Dubai 14 May 2015: Leading global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International's expansion continues to gather speed in the Middle East with the signing of an agreement to manage a five-star hotel in Bahrain.
Owned by H.E. Sheikh Salman Bin Abdallah Hamad Al Khalifa, the five-star Swiss-Belhotel Bahrain is highlighted by its resort feel, located between the beach and Bahrain city centre. The property will open in 2016.
"This is our second hotel in Bahrain following Swiss-Belhotel Seef, and our 12th property in the Middle East", said Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President.
"The market in the Middle East is dynamic and has been very receptive to our blend of professionalism and passion and we look forward to continuing our growth in the region."
Swiss-Belhotel Bahrain's design combines modern and local aesthetics, featuring contemporary interiors and the latest technology. The 193-room property's facilities include two banquet and conference rooms, two restaurants, a coffee shop, a bar, two nightclubs, a business centre, a swimming pool and health club.
The management agreement of the soon to open five-star hotel follows two recent additions to the group's Middle East portfolio - Swiss-Belhotel Corniche and Swiss-Belresort Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi.
The group's other properties in the region are Swiss Belhotel Plaza Kuwait and Swiss-Belhotel Doha, Qatar, soon be joined by Swiss-Belinn Ghurbrah, Oman, Swiss-Belhotel Riyadh, Swiss-Belboutique Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Swiss-Belhotel Stenden Doha, Qatar, Grand Swiss-Belhotel Batumi, Georgia and Swiss-Belhotel Erbil, Iraq.
Since its establishment in 1987 Swiss-Belhotel International has also expanded throughout Asia and Australasia, with Europe the new target following the recent establishment of a European office. It has targeted managing 250 hotels and resorts by 2022.
Swiss-Belhotel International's portfolio currently has more than 125 hotels, resort and projects. It has a presence in China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Georgia, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
Brayna Tolledo
Group Communications and Loyalty Programme Manager
Swiss-Belhotel International, Group Sales and Marketing Office
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David Johnson
Managing Director
Delivering Asia Communications
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Swiss-Belhotel International currently manages a portfolio of more than 125 hotels, resorts and projects located in China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Georgia, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Awarded Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain for five consecutive years and Most Favourite 4-Star Hotel, Swiss-Belhotel International is one of the world's fastest-growing international hotel and hospitality management groups. The Group provides comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and serviced residences. Offices are located in Hong Kong, Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Shanghai - China, Sydney - Australia, Hanoi - Vietnam, Athens - Greece, Jakarta - Indonesia, Bali - Indonesia, and Auckland - New Zealand.
© Press Release 2015
