Released on: February 13, 2008, 12:58 am

Press Release Author: Abigail Louise Latorre-Cruz

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: The Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston, Jamaica, receives
several hotelier industry awards.

Press Release Body:

New Kingston, Jamaica - The Altamont Court Hotel was recently recognized by two
international award-giving bodies in the hotelier industry. It won the "New
Millennium Award" in the 32nd International Award for Tourist, Hotel, and Catering
Industry as awarded by the Trade Leaders Club in Madrin, Spain. It is likewise
included in the current list of nominees for the World Luxury Awards.

The 32nd International Award for Tourist, Hotel, and Catering Industry, which is an
award granted by an association of over 7,000 members found across 120 countries.
Its scope of coverage encompasses all aspects of the production and services
sectors.

Meanwhile, the World Luxury Hotel Awards accounts for all categories in the luxury
hotel industry, including lodges and resorts. It takes into account a number of
different factors, such as facilities & service excellence, exceptional food,
attention to detail, beautiful scenic environment, effective management, all of
which are part and parcel of being a legendary hotel. As such, nominees, finalists,
and award winners set the benchmark for other luxury hotels in achieving recognition
for their world class facilities and service excellence.

The Altamont Court Hotel was originally purchased as a set of 12 apartments in 1982
by principal owner and 2006 Jamaica Observer Business Leader nominee Terence
Jarrett. It has since expanded significantly, and now boasts of 58 superbly
appointed rooms that cater mostly to the business travelers. It is the only Jamaican
hotel to have received recognition in both awards thus far.

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About the Altamont Court Hotel
The Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston, Jamaica, is primarily a business
traveler's hotel, with its close proximity to the business and government offices of
the city. Similarly, the hotel is conveniently located to many cultural and leisure
centers, allowing guests to be at the city's social, entertainment, and economic
hub. The Altamont Court also has a sister hotel located in the heart of Montego Bay,
called the Altamont West Hotel.

Contact Details
Altamont Court Hotel
1-5 Altamont Terrace New Kingston
Jamaica, W.I.
Phone No.: (876) 929 5931 / 929 4497 8
Fax No.: (876) 929 2118
Website: http://www.altamontcourt.com
Email: altamontsales@cwjamaica.com


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