~Voted as the Best Hotel in Middle East & India by 25 million globetrotting members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme~
India, 27th November 2023: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce that The Leela Palace Udaipur has been voted the Best Hotel in Middle East & India at the 17th edition of Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) 2023. These awards were unveiled at a recently held star-studded ceremony in Dubai.
Recognizing the best of the best in global travel, the ULTRAs are voted for by the 25 million globetrotting members of DISCOVERY, the guest loyalty programme of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts offered in partnership with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA).
Perched on the banks of the serene Lake Pichola, The Leela Palace Udaipur exemplifies Rajasthani architecture and evokes the grandeur of Udaipur’s rich and royal heritage. Its unparalleled opulence is an ode to the Land of the Mewars using traditional artisanal crafts and exquisite embellishments that are inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. This accolade is a testament to the hotel’s consistency in delivering the true Indian luxury experience that The Leela brand stands for.
Mr. Nishant Agarwal, Vice President and General Manager, The Leela Palace Udaipur, expressed his joy and said, “We are humbled to be recognized as the Best Hotel in Middle East & India at such a prestigious platform. The award is a testimony to the great work of our associates who are committed to creating authentic luxury experiences while placing the guest at the centre of everything. We are also very grateful to our guests for appreciating our nuanced approach to luxury and for their continued trust and support.”
“With the ULTRAs awards based on the opinions and preferences of our 25 million GHA DISCOVERY members, who travel on average 4-5 times a year, they are a true barometer of luxury traveller sentiment. I would like to congratulate all the ULTRAs winners for setting new benchmarks in luxury travel and meeting ever-evolving traveller demands, as we end a year of luxury travel that for most has exceeded expectations, and in many cases, set new records.” said GHA CEO Chris Hartley.
A must-attend yearly event for the luxury travel and tourism elite, the ULTRAs is organized by Nick Perry, Chairman of multi-media brand Ultratravel, with whom Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of award-winning loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY has a long-standing joint venture – Ultratravel Collection.
Staged at Dubai’s glamorous beachfront lifestyle destination, Nikki Beach Club, the ULTRAs acknowledged travel leaders across 18 categories, representing the awards programme’s largest edition yet, with each winner voted for by GHA DISCOVERY’s global membership. The awards were presented by well-known UK TV presenters Kate Garraway and Gethin Jones, with a raft of celebrity sport stars in attendance including international rugby union greats Simon Shaw MBE and Dylan Hartley of England, and former South Africa world cup winners Bryan Habana and Schalk Brits. For the full list of the ULTRAs 2023 winners and runners up, please check this LINK.
The Leela has always placed high importance on the ever-evolving needs and expectations of the luxury traveller and has focused on curating meaningful and relevant experiences while staying true to its philosophy of “Atithi Devo Bhava”—Guest is God. The Leela experience is infused with a distinct aesthetic that celebrates India’s rich art, cuisine and culture that is engrained in its offering of India’s heritage to the world.
