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DAWN BEACH, St. Maarten – Last month, Princess Heights Luxury Boutique Hotel (www.princessheights.com) in St. Maarten was officially awarded the "Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Guest Ratings and Reviews" by the international online travel agency Hotels.com, part of Expedia Inc., one of the most important online travel corporations in the world.

This certificate recognizes accommodation properties which receive the highest guest reviews and ratings as part of the feedback that guests leave at Hotels.com regarding the service provided by the property they booked.

"This latest award is an affirmation of the commitment and dedication of every staff member at Princess Heights. This award wouldn't have been possible without the consistent efforts of every team member," said Ms. Van Mameren, Princess Heights Operations Manager.

General Manager Emil Lee, received the award from Expedia representatives Brett Minzner, Area Manager of the Dutch Caribbean; Minu Thawani, Market Manager for St. Maarten; and Steven Landau, Associate Manager for St. Maarten, who visited the hotel personally to congratulate the team. Miss Thawani is the first St. Maarten-based Expedia market manager, which has resulted in better communication and relationship between Expedia and hotels on the island.

During the meeting, Lee stated: "As a top producing tour operator, Expedia has been an essential and supportive partner over the years for Princess Heights.

Their exponential growth as a company is not only to their benefit, but to all its partners," adding: "Having knowledgeable and committed Expedia representatives based locally on St. Maarten like Ms. Thawani is a huge step towards understanding our market and challenges. It is wonderful to be dealing with someone based in St Maarten, the personal and regular face to face communication is a great way to strengthen our partnership and grow our businesses together."

"Adding to Princess Heights Hotel recent recognition by world travel awards, green key and TripAdvisor, this continued recognition of our commitment to providing world class service is a great motivator for our staff to continue to excel," mentioned Lee.

This family-operated luxury property is located on a hillside overlooking Dawn Beach, right on the border of the Dutch and French sides of the island. Princess Heights Hotel offers magnificent ocean view studios, one bedroom and two bedroom suites.

"Our luxurious suites are perfect for couples and our large suites and full kitchens make us perfect for families and groups of friends wanting to relax and enjoy in a home away from home environment," said Jorge Diaz-Granados, director of sales and marketing for Princess Heights. "Princess Heights is arguably the best value for money around St. Maarten," he added.