Starwood will manage Le Meridien Al Aqah

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011

Gulf News

Emirates and wasl groups extend agreement

Dubai Emirates Group and wasl Asset Management Group will be extending their operation and management agreement with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide for the Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort owned by the former.

Wasl Hospitality has also renewed operational agreements with its wholly-owned properties Le Meridien Dubai, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Le Meridien Fairway and the Westin Dubai until 2025.

The agreement was signed by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group; Hesham Abdullah Al Qassim, CEO of wasl Asset Management Group; and Frits Van Paasschen, president and CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

Shaikh Ahmad said: “The tourism industry has played a key role in positioning Dubai and the UAE on the global map. This partnership with Starwood Hotels and Resorts brings a wealth of global experience to the hotels in this region.

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Tourism has played a key role in positioning Dubai on the global map. This partnership brings a wealth of global experience to the hotels in this region.”

Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed?Al Maktoum

President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group

Staff Report