Dubai Office of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Marks First Anniversary
DUBAI, UAE, April 12, 2006. The Dubai office of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. - one of the newest in the organization - has just marked its first anniversary.
Founded in 1928, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality firm representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas in 80 countries across the globe. Its portfolio has included hotels in the Gulf region since 1982, and there are currently seven members in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Commenting on the operation of the office, Paul M. McManus, company president and chief executive officer, noted, "The opening of the Dubai Office was an integral part of our strategic plan for global development into expanding and emerging markets. Throughout our history, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has been dedicated to excellence and service in the luxury hospitality industry, and providing local support to our customers has been vital to our success."
He continued, "More than USD 4 million in hotel revenue was generated from the region during the first year, highlighting the strength of the area for both inbound and outbound travel."
Welf Ebeling, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., added, "We have been truly gratified at the warm and enthusiastic response we have gotten from our clients in the region. The volume of letters expressing their support and encouragement has been truly amazing."
Offering full concierge-style service, the office provides a single source for travelers and travel consultants in the region - with professional staff fluent in both Arabic and English. Open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, it serves five countries in the Gulf region with toll-free voice reservations service at the following numbers:
Bahrain: 8000 4086
Kuwait: 632 9932
Qatar: 0800 971 008
Saudi Arabia: 800 897 1488
UAE: 800 532 3464
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com - the online source for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in 24 major markets across the globe.
Since 1928, the company's reputation for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality it demands of its members, each of which must pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering 1,500 separate criteria.
High resolution images of member hotels are available for downloading at www.lhw.com. For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.
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