13 February 2012 - Abu Dhabi, UAE: Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi, part of the Millennium & Copthorne Hotel group, has hosted a free screening of critically acclaimed feature-length documentary, Happy, yesterday. The screening, took place in the hotel's lobby lounge was part of World Happy Day with hundreds of similar screenings around the globe.
Directed by Academy Award® nominee, Roko Belic, the film aims to become a trigger for an international movement towards greater global happiness. It takes the viewers on a journey across continents in search of the keys to happiness, from Okinawa and the village with the most centenarians in the world, to the bayous of Louisiana, learning lessons from each individual they meet along the way. Human stories and science come together to give viewers a deeper understanding of why and how we can pursue more fulfilling, healthier and happier lives.
As well as holding a public screening, Kingsgate Hotel also held two private screenings of Happy, one for in-house guests and the second for staff.
Mashhour Al Refai, General Manager of Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi said:
"Our aim as a hotel is to make our guests happy. Typically we do this through a combination of great rates, friendly service and helpful staff. Now we are looking forward to helping people find others ways to improve their overall wellbeing as the film 'Happy' will help us understand how to be happy. Kingsgate Hotel is located right in the centre of Abu Dhabi city, close to Abu Dhabi Mall, making us the perfect post-shopping stop for those who were spending their Saturday in the city centre, and we greatly enjoyed welcoming new and old guests into the hotel."
Millennium & Copthorne chose to screen the film to the public for free in many of its hotels, whilst in others it hosted private screenings for employees as part of its corporate campaign to promote total wellbeing.
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For more information about the movie, photos and to see the trailer, please visit: http://www.thehappymovie.com/press/
About Millennium & Copthorne
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc is one of the world's largest owned-and-managed hotel companies with more than 120 hotels across Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and the Middle East and Africa. The group has a portfolio of brands which serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class. In the Middle East and Africa, Millennium & Copthorne operates 10 hotels, increasing to 52 hotels over the next 5 years. It has a growing portfolio of brands that resonate with the markets in which it operates. These brands include Grand Millennium, Millennium, Copthorne, Kingsgate and the recently launched exclusive destination brand, Biltmore.
With the motto "you are the centre of our world", Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy while ensuring returns for investors and owners.
About Kingsgate Hotels
Kingsgate Hotels are downtown budget business hotels offering guests value and comfort with the assurance of international brand standards. The three star hotel brand is ideal for busy business travellers looking for no fuss accommodation in major cities.
For more information, please contact:
Zeina Hallassou
Millennium@fourcommunications.com
+971 55 980 6698
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