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RTÉ News
15-07-2025
- RTÉ News
Three Irish hotels ranked among the best in Europe
The Westbury Hotel, The Merrion Hotel, and Sheen Falls Lodge have all been listed in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. In the European category, the three hotels were ranked as some of the best of the best by the publication's readers. Every year, readers are surveyed on their travel experiences, ranging from hotels and spas, to cities and cruises from around the globe. Nearly 186,000 people completed the 2025 survey, and a total of 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties. Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on their rooms, facilities, location, service, food, and value. Readers favoured sophisticated city breaks, with The Westbury in Dublin at number 12 and The Merrion making the cut at 14, tying with Le Royal Monceau in Paris, France. Europe City Hotel Winners 2025: Raffles Istanbul, Turkey. Reader Score: 99.91 Fauchon L'Hôtel Paris, France. Reader Score: 99.53 Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey. Reader Score: 99.04 Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel: Paris, France. Reader Score: 98.44 The St. Regis Istanbul, Turkey. Reader Score: 98.25 Le Bristol Paris, France. Reader Score: 97.87 Grand Hotel du Palais Royal, Paris, France. Reader Score: 97.30 Hotel Calimala: Florence, Italy. Reader Score: 97.25 Shangri-La The Shard, London, England. Reader Score: 97.07 Hotel Splendide Royal Roma: Rome, Italy. Reader Score: 96.89 Baur au Lac: Zürich, Switzerland. Reader Score: 96.69 The Westbury: Dublin, Ireland. Reader Score: 96.32 Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel: Rome, Italy. Reader Score: 96.27 Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, France. Reader Score: 96.23 (tie) The Merrion: Dublin, Ireland. Reader Score: 96.23 (tie) As for hotels and opulent waterfront resorts, Kerry's Sheen Falls Lodge made the top 15 with an impressive reader's score of 95.73. Europe Resort Winners 2025:
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts celebrated among world's best in Travel + Leisure, USA World's Best Awards 2025
Hospitality chain Oberoi Hotels & Resorts said on Tuesday that it has once again demonstrated its 'global leadership' in the luxury hospitality space with multiple accolades in the Travel + Leisure, USA World's Best Awards 2025- one of the most coveted and respected awards in the global travel industry. The chain said it ranked number two among the Best Hotel Brands in the World, reaffirming its position as a 'standard-bearer' for 'excellence' and 'authenticity' in service. The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers have been voted number one River Cruisers in the World. "This achievement is particularly noteworthy as The Oberoi Group prepares to launch The Oberoi Dahabeyas, an intimate and ultra-luxurious new cruising experience on the Nile later this year," the chain said in a statement. Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, honour the finest travel experiences rated by their readers. These awards represent global recognition across categories including hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, cruises, and more. Readers' ratings are derived from their evaluation of rooms and facilities, location, service, food, and value. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has dominated the top rankings once again in the India category, with four Oberoi Resorts sweeping the top four positions. The resorts included The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra ranked as the number one resort; The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur ranked number two; and The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore and The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur ranked at the number three and number four positions respectively. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra In addition, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts and The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra continue to hold their coveted positions in the Travel + Leisure Hall of Fame — a distinction that the company said honours 'sustained excellence' and a legacy of 'consistently' being ranked among the very best in the world. 'It is a matter of immense pride that Oberoi Hotels & Resorts continues to be recognised globally for the exceptional service and personalised care that define our brand," said Arjun Oberoi, executive chairman, The Oberoi Group. "As we thoughtfully grow our portfolio with new destinations and unique guest experiences, this recognition reinforces the enduring strength of the Oberoi brand. These awards are a tribute to the unwavering dedication of our people, who bring the Oberoi experience to life each day," he added. Vikram Oberoi, CEO of The Oberoi Group said as the chain continues to grow and expand into new destinations, it remains true to the core value of its founder - to always place guests at the heart of everything it does. "To be ranked #2 in the world and have four of our resorts lead the India rankings is a testament to the passion, and commitment of our people who care for our guests with service that is warm, personalised and intuitive," he said. "We are delighted with the recognition we have received for The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers. We look forward to welcoming guests on board the two Oberoi Dahabeyas soon. We are deeply grateful to the readers of Travel + Leisure and our guests around the world for their continued trust and support," he added. The 2025 rankings come at a time of growth for The Oberoi Group. This year, the brand is expanding its presence with the launch of The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in Khajuraho and two Oberoi Nile Dahabeyas. Earlier this year, The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort opened in Bandhavgarh, bringing international focus to Madhya Pradesh as a luxury destination. In parallel, The Oberoi Group introduced Elements by Oberoi which it claims further strengthens the Group's long-term commitment to the environment and to the organisation's social responsibilities. The Oberoi Group is primed for further growth as its eponymous brand sits at the 'centre' of premium travel—the fastest-growing segment in India's hospitality industry, Arjun Oberoi, executive chairman of the luxury hotel chain, told ET in an interview last month. He said the group will enter new destinations such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt while continuing its sharp focus on the growing domestic market. Over the last few years, the operator of the Oberoi and Trident hotel brands has seen a 'strong' uptick in financial performance, said group CEO Vikram Oberoi in the joint interview. This was fuelled by the clear mandate of growing the hotel portfolio with 'carefully-curated, brand-aligned' properties, driving a high premium strategy, outperforming rivals during periods of high demand, and offering 'exceptional' service to guests, he said. It was the first media interaction of the two Oberoi scions since the passing of patriarch PRS Oberoi in November 2023 and the formal handover to the third generation.
Gulf Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Nader named most influential Arab sports figure at ceremony in Cairo
In a grand celebration of Arab sporting excellence, Nader Abu Shawish, Director of Fujairah Martial Arts Club (FMAC), was honored with the award for Most Influential Arab Personality in the Arab World during the fifth edition of the 'Best Awards', hosted by Tatweeg News in Cairo, Egypt. The glittering ceremony, held under the lights of the Egyptian capital, welcomed high-profile guests from across the Arab world and beyond, including Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt's Minister of Youth and Sports, who presented the award. Representing Abu Shawish, Ihab Abdelkader accepted the honor on his behalf. The event, themed 'Those Who Excel, Are Honored,' brought together a distinguished audience of sports leaders, ambassadors, federation presidents, and media figures. It celebrated not only athletic achievement but also the individuals whose dedication has elevated Arab sports on the international stage. 'This award is a testament to the enduring impact Abu Shawish has had on martial arts and sports development across the region,' said Dr. Sobhy in his opening remarks. 'Honoring such figures serves as both recognition and inspiration.' Alongside Dr. Sobhy, dignitaries in attendance included MP Mahmoud Hussein, Chairman of Egypt's Youth and Sports Committee; Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport; and Dr. Ahmed Daher, Deputy Minister of Education. Also present were top officials from the Bahraini Olympic Committee, and diplomatic representatives from Algeria, Jordan, and the US. This year's Best Awards saw fierce competition in several categories, including Best Young Athlete (male and female), Best Team Athlete, and Best Sports Federation, with numerous notable Egyptian and Arab figures recognized for their contributions to sports and media. Organized by Tatweeg News, the fifth edition of the awards reaffirmed its status as one of the Arab world's premier platforms for celebrating athletic distinction and leadership.
Times of Oman
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
OFA setes outstanding players at Omantel League 2024-2025 season's finale
Muscat: Oman Football Association (OFA) on Thursday marked the conclusion of Omantel League 2024-2025 sports season's finale. The ceremony, held under the auspices of OFA Chairman Salim Said Al Wahaibi, took place in the Wilayat of A'Seeb The ceremony included a visual presentation about Omantel League's most prominent events, the season's statistics, the announcement of winners of the 'Best' awards during the 2024-2025 Omantel League season, as well as the candidates for the "Star of the Season Award".
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tanya Khanijow
Tanya Khanijow, a 31-year-old filmmaker and creator from Delhi, is known for her engaging storytelling and cinematic travel vlogs. After doing in Electrical Engineering from Delhi Technological University, she worked as a business analyst before turning to full-time travel vlogging. Her content — featuring solo adventures, travel tips, and itineraries — has built a strong following. Tanya has collaborated with major brands like YouTube and Air India, and was featured in Forbes India's Digital Stars list. She won the "Travel-Goals Creator of the Year" award at Creators United in January 2023. In December 2024, she was honoured as the "Champion of Content Creation" at India's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure India.
