Rotana's flagship, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, and luxurious The Cove Rotana Resort - Ras Al Khaimah mark another achievement

Abu Dhabi, July 20, 2013 – The prestigious Signum Virtutis (Seal of Excellence) from the 2013 Seven Star Global Luxury Awards has been awarded to the Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi and The Cove Rotana Resort - Ras Al Khaimah. The award recognises the crème de la crème of hospitality and lifestyle companies around the world.

Receiving such an honour marks another success in the already illustrious history of both of the resorts. The ceremony which was hosted in Marbella, Spain, on the 28th of June 2013 was officiated by a panel of industry experts including Princess Costanza della Torre e Tasso, Baroness Nerina Keeley and Mohammed Al Amiri, CEO & Founder of Seven Star Global Luxury Award & Magazine.

Andreas Mueller, General Manager of The Cove Rotana Resort - Ras Al Khaimah, commented, “We are delighted to receive this award and to be recognized for our outstanding achievements within the hospitality industry in the region. The Cove Rotana Resort has become one of the main attractions for visitors to Ras Al Khaimah, and we are glad to add this award to our portfolio.”

“Since only hotels that display the height of luxury enter the scope of the Seven Star Global Luxury Awards, it gives us great honour to be recognised amongst the best, particularly as we celebrate our 20th anniversary this year”, adds Beach Rotana's General Manager, Mr. Jörg A. Hauri.

Receiving an award such as this cements the Rotana group's pledge to its guests - Treasured Time, Our Promise to You.

About Rotana

Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 85 properties throughout the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels ‘Treasured Time'. This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you.

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