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13 محجراً فندقياً في الكويت.. بعد انضمام «هيلتون غاردن إن»

علمت «الراي» عبر مصادرها المطلعة، أن وزارة المالية رفعت مجددا اليوم عدد المحاجر الفندقية المخصصة لاستقبال المواطنين العائدين من الخارج إلى 13 محجراً، وذلك بعد التعاقد بالأمر المباشر مع «فندق هيلتون غاردن إن». وكانت وزارة المالية قد تعاقدت أخيراً بالأمر المباشر على فندقي «فور بوينتس شيراتون الكويت»، و«فورسيزونز الكويت»، كمحجرين صحيين إضافيين. يأتي ذلك إلى جانب تعاقداتها السابقة على 10 فنادق ومنتجعات منذ بدء الأزمة حتى الآن، وهي: فندق ريجنسي، فندق كراون بلازا، فندق هوليداي إن الثريا، منتزه خليفة السياحي، منتجع أكوا مارين، منتزه الوطنية، فندق شاطئ الكوت، منتزه الخيران، منتزه الجون، ومنتجع سيشل.

Kuwait · 8 Apr 2020

IHG opens first Voco in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

IHG has opened the Voco Riyadh, the brand's first property in Saudi Arabia’s capital city, in partnership with Saudi-based developer Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co. The hotel is a conversion of the former Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh, and underwent "major redesigning" before the rebranding. The hotel has 438 rooms and suites, a 400-space underground parking lot, several restaurants (serving Indian, Italian, Lebanese and other international dishes), a Cabana Pool Bar and the Rotunda Lounge, 22 meeting rooms and a ballroom that accommodate more than 1,200 event attendees. In a statement, Pascal Gauvin, managing director of India, Middle East & Africa for IHG, called Saudi Arabia "an important and growing market for us," and said the company was committed to strengthening its presence in the country "by working in partnership with Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co." The flagship property is 30 minutes from the King Khaled International Airport and close to the city’s key commercial areas, business zones and landmarks including Kingdom Tower and the Embassy District. IHG currently operates 33 hotels across four brands in Saudi Arabia with a further 20 in the pipeline due to open within the next three to five years as of the end of Q3. Last month, the company signed an agreement with Nouh Mohamad Nouh and Partners Ltd. for the Voco Jeddah Gate, the third Voco signing for Saudi Arabia in nine months.

Saudi Arabia · 12 Nov 2019

Hilton Garden Inn Muscat – Al Khuwair coming to Oman

Carlos Khneisser, vice president of development, Middle East and North Africa for Hilton Worldwide, said, “With a well-established tourism industry and historic reputation as a trading hub, Muscat is continuing to develop its infrastucture in response to steady increases in business and leisure arrivals. Oman welcomes almost 3.5 million visitors each year and with Muscat’s expanding airport capacity, as well as the expected opening of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre this year, we look forward to supporting this growth and developing Hilton’s presence here.” Hilton Garden Inn Muscat will feature 232 guest rooms and occupy a prime position in the centre of the city. Visitors will be in close proximity to Muscat International Airport (16 kilometres) as well as sites of interest including the renowned Royal Opera House and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The city is a hub of global trade, with many corporations operating from Muscat, given its strategic location for the Arabian Pensinsula, Europe and Asia. Eng. Khalid Al Yahmadi, CEO of ASAAS, remarked, “The tourism sector in Oman is a key contributor to the economic growth of the country and has the potential to yield even greater returns aided by strategic investments within its supply chain. In 2014 Oman’s total number of keys stood at 15,424. However with the government aiming to raise the sector’s GDP contribution from 3% in 2014 to 6% by 2040 by attracting nine million tourists, we need to increase that number to no less than 18,000 keys. Hilton Garden Inn Muscat– Al Khuwair will bring us one step closer to this target and enhance the quality of life for people in Al Khuwair and the greater Muscat community.” Expected to open in early 2019, guests will benefit from amenities and services to sleep well, stay fit and work smart during their stay – guests will also have access to a 24-hour business center, complimentary Wi-Fi and benefit from more than 147 square meters of meeting space. Food and beverage options at the hotel will include the signature 24-hour Pavilion Pantry for sweet treats and savoury snacks, as well as neighboring food and beverage outlets for guests to choose from. John Greenleaf, global head, Hilton Garden Inn, said, “As we continue to expand our presence in the Middle East, travellers to Oman will soon be able to experience the very best in mid-market accomodation as we expand Hilton Garden Inn to the country. We have recently established the brand in the UAE and grown its presence in Saudi Arabia. With 16 hotels either trading or under development in the Middle East, our global footprint of 650 Hilton Garden Inn properties will continue to expand to include a growing list of exciting destinations.” Hilton Worldwide has operated in Oman since 1999, when it opened the upscale Hilton Salalah Resort, located in the south of the country. Hilton Garden Inn has grown rapidly in the Middle East over the last 12 months, with properties now open at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates; Al Mina and Al Muraqabat – as well as in Riyadh and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.

Oman · 15 Mar 2016