03 February 2015
Park Inn by Radisson and Musstir, the property development arm of MB Group (Chairman Dr. Mohammed Al-Barwani)announce the opening of a new hotel andresidence in Duqm, Oman. Part of the Carlson Rezidor hotel group, the Duqm property is the brand's third hotel in Oman, and the first location outside the nation's capital.

"As an emerging economic and industrial hub, Duqm offers huge potential in transforming itself into the next business and weekend escape destination due to its location on the coast of Oman," said Mark Willis, area vice president, Middle East & Sub-Saharan Africa for the Rezidor Hotel Group. "Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Duqm takes our growing Middle East portfolio to 30 hotels and 8,000 rooms." 

Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Duqm is located ten kilometres from the Port of Duqm, and features 73 accommodation units including 50 one-bedroom chalets, 8 two-bedroom villas, 13 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom apartments.

"With a US$10 billion investment, the Government of Oman has chosen Duqm to be at the forefront of development for the country," said Safana Al Barwani, director of Musstir. "We are proud to be part of Duqm'sstrategic development with an international hospitality addition to a rapidly growing city."

The future-forward and trendsetting property provides an all-day dining restaurant, free wireless internet throughout the hotel, indoor and outdoor bars, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and a gym.

"Park Inn by Radisson has already established a reputation worldwide as one of the leading midscale hotels in the region", commented Cyril Piaia, chief executive officer of Musstir. "Park Innby Radisson is a natural fit as we share the same values and the team has a proven track record in Oman".

Targeting business and leisure travellers, the Park Inn by RadissonHotel & Residence Duqm also features a ladies salon, tennis court and children's playground.

The hotel has also been earmarked for future development plans over the next few years.

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About Park Inn®
Park Inn® by Radisson is a fresh and energetic mid-market hotel brand offering friendly and welcoming hospitality at a competitive price. The brand has more than 140 hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Americas.

One of the world's most colourful and dynamic, midscale hotel brands. Aimed at tech savvy, young and youthful world travellers who know what they want from a hotel stay and are willing to pay for it, but seek value for money. Park Inn by Radisson is Friendly, Positive, Vibrant and Uncomplicated. Designed through efficient real estate, value engineered construction and profit optimised operations maximising your return on investment.

Park Inn by Radisson is part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group portfolio of brands which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. The Park Inn by Radisson Duqm is operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group.

The Park Inn by Radisson Duqm is operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group.

For more information and reservations visit, wwwparkinn.com.

About Musstir LLC
Musstir LLC is the Property Development arm of MB Group which currently employs more than 6,500 employees of 51 nationalities in 20 countries worldwide. Musstir is managed by a professional team with the necessary technical expertise to handle required real estate and hospitality projects. Musstir is also backed by its parent company, MB Holding, an Omani investment group with interests in Oil, Gas, Mining and other investments. Musstir is currently having a significantly growing real estate portfolio, with 3 additional hotels under development in the Sultanate of Oman (Al Baleed resort in partnership with Omran, as well as top high-end luxury resorts in Jebel Sifah and Al Khairan), aiming to position Musstir as a major regional and international property developer in the near future.

For further information, contact:
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Elaine Nettleton, Area PR and Social Media Manager
Tel: +971 50 457 9556 elaine.nettleton@carlsonrezidor.com

ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Naafia Mattoo,Senior Account Executive
Tel: +971 4 4507678naafia.mattoo@bm.com

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