievement. To be selected for the platinum award from among a number of global hotel brands, gives me great pride. Our growth in the Middle East & North African region has been consistent throughout the past years and together with our management staff and the owners of our hotels we are looking forward to an enhanced growth in the region".

Amine E. Moukarzel, Managing Director Middle East and North Africa for Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts, adds: "We would like to thank the owners of the Golden Tulip Resort Khasab - his Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Maqbul Bin Ali Sultan, his Excellency the Undersecretary Mr. Mohsen Bin Khamis Al Balushi, all the ministry bodies concerned and of course the management and staff of the hotel for their commitment to excellence."