Hilton Sharjah took home the accolade of the evening at the prestigious Hotelier Middle East Awards 2013, after being awarded theregion’s ‘Hotel Team of the Year’ award at the ceremony which took place recently in Dubai.

The award is anoutstanding achievement for the eleven-strong management team, whose accomplishments since the hotel’s conversion to a Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand in February 2013, has already caught the attention of industry leaders.

Through providing high quality service and top class facilities, Hilton Sharjah hasquickly scaled the TripAdvisor rankings to assume number one position in the Emirate andcontinues toachieve excellent results in the Hilton Qualityprograms– both notable successes within such a short period of time.

Richard Gosling, generalmanager, Hilton Sharjah said: “Being nominated ‘Hotel Team of Year’, amongst other notable international hotel brands across the Middle East, is truly an honor. Recognition by our industry peers is something we are very proud of and I count this acknowledgment as a real testament to the dedicated and determined nature of the Hilton Sharjah team, in providing outstanding hospitality in the Emirate of Sharjah.”

In addition to providing unrivalled service, Hilton Sharjah team members are involved in a number of charitable initiatives and sustainability projects.Taking part in blood donation drives and ‘Discover Sharjah’ training programs, the hotel’s team members fulfill Hilton’s values in ongoing community outreach and support.

In a bid to support the Sharjah business community, the hotel’s promotional activities are geared towards promoting Sharjah, the ‘Arab Capital of Culture’ – to attract people to the destination, as well as the hotel. Since the hotel’s conversion, the management team has worked alongside Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority and Sharjah Investment and Development Authority,to showcase some ofthe region’s most popular tourist attractions.

Located in the heart of the Emirate, Hilton Sharjah is within easy reach of top tourist spots – including Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Qasba Entertainment Zone and Sharjah Art Museum – while the hotel’s 259 elegant guest rooms and suites offer stunning lagoon or city views.

Several times a day, Hilton Sharjah provides a number of complimentary shuttle services to a local private beach and one of Dubai’s major shopping destinations. Hilton Sharjah also provides easy access to corporate districts and its proximity to Sharjah Expo Centre makes it an ideal location for hosting business meetings or special occasions in the hotel’s various event spaces.