Le Meridien Lav Shines at the World Travel Awards
Croatia's leading resort won four prestigious travel industry Oscars
OCTOBER 24, 2009 - On the eve of its third anniversary, Croatia's Le Meridien Lav resort triumphed during the World Travel Awards European regional ceremony, staged in the luxurious Marriott Praia D'El Rey in Portugal on 17th October. During this most important night for Europe's travel and tourism industry, the World Travel Awards celebrated the achievements of some of the region's finest hotels, brands and travel companies.
Le Meridien Lav won the prestigious World Travel Awards in all four categories in which it was nominated : „Europe's leading conference hotel“, „Europe's leading casino resort“, „Croatia's leading hotel“ and Croatia's leading SPA hotel.
Fellow nominees for Europe's Leading Conference Hotel included Conrad Istanbul in Turkey, Divani Apollon Palace & Spa in Greece, Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa Grand Hotel Stockholm, Hotel Gothia Towers Sweden, Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Netherlands, Renaissance Zurich Hotel, Switzerland, Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Germany, Sheraton Hotel & Convention Centre Ankara, Turkey.
“Our organization is delighted to be recognized with this distinguished honour for the second year running and it is wonderful to be acknowledged for our consistent effort to deliver the most spectacular experience, amongst so many outstanding and renowned Conference hotels and Casino resorts in Europe. Industry recognition will serve as a great enticement to keep improving our services hence setting the best practice examples in Croatia“- says Peter Loesch, General Manager of Le Meridien Lav.
Award for Europe's leading conference hotel comes as a result of long term planning strategy, good but fair pricing policies, timely adjustment to new economic trends and implementation of new and innovative services in the corporate segment while the recognition for Europe's leading casino resort serves as a significant leap in the positioning of Croatia as a desirable destination for guests seeking exciting nightlife and gaming experiences.
Each winner, including Le Meridien Lav has automatically been put forward for the spectacular WTA Grand Final which will take place at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel in London on November 8th immediately before World Travel Market.
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