Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 3 February, 2015 12:47 am |

The Address Hotels + Resorts, the flagship five star premium hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group, and The Address Downtown Dubai, the first property to open under The Address brand, scooped two prestigious awards at the recent Global Traveler Awards 2014.

The Address Hotels + Resorts won the award for ‘Best Hotel Chain in the Middle East,’ for the second time running, while The Address Downtown Dubai was voted as the ‘Best Individual Hotel in the World’ for the fourth consecutive year. The awards underline the significant initiatives implemented by The Address Hotels + Resorts, which consistently provide exceptional service and the finest quality across its portfolio of properties.

The Address Downtown Dubai, located in the heart of Emaar’s mega-development, Downtown Dubai, which is described as ‘The Centre of Now,’ is situated next to the city’s icons including Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited and largest retail and entertainment destination.

Philippe Zuber, Chief Operating Officer at Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “The Global Traveler Awards are another strong endorsement on the exceptional guest experience that The Address Hotels + Resorts offer. It is also a testament to the brand’s recognition globally in setting new benchmarks in the hospitality sector. Our focus on providing tangible guest benefits is highlighted by the award for The Address Downtown Dubai. We will continue to drive our growth through our award-winning one-size-fits-one approach to assure memorable guest experiences.”

The Global Traveler Awards recognise finesse and brilliance in the hospitality industry with readers voting for their favourites in a selection of travel-related categories. The awards have created a platform for hospitality destinations worldwide by recognising the true essence behind what makes them stand out from one another.

Emaar Hospitality Group’s flagship five-star brand continues to innovate its guest offerings by introducing game-changing services across its food and beverage portfolio, which today comprises over 35 restaurants that pay homage to the global culinary movement.

A highlight of The Address Hotels + Resorts’ commitment to a seamless guest experience has been the launch of an innovative iPad in-room application, which provides visitors with luxury hospitality and personalised services at their fingertips.

The Address Hotels + Resorts places the highest priority on assuring world-class service through properties set in unparalleled locations. It operates five hotels in Dubai in addition to having expanded its reach through hotel projects in Turkey as well as management contracts in Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria. In Dubai, The Address Hotels + Resorts have set benchmarks with record occupancy levels of over 84 per cent, an industry-best.