O2 Marketing Communications Named The Dragon's Official Communications Agency

Kingdom of Bahrain, July 28 2009: The Dragon Hotel & Resort has officially appointed O2 Marketing Communications as their exclusive Advertising and Public Relations consultant. The Dragon, managed by Gama Hospitality Consultants, is a BD 22 million luxury Hotel & Resort and first hotel to inhabit Amwaj Islands.  The Project is one of the few in Bahrain which offer a range of exquisite accommodations, magnificent seafront views and is located close to the Bahrain International Airport.

The Dragon Hotel & Resort is a gateway of luxurious accommodations including suites, chalets and VVIP Villas overlooking the Arabian Gulf.  From private infinity pools and terraces to exclusive Jacuzzis and futuristic elevator lifts, the Dragon Hotel and Resort provides guests with a variety of choices and a range of features.  To compliment this, the Dragon offers a selection of leisure and entertainment facilities which are also open to the public, including water sports, fine dining establishments, premier sea front lounges, conference and banqueting venues and services as well as a first class Salon & Spa.

Mr. Amitabh Mathur, Director of Gama Hospitality Management said: "We have high hopes for the Dragon Hotel & Resort, not only as a premier destination in Bahrain but in the MENA region.  We are confident that our vision of transforming this project into a lavish all inclusive resort will be effectively attained through the expertise of O2 Marketing Communications."

O2 Marketing Communications will provide the Dragon with exceptionally creative Advertising services and comprehensive Public Relations strategies for all of the project's components in order to effectively launch the brand in Bahrain and the region while providing effective market engagement and full publicity.  "The Dragon Hotel & Resort is a phenomenal opportunity to showcase our marketing and public relations capabilities in the fields of hospitality and tourism.  We are looking forward to launching this unique concept in the region and working hand-in-hand with Gama Management Consultants in attaining their objectives," said Mr. Samer Nassif, General Manager of O2 Marketing Communications, Bahrain.

Gama Hospitality Consultants, the company managing the Dragon Hotel & Resort is renowned for handling some of Bahrain's major establishments, leisure attractions, and providing professional services within the hospitality, events management and food & beverage sectors. O2 Marketing Communications will be working closely with Gama Hospitality Consultants towards the planning and implementation of communications strategies and tactical campaigns for all of the Dragon's features and facilities. 

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Dragon Hotel & Resort
The Dragon marks the first hotel & resort of Amwaj Islands, a multimillion Bahraini Dinar real estate project composed of manmade islands off the northern coast of Muharraq. The Dragon is a luxury hotel set along the waterfront with an estimated value of BD 22 million.  It was established by established by Mr. Saoud Kanoo, a private investor and distinguished Bahraini business man.

About Gama Hospitality Consultants:
The Dragon Hotel & Resort is a managed by Gamma Hospitality Consultants, one of Bahrain's leading hotel companies that provides comprehensive hotel management services.  Gama Hospitality Consultants handles several projects in Bahrain including Dragon Resort, Sea Loft, Al Khobar Plaza and other establishments such as Wrangler, Cocoon Lounge and Champs.  Gama Hospitality Consultants provides management expertise to a range of clients, from small independent properties to corporate businesses and is comprised of a team that holds more than 30 years of expertise in the field.   

About O2 Marketing Communications:
O2 is an award winning agency that provides all encompassing solutions in the fields of Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Interactive Digital Media, and Branding.  It is part of a larger network that spans the Middle East and holds affiliate offices across the world.  O2 is renowned for its unrivaled creativity and customized communications strategies rooted in extensive market research that yield compelling, successful solutions.  O2MC is one of the leading marketing communications agencies in the Gulf, and the first independent regional network with global reach.

For Further information, please contact:
Ms. Banah Anabtawi
Client Relations Manager
O2 Marketing Communications
Tel: +973 36378839
Fax: +973 17581966

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