Emaar Hospitality Group , the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global property developer Emaar, has been recognised within the international award circuit for significant strides made in the industry.

Scooping the top votes for the ‘World’s Leading Hospitality Development Company’ at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2012, Emaar Hospitality Group was hailed for its commitment to excellence over the course of the year. The award follows its recent triumph at the grand finale of the World Travel Awards 2011 held earlier this year, where the group was honoured as the ‘Middle East’s Leading Development Company.’

Simultaneously, The Address Montgomerie Dubai, one of the properties under the group’s premium five-star brand, The Address Hotels + Resorts, was awarded the ‘World’s Leading Golf Hotel,’ at the WTA 2012.

Josef Kufer, Chief Operating Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group , said: “Since its inception, Emaar Hospitality Group has been committed to its credo of providing guests with highest levels of service. These honours are not only a testament to our excellence in the industry, but are reflective of the unmatched dedication and teamwork of our associates, who consistently make guests and visitors their top priority.”

Emaar Hospitality Group owns and manages a diversified portfolio of hospitality assets including hotels, serviced residences, golf retreats, a polo and equestrian club, lifestyle dining outlets and the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Marinas.

Over the course of 2012, Emaar Hospitality Group and its various assets scooped over 40 laurels spanning the various facets of the industry - from global cuisine and recreation, to in house amenities and customer service.