Three Omni Hotels Named to Travel + Leisure's Ninth Annual T+L 500 List of World's Best Hotels

The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, the Omni La Mansion del Rio and The Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas Honored

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Jan 04, 2011, 11:08 ET

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a tradition of excellence, three Omni Hotels & Resorts have been named to Travel + Leisure's 2011 T+L 500 list, which showcases the top 500 properties around the globe. The three luxury properties illustrate the diverse destinations Omni offers to affluent travelers who seek an authentic, local experience combined with exemplary service: the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa in the mountains of South Central Pennsylvania, the Omni La Mansion del Rio in San Antonio and the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas in the Dallas metropolitan area.

"We are very honored to be recognized on Travel + Leisure's prestigious T+L 500 list of the world's best hotels," said Mike Deitemeyer, president of Omni Hotels & Resorts. "This demonstrates our continued dedication to our guests, ensuring their travel experience is truly memorable."

The 2011 T+L 500 recognizes the 500 highest-rated hotels, resorts, inns and lodges from Travel + Leisure's 2010 World's Best Awards survey and identifies what makes each one special. Each year, Travel + Leisure asks their readers to rate the places they've stayed recently, and thousands of readers share their opinions. The list is available now on travelandleisure.com/tl500/2011 and is featured in the January issue of Travel + Leisure. The first digital edition of the T+L 500 for the iPad will be available on the App store in early January.

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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