The award rewards and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the travel and tourism industry

Makkah, KSA, 14 October, 2018:   Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, the luxury hotel serving the pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram Piazza, is the proud recipient of the coveted “Best 5-Star Hotel 2018” award presented at the Middle East Gala Ceremony of the Arabian Travel Awards 2018 held recently in Dubai.

Arabian Travel Awards is a platform for the Middle East to recognize those behind the success of the Travel & Hospitality industry to make them believe they are achievers. It serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the Middle East hospitality industry.

Kevork Deldelian, Chief Operating Officer at Millennium Hotels and Resorts - Middle East & Africa has accepted the award on behalf of Makkah Millennium Hotel & Towers during the ceremony attended by hundreds of hoteliers and travel trade professionals.

He said: “We are proud to receive the prestigious Best 5-Star Hotel Award for Makkah Millennium Hotel & Towers. This accolade demonstrates the hotel and towers’ strength in the market and its position as the regional and global leading hotel brand for pilgrims and visitors from around the world. The testament goes to the dedication of Hotel’s General Manager and the team who work hard to constantly exceed our guests’ expectations.”

Saad Khayat, General Manager, Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers commented on the award: “We are honored we have scooped Best 5-Star Hotel 2018 award, which reflects the great experience guests experience in our facilities. We thank our guests from across the Islamic world for making us their hospitality partner of choice and trusting us with their travel needs. The award serves as a strong motivation for us to continue delivering best hospitality practices on our promise and to conform to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to turn the country into a tourism hotspot.”

The 614-room and suites Makkah Millennium Hotel is an example of genuine Arabian hospitality and innovation. It offers many unique features including spacious rooms and suites, multi-cuisine options and a business center.

Makkah Millennium Towers consist of six towers with 823 rooms and suites characterized by oriental design and authentic Arabic character. The property also offers many unique features in terms of spacious rooms and suites overlooking the city skyline with marvelous views of the Holy Haram.