1 May 2012

TRADERS HOTEL, DUBAI AWARDS TOP MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL WHOLESALERS AND TOUR OPERATORS Traders Hotel, Dubai held its “Star of Excellence Award Night” at the hotel’s new chill-out venue, 88 Ultra Lounge. The award recognises and rewards high potential regional wholesalers and tour operators in the GCC for their outstanding and continuous support in promoting Dubai as a destination as well as Traders Hotel, Dubai. “The Star of Excellence Award Night is a valuable opportunity for us to express our gratitude and appreciation towards our top producers and preferred business partners across the region. It signifies the solid partnership that has been created over the year, due to exceptional service and genuine care for our guests,” said Mohamed Taher, the hote’s director of sales and marketing. The cocktail reception took place in the 88 Ultra Lounge, and General Manager Mr. Stephan Kapek and Mr. Taher presented Star of Excellence plaques to the top 10 business partners. Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 72 hotels under the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands, with a room inventory of over 30,000. Traders hotels cater to today’s savvy and passionate traveller with brilliant simplicity and warm sincerity. They provide a friendly yet professional environment designed to complement guests at work, rest or play. Based in major business centres in Asia and the Middle East, Traders Hotels are the practical choice for business and leisure travellers. Traders Hotels are located in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Changzhou, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Male, Manila, Penang, Shenyang, Singapore and Yangon, with scheduled openings in Chennai, Doha and Iskandar. The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in Canada, mainland China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey and United Kingdom. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.tradershotels.com. # # # PRESS CONTACT: Sue Hwey, Tan Communications Manager Traders Hotel, Dubai Tel: (9714) 214 7305 Fax: (971 4) 214 7320 E-mail: suehwey.tan@tradershotels.com Website: www.tradershotels.com For digitised pictures of the group’s hotels, please go to http://www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary.