The Citymax Hotels team celebrates at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony

Citymax Hotels, the hospitality division of the Landmark Group, has recognised with a World Travel Award for Middle East’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand for the third time running.

Russel Sharpe, chief operating officer, Citymax Hotels stated: “We are delighted that Citymax Hotels have once again been recognised within the Middle East.

“I am proud of the dedication and commitment from all our staff and it is a fantastic achievement to know our guests enjoy our services year on year!

“We look forward to introducing three new hotels in 2017, giving guests more reason to stay with Citymax.”

The World Travel Awards are remitted by professionals and customers of the aviation sector and hotel industry worldwide.

The World Travel Agents was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in all key sectors of the tourism industry, travel and hospitality.

Today, the World Travel Awards brand is recognised worldwide as the ultimate mark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

Take a look below as Breaking Travel News catches up with Citymax chief operating officer Russel Sharpe: