Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has been named the Best Employer in Iraq and Lebanon at the prestigious Aon Best Employers – Middle East awards 2017.

Now in its 17^th year, the Aon awards identify the top performing companies based on high employee engagement, effective leadership, compelling employer brand and strong performance culture.

As one of the largest hospitality employers in the region that supports thousands of direct and indirect jobs, the recognition by the global leader in talent, Aon Hewitt, is a milestone achievement for Rotana, and an endorsement of the efforts it has undertaken to foster a collaborative work environment while ensuring the highest level of employee loyalty and satisfaction.

The award coincides with the brand’s completion of 25 successful years in the business, becoming the leading hotel management company in the region, with 55 operating properties in 21 cities across 13 countries in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

Recognized for its commitment to raising the standards within the hotel industry by constantly evolving its service offering, Rotana has received more than 350 regional and international awards to the date.

The company has a strong pipeline with more than 49 properties – located in 26 cities in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey – under various stages of development. Fifteen of these hotels will open before the end of 2018, adding more than 3,800 keys to the company’s existing inventory.