Ascott Wins Middle East’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand At World Travel Awards 2018 For The Third Consecutive Year

CapitaLand's wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), continued to receive worldwide recognition, having won four prestigious accolades at this year's World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony. It was the biggest winner among the serviced residence companies.

Ascott was crowned the top honour of Middle East's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand for the third consecutive year, as well as Saudi Arabia's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand for the second consecutive year. Ascott Park Place Dubai was accorded Dubai's Leading Serviced Apartments for two years in a row, while Ascott Sari Jeddah was recognised as Saudi Arabia's Leading Serviced Apartments.

Mr Vincent Miccolis, Ascott's Regional General Manager for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, said: "We are honoured to be recognised for our reputable and established brands, and quality properties in the region. These four prestigious awards, three of which we have won for a few consecutive years, have also affirmed the hard work of our Ascott team. They go the extra mile to provide the best customer experience for our guests, setting high standards for the industry."

Dubbed the 'Oscars' of the travel and tourism industry, the World Travel Awards recognises the foremost tourism and hospitality brands globally for their product and service excellence. Winners are voted by travellers and travel professionals worldwide.

He added: "Ascott is closing in on our goal of achieving 5,000 units in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey by 2020 as we have already surpassed 3,300 units in over 23 properties across 12 cities. We look forward to growing our presence in the region and the opening of properties in Dubai, Makkah and Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia, as well as Accra, Ghana in Africa this year."