The Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is no stranger to awards and accolades. The company recently added another proud feather to its cap when the Taj InnerCircle was announced the ‘Hotel Program of the year’ – Asia, Middle East and Oceania at the very first annual Frequent Traveler Awards in Houston on November 4th 2010. The Frequent Traveler awards are an offshoot of the prestigious ‘Freddies’ awards that recognized the best in frequent flier programmes.
Mr. Ajoy Misra, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing said: “We are delighted to accept this award. It is an honour and one which we are proud to have earned. The endless efforts of our team and their dedicated commitment to our guests have paid off, making Taj InnerCircle the best Hotel Program of the year in all of Middle East, Asia and Oceania. The ‘customer’ is said to be the ‘King’ and at Taj, the guest is undoubtedly treated like a king. We have many loyal and discerning guests who have chosen to stay with us everywhere and every time. We thank them sincerely for making us who we are.”
The Taj InnerCircle is the frequent guest programme of the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. Besides a host of benefits, as a member you will earn points when you stay or stop by for a meal at one of the restaurants, at participating Taj Hotels in India and abroad. You will earn points on your eligible spends on room, food and beverage, laundry, telephone and business centre. The points are redeemable for holidays and memorable meals at the Taj and for gifts from a hand-picked selection of merchandise.
The Frequent Traveler Awards represent excellence in frequent travel programs worldwide, rating the best frequent flyer and frequent guest programs. Frequent flyer and frequent guest programs from around the world are pitted against each other in five categories. Voters then select programs in one of three global regions: Americas, Europe/Africa, and the Middle East/Asia and Oceania. In this first ever FTA awards, nearly one million votes were tabulated and quality controls were in place to try to keep individuals from submitting multiple votes.
About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 114 hotels in over 50 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.