Rocco Forte Hotels` Hotel de Russie in Rome is delighted to have received two prestigious industry awards this month: The “World`s Leading Internet Site” at the 10th Annual World Travel Awards 2003 in New York, and “Best Hotel in Europe” at the Prix Villegiature 2003 in Paris.

The World Travel Awards are considered to be the premier global awards in the travel industry and are voted for by over a million travel agents worldwide. Given today`s increased dependency on the internet, the company is always striving to improve their website and is delighted that it has been recognised for providing the right information in the clearest, most interactive and easy-to-use format.

The prestigious Prix Villegiature awards are voted for by key media representatives of the main French and European Press, together with directors of some of the most famous hotels in the world. These awards are considered to be one of the highest accolades in the global travel market. To be selected as the Best Hotel in Europe is a great tribute to the high standards of service and professionalism delivered by the hotel team, in addition to Rocco Forte Hotels who opened the hotel in spring 2000.

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