Makkah Hilton & Towers, scooped the Hilton International “Best Close of Deal” award at the 2008 International Sales Conference for the Hilton Family that took place at Conrad Hotel, Cairo.

Hilton vice-president for sales James Farrow awarded Makkah Hilton & Towers director of sales Mohammed Youssef the prestigious prize as a result of ‘Contracts and Sales’ deals signed and sealed for the upcoming “Umrah and Hajj seasons” 1429H (2008).

“We are delighted with the tremendous recognition that comes with the receipt of this important award,” said Yousef.  “Following the extensive refurnishing completed in August, 2007 at a cost of SR120 million ($30 million), our property has witnessed unprecedented demand which in turn has spurred room revenues to beyond expectations.”

The Holy City's landmark hotel served over 690,000 guests from around the world in 2006. Delivering the benchmark of hospitality, the hotel in 2007 saw an increase in room revenues of around 16 per cent as well as a 20 per cent increase in the number of guests from the previous year.  This year’s guest figures are expected to grow by over 25 per cent. – TradeArabia News Service