BUSINESS TRAVEL AWARDS 2018 THE WINNERS
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Best Small Hotel Group JURYS INN
Jurys Inn Hotel Group was founded in Ireland and believes that every guest deserves to “stay happy”. The Jurys Inn brand currently operates 36 hotels in convenient locations within easy reach of top attractions, amenities and transport hubs. The hotels are known for their warm, friendly service with the focus on providing a welcoming environment, comfortable guest rooms and a plentiful breakfast.
The judges felt Jurys Inn had made a commendable investment, developed a tailored approach to the business traveller – including its corporate booking tool – and offered plenty of innovation. A clear winner.
Finalists: Macdonald Hotels & Resorts; Principal
Best Midscale Hotel Brand PREMIER INN
Premier Inn is the largest domestic hotel chain with some 750 hotels and more than 68,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland. The company prides itself on offering comfort and consistency at great value, with restaurants at every property serving breakfast and a selection of value meal deals. Premier Inn’s aim is to offer a great place to stay for business travellers.
The judges thought Premier Inn demonstrated a clear strategy to support the business traveller, made good use of social media, had an excellent geographic spread and has consistently improved, making it a worthy victor, once again.
Finalists: Innside by Melia; Jurys Inn; Novotel
Best Upscale Hotel Brand SHANGRI-LA HOTELS AND RESORTS
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Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is one of the world’s premier hotel management companies, operating more than 95 properties in 22 countries and 73 destinations under the Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen and Traders brands. The group has established its hallmark of “hospitality from the heart” over four decades in Asia- Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, North America and the Indian Ocean.
Shangri-La impressed the judges with the top service delivery of a world-class group, its outstanding CSR programme and comprehensive training for staff at all levels.
Finalists: Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Principal
Best Serviced Apartment Provider OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE
Oakwood Worldwide, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments, is the premier provider of furnished and serviced apartments through its well-known brands – Oakwood, Execu Stay and Insurance Housing Solutions. With a presence in all 50 US states and more than 95 countries, the company is a first-class provider of accommodation to business travellers.
The judges liked Oakwood Worldwide’s focus on duty-of-care, its CSR programme, global footprint and good fit for corporates.
Highly commended: The Apartment Service Finalists: Bridgestreet Global Hospitality, Go Native, SACO The Serviced Apartment Company, Silverdoor Apartments
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