Emirates Palace, a premier meeting and conference destination in Abu Dhabi, has been declared the World’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort for the third consective year at the 22nd Annual World Travel Awards grand finale ceremony in Morocco.

On the win, Holger Schroth, the general manager, said: "It is another great achievement for the whole team at Emirates Palace, and we are very humbled to see that our efforts to provide the highest standards of hospitality in the iconic, landmark property of Abu Dhabi are being recognized within our industry."

Built as an iconic landmark showcasing Arabian culture at its finest, the hotel managed by leading luxury hotel group Kempinski, has won several prestigious industry awards since it first opened its doors in 2005.

This year alone, Emirates Palace received five World Travel Awards including Middle East’s Leading Hotel Suite 2015 and UAE’s Leading Resort 2015, as well as four World Spa Awards that included Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa 2015, amongst other industry awards, stated Schroth.
 
"The property has created an enviable niche in luxury hospitality. Welcoming world leaders, business travellers and holiday-makers from around the world, Emirates Palace offers a memorable and unique experience unparalleled in Abu Dhabi through contemporary facilities and personalized service," he added.

Situated on 1.3 km of private beach, Emirates Palace comprises 394 rooms and suites carefully designed and furnished to offer guests superior comfort and luxury. With spectacular views of the manicured lawns or the glistening blue waves of the Arabian Sea, every room promises a palatial experience, said the hospitality group.

A variety of fourteen award winning restaurants, cafés, lounges and bars highlight cuisines from around the world. The resort’s leisure facilities include two outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, the Emirates Palace Spa, tennis courts, a marina and state of the art fitness centres, it stated.

With a total meeting and conference space exceeding 23,000 sq ft, Emirates Palace plays host to a spectacular cultural calendar including the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and the best in world sports action the annual Coutts Polo at the Palace.-TradeArabia News Service