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April 25, 2018

DUBAI – Swiss-Belhotel International recognised its strategic trade partners and key associates with Excellence Awards at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. The awards were presented by Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International and Mr. Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India for Swiss-Belhotel International. The leading names among the recipients of the award were Gulf Air’s, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, Falconflyer loyalty programme, Alpha Destination Management, Hotelbeds Group, Noor Consultancy,...

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April 24, 2018

DUBAI – As part of its strategic expansion across the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International unveiled today at the Arabian Travel Market two new hotels slated to open in Bahrain this quarter. With these new openings the group will triple its inventory of rooms in the Kingdom while ushering in two new brands into the country that is its luxurious 5-star brand ‘Grand Swiss-Belresort’ and midscale brand ‘Swiss-Belresidences’. Superbly located on the scenic water banks of the Seef district, overlooking the Arabian Gulf in...

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April 24, 2018

Growth of entertainment parks and amusement attractions is driving tourism at an unprecedented pace across the GCC region. Al Hokair Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading and most established names in the hospitality and entertainment sector, unveiled today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) its latest developments and expansion plans in the sector. Mr. Sami Al Hokair, Managing Director of Al Hokair Group, said, “Having played a pivotal role in the development of family entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia, we are...

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April 23, 2018

In keeping with its paperless initiative to protect the environment, Central Hotels has entered into an agreement with Crave Interactive to install digital Guest Room Tablet directories across its hotels. Crave Interactive is a world leading developer of cloud-based digital guest service solutions for hotels and was recently named as 2018’s top-rated guest room tablet provider in the Hotel Tech Report Awards. Making the announcement, Mr. Ahmad Al Abdulla, Chairman of Central Hotels, stated, “In the age of smartphones and smart technology,...

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April 23, 2018

Al Hokair Group has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) which will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia with a rollout of 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels over the next 15 years. This significant development complements IHG’s robust pipeline in the Kingdom and cements its position as one of the leading operators in the country, as well as consolidates its partnership with the Al Hokair Group. Al Hokair Group currently operates six...

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April 23, 2018

Alpha Destination Management, a market leader in the tourism sector in the GCC, unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) the company’s latest developments and expansion plans. Mr. Samir Hamadeh, General Manager of Alpha Destination Management, said, “We expect   to see a 14% increase in revenue this year from the recent business deals including the Expedia Local Expert agreement. Our continued success is fuelled by our extensive local and global knowledge combined with the wide network of international partners. Moving forward we are...

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April 23, 2018

DUBAI – Swiss-Belhotel International signed today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai a management agreement with Zanzibar Crown Hotel and Resort Limited to operate the beautiful Swiss-Belresort Zanzibar expected to open for business in 2019. This marks the group’s debut in Tanzania, and with it East Africa, that is currently witnessing a massive demand for quality hotels. Located on an idyllic salt-white beach, Swiss-Belresort Zanzibar is being developed at an investment of US$ 25 million on the prime Indian...

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April 22, 2018

Bolstering its portfolio, Central Hotels is all set to double its inventory of keys in Dubai next month with the opening of two spectacular hotels namely Royal Central The Palm (207 keys) and Canal Central in Business Bay (280 keys). Both properties have been designed in contemporary style to serve the needs of modern business and leisure travellers. Featuring world-class facilities and inspiring spaces with signature personalised service, each property is unique in its own way. Central Hotels’ impressive growth in...

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April 22, 2018

Consolidating its partnership with the world’s leading hospitality brands, Al Hokair Group continues to expand rapidly in gateway business and leisure destinations across the Middle East.Following the addition of 1113 new rooms to its exceptional portfolio of hotels over the last 12 months, the group has increased its inventory of keys by approximately 25 per cent from 4548 rooms to 5661 rooms. Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) today Mr. Sami Al Hokair, Managing Director of Al Hokair Group, stated,...

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April 22, 2018

DUBAI – Swiss-Belhotel International, the award-winning global hospitality chain, announced today at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai a major milestone of reaching 150 hotels in operation and development. Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, commented, “Reaching 150 hotels opened or signed globally is a very important milestone for us and highlights our momentous growth. This achievement illustrates the strength of Swiss-Belhotel International’s superb portfolio of brands delivering exceptional guest experience in every segment of the market...

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