Raffles Praslin Recognized As Seychelles’ Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards

(October 2012) – Raffles Praslin recently won the Seychelles Leading Hotel accolade at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2012. The comprehensive World Travel Awards (WTA) programme, hailed as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’ by the global media, highlights and rewards those travel brands that have made the greatest contribution to the industry in quality, innovation and service, over the past year.

Raffles Praslin was awarded at the WTA’s Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2012, which marked the final leg of WTA’s Grand Tour, a global search for the world’s leading travel brands.

Simon Hirst, General Manager of Raffles Praslin, Seychelles commented:
“It is a huge honour for us to receive this recognition, and being chosen by travel professionals and consumers as the Seychelles’ Leading Hotel, acknowledges the outstanding efforts of the team to achieve this level of excellence.

Our architecturally exquisite villas, legendary Raffles Butler service, excellent cuisine and distinctive Raffles Spa experiences, together with the warmth of the Seychellois people and ambience, create the overall exceptional experience for which we have been internationally recognised.

Raffles Praslin was also noted for its stunning geographic setting with many natural wonders nearby, one of them being the legendary Anse Lazio beach, only 5 minutes away from the resort, also recognised at the World Travel Awards as the Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination.”

The World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

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About Raffles Praslin Seychelles

The Raffles Praslin Seychelles is an all-villa resort spread over 30 acres of land on the magical island of Praslin, in the Seychelles archipelago. Praslin is famous for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage Site. The resort features 86 spacious pool villas, a selection of superb restaurants and a dramatic rooftop lounge. It also offers exclusive tailor-made experiences from sunset cruise aperitif to fishing excursion with the Chef and private island barbecue. The resort boasts the first signature Raffles branded spa, themed around the jewel-of-the-sea, the pearl, symbolising the wellness philosophy of transformation. It features 13 spa treatment pavilions, all with outstanding views across the water. The service at Raffles Praslin Seychelles is second to none. Raffles Butlers, adept in various languages, offer welcoming service, thoughtful and graceful assistance around-the-clock, ensuring the delivery of Raffles’ hallmark style of emotional luxury.

Recent Awards & Accolades:
- Seychelles’ Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2012
- Forbes Travel Guide's top 10 beach resorts around the world 2012
- Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2012 - Best New Hotels and Best World Spas
- Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Spa Guide recommended for 2012
- Best Spa Hotel Seychelles at the International Hotel Awards 2011

For More Information, please contact:
Marilyne Morin
Marketing & Communication Manager
Raffles Praslin Seychelles
Email : Marilyne.Morin@raffles.com

Vivian Koh
Senior Manager, PR & Communications
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Email: vivian.koh@raffles.com