IFA Hotels & Resorts was named ‘Leading Middle Eastern Overseas Developer’ at the World Travel Awards that took place in Dubai at the end of 2008.
The company, said judges, received the award for successfully expanding its international mixed-use model, as well as the delivery of excellent quality and services representing its ‘Living à la Carte’ philosophy.
“It’s always a pleasure to receive such awards from acclaimed institutes. We have been focusing heavily on increasing our global footprint over the past few years and appreciate the recognition we receive from industry professionals,” said Talal Jassim Al-Bahar, Vice Chairman and CEO of IFA.
Specialists in developing mixed-use resorts, IFA HR is already present in 14 markets across Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, the Indian Ocean Region and North America and enjoys close links with premier hospitality operators such as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Sun International.
The company also has strategic alliances and joint venture partnerships with leading companies such as Kingdom Hotel Investment Group (Saudi Arabia), Nakheel (UAE) and Tongaat Hulett Developments (South Africa), with further projects in Dubai, Lebanon, South Africa, Kenya and Thailand under way.