Luxury Nile cruiser Oberoi Zahra conferred 'Award of Excellence’ by Egyptian tourism ministry

The Oberoi Zahra, Oberoi Group's luxury cruiser on the Nile in Egypt, has been conferred the 'Award of Excellence' in tourism and bio-diversity by the ministry of tourism, Egypt.

This is the second time the cruiser has won the award for promoting tourism in Egypt.

Instituted by the ministry of tourism, Egypt, the awards recognise the contribution to promoting Egypt as a tourist destination.

The Oberoi Zahra has 25 luxury cabins; two spacious luxury suites with seperate living rooms, private terraces and Jacuzzis; therapy rooms for rejuvination, swimming pool, gymnasium, theatre, library and cigar lounge, and other facilities on-board.

The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, operates 31 hotels and cruisers under the luxury 'Oberoi' and five star 'Trident' brands in India, Egypt, Mauritius, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, managing airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and corporate air charters.