After signing an agreement earlier this month with Al Dana Development LLC, Cristal Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce its debut in Qatar with the opening of their second international branch office; Cristal Hotels and Resorts Qatar.
Cristal Hotels and Resorts Qatar is the second branch office to open following the Lebanon Office that opened in February 2012 . The development follows the aggressive expansion plan of Cristal Group set last year to increase their portfolio and brand presence in the region.
As Qatar's economy progresses and diversifies, there are ample opportunities provided for growth and investment. Qatar Airways, the country's national airline, is one of the world's fastest growing carriers with its aircraft fleet of approximately 99 and continuing to grow. Doha International Airport offers top-level service and security to visitors from around the world, and the recently completed renovations to the multi-million dollar terminal further enhance the services available to regional and international travellers.
In line with this new development, Peter Blackburn - President and CEO of Cristal Hotels and Resorts commented, "Qatar economy has witnessed an impressive growth in the last eight years. Today it ranks first in Economy Competiveness within the Middle East and 26th globally based on the recent report of the World Economic Forum. As a country Qatar has become one of the key markets for tourism and hospitality industry. And we believe there is still a great potential for the further growth for both inbound and outbound travel. Our new base in Qatar will allow us to get even closer to the region's traveler and understand their needs which will translate into an even better hotel product that we will make available to our clients".
Cristal Hotels and Resorts Qatar LLC branch office will be located in Doha and overlooking all the development and operations of the upcoming hotels; which expects to bring a total of three new properties to their portfolio in the next 5 years with the first hotel expected to be opened in 2013.
"With numerous world class events already attracting MICE business as well as leisure travellers, we are confident that our expansion plans will enrich our portfolio further with exciting new properties. Qatar's strategic location, its wealth in resources and it's growing GDP are only confirmation of the positive business outlook in this key market. With our already strong presence in the UAE hospitality market, we positively look ahead at Qatar and the great prospects it presents within the lodging and tourism industry." added Peter Blackburn - President and CEO of Cristal Hotels and Resorts.
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ABOUT CRISTAL HOTELS AND RESORTS:
Cristal Hotels and Resorts is one of the most dynamic luxury hospitality companies in the Middle East operating Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi and Cristal Salam Hotel.
All the properties belonging to Cristal Hotels and Resorts are environment-friendly hotels emphasizing corporate social responsibility and representing contemporary style, distinctive architecture, bold interiors, as well as state-of-the-art technology.
Aiming to be the premier business and leisure hotel operator in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Cristal Hotels and Resorts has a carefully elaborated expansion plan to increase the company's portfolio to 25 properties within five to 10 years.
For further information on this press release or Cristal Hotels and Resorts please visit www.cristalhotelsandresorts.com or contact sectorMark Marketing Consultants FZ LLC Team:
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