IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) top employees and hoteliers were celebrated this week for their dedication to helping create great hotels guests love.

112 winners across 22 award categories were singled out from IHG’s 675 hotels across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, encompassing the group’s InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Express by Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites properties.

The Sales Team headed by Mr Sayed Tayoun, at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi won the 2008 Best Sales Contribution to Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts.

One of six sales awards, these are awarded to the individual or team that has demonstrated outstanding ability in delivering exceptional sales performance to one of IHG’s brands.

The Revenue Team managed by Mr Winston Gong, at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi also won the 2008 Best Revenue Management Contribution to Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts.

One of six revenue management awards, these are awarded to the individual or team that has demonstrated outstanding ability in delivering exceptional revenue management performance to one of IHG’s brands.

James Young, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi states “It is a tremendous honour to have had the team’s ongoing hard work and tireless dedication rewarded with the prestigious accolade of not only 2008 Best Sales Contribution but also Best Revenue Management Contribution. I am sure that both of these titles will inspire each of us, as IHG ambassadors, to strive to achieve even greater results over the coming year.”

Kirk Kinsell, IHG’s President EMEA said, "The EMEA Awards at IHG are a great opportunity to reward our top achievers in the region, and to get all countries together to celebrate the outstanding commitment made by each of our hotels.”

“With guest satisfaction and loyalty at the heart of IHG’s core values, we are once again delighted to be able to recognise the teams and individual performances that go that extra mile to create ’Great Hotels Guests Love’”.

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