For Promoting and Supporting Tourism in the Red Sea

Cairo November 2nd, 2011: Accor Hotels Egypt Management has signed today an agreement with the Egyptian International Company for Tourism and Hotels(subsidiary of EGYPTO Group), for the management of the fifth Novotel hotel in Egypt, Novotel  Marsa Alam (4-star). Hotel opening is scheduled by the end of 2013. The Agreement was signed by Philippe Trapp, Vice President of operations, Accor Egypt Hotels, Mr. Rafik Sarkis, Chairman, Egypto. This step comes as a result of joining efforts in supporting and promoting Egyptian Tourism, enhancing its regional and international status and emphasizing the strong hold of the Egyptian economy. Furthermore, it charts a clear cut picture reflecting to the whole world the ongoing leadership of the Egyptian Oriental Charm among Red Sea resorts and coasts.

Accor Hotels Egypt offers its clients and partners a longstanding know-how and expertise in tourist hotels management with its portfolio of 18 hotels in 9 cities: Cairo, Alexandria, Ismailia, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Taba, Luxor & Aswan under the brands Sofitel, Novotel & Mercure covering segments from Midscale to luxury.  Accor's hotel brands in Egypt meet the needs of business and leisure travelers looking for confortable accommodations, attentive staff and a full range of services.

Worth mentioning, As the mid-scale hotel brand within the Accor group portfolio, Novotel offers close to 400 hotels and resorts in 60 countries, situated in the centre of major international cities from business districts to tourist destinations. Novotel's consistently high standard of service contributes to the wellbeing of both business and leisure travelers.   

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For more information, please contact:
Refka Fady
Senior Public Relations Supervisor
Rada Research and Public Relations
Tel: 01222315073
Email: refka.fady@rada.com.eg

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