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Dnata doubles luxury portfolio
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Wednesday, Sep 08, 2010
Gulf News
Group adds Thailand’s leading hotel chain Centara on the heels of resorts in Italy and Mauritius
Dubai Dnata’s luxury hotels division says it has more than doubled its portfolio with the addition of Thailand’s Centara brand.
Centara Hotels and Resorts is described as Thailand’s largest hotel chain. The company owns and operates 26 hotels and resorts across the country including properties in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Pha Ngan and Pattaya. It also says it has properties in India, the Maldives and Egypt.
The announcement came shortly after DnataDnata
said it had added resorts in Italy and Mauritius to its growing portfolio.
Lisa Balsom, Manager of Luxury Hotels by DnataDnata
, said: “We are delighted to represent such distinguished hotels and resorts in new destinations. All of the new hotel companies have retained us for sales, marketing and public relations in the Gulf region”. “Our portfolio is rapidly expanding with a diverse range of properties that are suitable for both expats and GCC travellers,” Balsom said.
No monopoly
“We very much look forward to showcasing the hotels to the region.
Alpha ToursAlpha Tours CEO Gassan Aridi said some tour operators in the region might be worried about Dnata’s latest addition.
He said: “I do not think DnataDnata are developing a monopoly on the industry but some operators might be a little concerned by this news.
“We all have special deals with various hotel groups and of course there are many resorts around the world that we would all love to add to our portfolios,” Aridi said.
“[The addition of Centara] is a very good move by DnataDnata as it will enhance their product but it is also good for the travel industry and the main beneficiaries will of course be UAE residents.
“Thailand is a destination very much in demand from travellers in the Gulf and indeed the entire Middle East. This move by DnataDnata will provide travellers from the region more choice when they considering Thailand.”
DnataDnata is described as one of the largest suppliers of air travel services in the Middle East. The name DnataDnata is an acronym for “Dubai National Air Transport Association”.
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Dream world
A premium property of Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s major hotel chain. Dnata’s luxury hotels portfolio has more than doubled with the addition of Centara brand.
[The addition of Centara] is a very good move by DnataDnata as it will enhance their product but it is also good for the travel industry and the main beneficiaries will of course be UAE residents. Thailand is a destination very much in demand from travellers in the Gulf and indeed the entire Middle East.”
Gassan Aridi
By Kevin Scott?Staff Reporter
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