THREE SIXTY AT THE TORCH DOHA EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE…

Doha, QATAR (August 19, 2013) - THREE SIXTY revolving restaurant have announced that it has received a TripAdvisor®Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding guest reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 per cent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

"The Torch Doha is honored and humbled to receive the 2013 Certificate of Excellence for THREE SIXTY restaurant top performance. The award is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor. We will focus on maintaining our service standards at a superior level and offer our guests a memorable experience", says Hotel Manager, Sherif Sabry.

"TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor travellers a great customer experience," said Alison Copus, Vice President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. "The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most - their customers."

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Notes to editor:

THREE SIXTY is the only revolving restaurant in Doha located on 47th floor at The Torch, 240m above ground, offering panoramic views across the city. A must-see for any visitor, the restaurant features set menus and chef's signature dishes.

The restaurant tables follow the curves around the outside glass window, so each guest can enjoy a full panoramic view in 90 minutes. The restaurant features either a 23 or 45 or 90-minute rotation setup. The 90-minute setup is mostly used in every day operation.

Fashioned to the finest standards, the revolving restaurant has a two smoking lounges, a reception area. The furniture mixes shades of olive and brown, burgundy leather cladded pillars. The Carpet of warm yellow, burgundy and dark beige complements the golden wood and brass panel walls. Custom-made transparent chandeliers give a distinct feel to the restaurant.

The restaurant can be accessed from the hotel lobby through express elevator.

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*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, January 2013

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