Two Omni Properties Named to Conde Nast Traveler's Prestigious Gold List

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the recent inclusion of two properties in Conde Nast Traveler's 17th Annual Gold List of World's Best Places to Stay.  The magazine listed the Omni Puerto Aventuras Hotel Beach Resort in the heart of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico and the Mokara Hotel & Spa (formerly the Watermark Hotel & Spa) in San Antonio, in its annual list of the best resorts, hotels and cruise lines for 2010.  The Omni Puerto Aventuras Hotel Beach Resort and the Mokara Hotel & Spa scored 87.8 and 91.8 respectively out of 100.  The two luxury properties were among more than 400 hotels and resorts featured from around the world.

"We strive to provide a memorable guest experience at every interaction," said Mike Deitemeyer, president of Omni Hotels & Resorts.  "We thank the Conde Nast Traveler readers for this honor and look forward to a continued tradition of excellence."

More than 25,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers determined the list by voting on the best hotels, resorts and cruise lines in the magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards.  According to the publication, the Gold List of hotels is based on service, food, room, design, activities and location.  Entries are intended to reveal the character of the property; to qualify for inclusion in these rankings, a property had to receive a required minimum number of responses.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts

Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences that take guests on "A Total Departure" to 47 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America.  From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options.  Known for its award-winning, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company's "Power of One" associate empowerment program.  The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations such as J.D. Power and Associates, which ranked Omni as "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains" in its 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study(SM). To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

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