{"id":2062,"date":"2009-12-09T02:20:00","date_gmt":"2009-12-09T02:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/?p=2062"},"modified":"2009-12-09T02:20:00","modified_gmt":"2009-12-09T02:20:00","slug":"emirates-wolgan-valley-resort-spa-boosts-australian-luxury-travel-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2009\/12\/emirates-wolgan-valley-resort-spa-boosts-australian-luxury-travel-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa boosts Australian luxury travel market"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Emirates Hotels & Resorts’ new property joins exclusive\u00a0Leading Hotels of the World listing<\/b><\/p>\n

Two months after its soft opening, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, in the iconic Greater Blue Mountains, has been recognised as one of the world’s best luxury resorts.<\/p>\n

The Emirates Hotels & Resorts property has been included as a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World portfolio. Only five Australian properties hold this membership status to date, with Wolgan Valley the second only in New South Wales.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the world’s foremost authority on hotel assessment and grading, the Leading Hotels of the World serves as the benchmark for the luxury hospitality industry, and only accepts its members following a rigorous and anonymous inspection process to arrive at the elite worldwide list. Just 450 of the finest hotels, resorts and spas around the world are included.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With sister property Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai already a member, Emirates Hotels & Resorts now has both its properties included in the prestigious luxury hospitality portfolio.<\/p>\n

Tony Williams, Senior Vice President, Resorts & Projects, Emirates Hotels & Resorts, said: “This is great news for Emirates Hotels & Resorts, and for the Australian travel industry. We believe that the opening of our Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is significantly boosting the luxury travel sector in Australia, and we are delighted that Leading Hotels of the World has recognised our contribution.”<\/p>\n

Even at this very early stage the resort scored high points across all areas of the inspection report, from room facilities and guest services, to housekeeping and food & beverage.<\/p>\n

“As the sector grows, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa will continue to partner with other Australian resorts of similar calibre in order to add further value to the international traveller experience,” Mr Williams added.<\/p>\n

“The hotels within The Leading Hotels of the World collection cater to the discriminating traveller, where first-class service is the norm rather than the exception,” said Philip Ho, Vice President, Asia Pacific of The Leading Hotels of the World. “For Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa to be accepted as a new member demonstrates the resort’s true commitment to quality, consistency and personalised service.”<\/p>\n

Heralding a new era of luxury travel in Australia, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa has taken up a leadership role in hospitality as well as conservation. The resort protects its surrounding habitats and indigenous wildlife species, while delivering the first-class standards, quality services and unique experiences expected from luxury resorts.<\/p>\n

Pic: A 25m outdoor infinity swimming pool and adjoining Jacuzzi are also available to guests, with poolside service and lounge areas offering commanding views of the spectacular Wolgan Valley escarpments.<\/i><\/p>\n

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