Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 10:17 am |

- Sofitel The Palm Dubai has attained five awards at the prestigious International Hotel Awards (IHA) on the 26th of January 2015. The best hotels and hospitality related companies from more than 50 countries across the world have competed to achieve one or more coveted International Hotel Awards. The winners were revealed during an elaborate gala dinner ceremony held at a five-star hotel in London.

Positioned as the pinnacle of achievement for luxury hotels worldwide, the IHA is the world’s most prestigious and exclusive awards recognising service excellence and the best facilities the hotel industry has to offer. The luxurious Sofitel The Palm, Dubai has impressively bagged five highly commended five-star accolades in the categories of: Resort Hotel for Dubai; Spa Hotel for Dubai, Sustainable Hotel for Dubai, Best Spa Hotel Arabia and Best International Spa Hotel. Shining as a luxury hotel amidst stiff competition, Sofitel the Palm has proven itself as an industry leader nationally and internationally.

Rohit Salunke, the Resort’s Director of Engineering, was enthusiastic about achieving a particular category award – Sustainable Hotel for Dubai. He further added, “We believe sustainability is not only a corporate responsibility but a global responsibility of everyone. It’s important that with every step forward we have the best energy efficient technology within the design and also follow the best sustainability practices as part of our daily routine.”

Sofitel The Palm’s General Manager Christophe Schnyder adds, “It is our honour to receive these accolades recognising the hotel as one of the highest performing luxury properties in the region and worldwide whilst persistently preserving an outstanding level of service. Winning these awards further enhances our positioning in the luxury hotel market as we continue to not only maintain the standards, but to exceed our guests’ expectations. Our success is a combined effort of all Sofitel Ambassadors; who demonstrated commitment to excellence and showed their dedication in creating tailor-made service to our customers. I am confident that Sofitel The Palm will continue to grow with Dubai’s tourism industry and proud that we have become a true luxury travel player attracting some of the world’s travel connoisseurs.”

Sofitel The Palm, nestled within the tranquil groves of the Palm Jumeirah Island and set amidst an idyllic Polynesian setting gives guests a unique experience. Guests can also interact with some of the eco-friendly initiatives such as the live green wall. Organically framing the resort, a lush green and vibrant environment of stunning vertical gardens offer guests a constant green reminder of their stay.