Press release from Business Wire India
Source: TripAdvisor Media Network
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 02:48 PM IST (09:18 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Lifestyle, Travel & tourism; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Hospitality, Information technology
Release no: 19126
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2009 Travellers' Choice Awards Reveal the Best Hotels Worldwide
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Tuesday, February 03, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- Jas Vilas Hotel, Jaipur, Featured on the World's Top 100 Bargain List
-- Top Bargain Properties in India Average 2,948 INR per Night
-- The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, Shines Bright in the World's Top 100 Luxury Hotels List
TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel community, today announced the winners of its 2009 Travellers' Choice® awards, in its seventh year, honoring the world's best hotels as selected by millions of travellers worldwide. Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travellers' Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on TripAdvisor and content from across the web.
This year, TripAdvisor is focusing more than ever on value with nearly five times more bargain hotels than last year, and has identified top 100 bargain hotels in the world. Four hundred and forty-three total hotels, up from 325 in 2008, have been honored this year. The hotels have received awards in the following categories: Best Bargains, Best Luxury, Best Hidden Gems, Best for Families, Best for Romance, Best Inns & B&Bs, Best All-Inclusive Hotels, Best Service and Best Brands. Ritz-Carlton has been recognized as the Best Brand.
Among the Indian hotels wearing the crown, and located in the picturesque "pink city," Jas Vilas, Jaipur is among the Top 100 Bargain Hotels in the world and is affordable for all travellers at 3,200 rupees a night for double occupancy. TripAdvisor traveller reviews refer to the hotel as "an oasis in the hustle and bustle of Jaipur."
Topping the Top Luxury in India and included in the Top 100 Luxury Hotels in the world, is the Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, a grand heritage hotel with stunning Victorian architecture with TripAdvisor traveller reviews referring to the " gem of a style" and "attentive and courteous staff."
The Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, a beautiful palace and former residence of Indian royalty, also features among the Top 100 Luxury Hotels in the world with a TripAdvisor traveller praising it as "a magical place."
Sharat Dhall, Managing Director, TripAdvisor India said, "When it comes to finding a bargain, the 2009 Travellers' Choice awards include outstanding properties in India and across the world where travellers can get great value. Millions of real travellers worldwide have helped identify these these superb hotels offering excellent lodging, service and value."
"Millions of travellers from around the world go on TripAdvisor to share their unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels and reveal the good, bad and ugly. It is quite an achievement for Jas Vilas to rank among the Top 100 Bargain hotels in the world and we're proud to offer travellers a great night's stay at an affordable price. Jasvilas is our home where we enjoy meeting people from all over the world and forging new friendships. And as a small hotel we have the opportunity of treating every guest as our personal guest." Said Rajyashree Rathore, the Proprietor of Jasvilas, Jaipur.
Select 2009 Winners:
-- Best Bargain (World) - Hotel Vecchio Asilo, San Gimignano, Italy
-- Best for Families (World) - Hotel Princesa Playa, Ciudadela, Spain
-- Best Hidden Gem (World) - Anastasis Apartments, Imerovigli, Greece
-- Best Inns & B&Bs (World) - Brewery Gulch Inn, Mendocino, California, US
-- Best for Romance (World) - Etu Moana, Aitutaki, Cook Islands
-- Best Service (World) - Anastasis Apartments, Imerovigli, Greece
-- Best Luxury (World) - Aria Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
-- Best Bargain (India) - Sunder Palace Guest House, Jaipur, India
-- Best Luxury (India) - The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
-- Best Brand - Ritz-Carlton
Awards Selection:
The TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award winners for 2009 were determined by a combination of TripAdvisor's Popularity Index and traveller ratings of specific property attributes. TripAdvisor's Popularity Index is a proprietary algorithm that determines traveller satisfaction based on a variety of sources, including TripAdvisor hotel reviews and travel articles and opinions from across the web. TripAdvisor also gathers ratings, allowing travellers to grade hotels based on a variety of attributes, including cleanliness, value and suitability for specific types of travellers.
About TripAdvisor Media Network
TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts more than 32 million monthly visitors* across 13 popular travel brands: TripAdvisor®, www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.frequentflier.com, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independentTraveller.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com and www.virtualtourist.com. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 25 million monthly visitors*, nine million registered members and 20 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real Travellers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover 300,000+ hotels and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it), Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es), India (http://www.tripadvisor.in) and Japan (http://www.tripadvisor.jp). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE).
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