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KATARA UNVEILS PROJECT PLANS FOR LUSAIL MARINA DISTRICT
Katara Hospitality, the Qatar- based deluxe hospitality company, has unveiled plans to construct an iconic hospitality symbol of the 21st century Ð the Lusail Marina Iconic Development. Announcing plans for the Qatar-based property at this yearÕs Arabian Travel Market, Hamad Abdulla Al Mulla, CEO, Katara Hospitality, said: ÒThis stunning structure matches our aspiration for Katara Hospitality to become one of the worldÕs most recognised hospitality brand identities. With an architectural design inspired by the insignia of
Qatar, the Lusail Marina Iconic DevelopmentÕs spectacular architecture is set to become a leading hospitality landmark.Ó The extravagant property, designed with five-star luxurious status, is set to hold approximately 800 units comprising hotel rooms, residence apartments, offices, recreational facilities, specialist boutiques and high-end restaurants. The Ôcrossed swordÕ faade of the Lusail Marina Towers, which are actually intertwined arched towers, replicates the Qatar seal and, integrated with landscaped gardens, rises
from a podium giving the impression that the entire complex is floating on the sea. Al Mulla added: ÒThe
modern aesthetic of the Lusail Marina Iconic Development complements the more traditional properties we have in our eclectic portfolio of classic architecture.Ó Aiming to be operational by 2016, the Lusail Marina Iconic Development will be constructed in the Marina district of Lusail, the latest of the urban centres to be planned in the Gulf State. Lusail is set to be located on the Gulf coast 15 kilometres north of Doha city centre and will eventually provide accommodation for up to 250,000 people. ÒNaturally, the Lusail Marina Towers will be ideally located for travelling football fans, officials and professionals as the Qatar Football World Cup arrives in a decadeÕs time,Ó said Al Mulla.
ÒAnd long after the World Cup, the property will be a perfect getaway for Middle East leisure travellers looking for luxury accommodation as QatarÕs landscape offers more for tourists every year,Ó he added.
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DUSITD2 HOTEL BRAND MAKES ITS SHOW DEBUT
Dusit International is introd- ucing its newest brand at this weekÕs show with the dusitD2 baraquda pattaya hotel. ÓThis is our first time at Arabian Travel Market. Our objectives are to increase brand awareness and find new business partners,Ò confirmed Natthadit Thitaruengrachata,
Sales Manager, dusitD2 baraquda pattaya. The 72-room dusitD2 baraquda pattaya is located in the heart of Pattaya, on ThailandÕs southeastern coast, meaning it is within easy reach of the cityÕs lively 24/7 entertainment, retail and cafŽ scene.
UNIQUELY ARABIAN
representative at the show Rob Gardner is highlighting a range of activities on offer. These include: fishing, snorkelling or diving in the Daymaniyat islands; exploring the country's vast mountains and wadis; overnight desert camps and sailing in the company's own Arabian sailing vessel Ð the dhow.
Rob Gardner
Oman is renowned for a unique culture and heritage and these are the attributes being promoted at Arabian Travel Market by Muscat Diving and Adventure. Company
Based in Muscat, the company is within close range of unique environmental features that are ideal for exploring Ð from the coral reefs along the Omani coast to the mountains.
"The unique selling point of the company is that our activities are educational," says Gardner."If people want
to learn about Oman, then we can lend our knowledge on everything from animals and nature to astronomy and the geology of the region. Our company's vision is to work in conjunction with locals, so that when people visit, they are guided by those who were born here and have a unique knowledge of the area." At the show, Gardner is targeting hotels that can recommend his services to guests, groups and conferences to be hosted. He says:"We can work with hotels to maintain their standards, while visitors can experience and enjoy a uniquely Arabian experience."
LUXURY IN LANGKAWI Malaysian company
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Featuring intimate and well-laid out rooms, guests can enjoy the facilities of the dÕspa, hotel pool and dÕgym and relax in the s.e.a restaurant or at the sunset rooftop lounge and bar. The hotel also offers space for small-scale meetings with two modern meeting rooms that offer flexible set-up options and a food and beverage service.
Destination Resorts & Hotels, tasked by the government to develop the countryÕs leisure and tourism industry, is presenting a wealth of travel options at the show to entice more international visitors to the country with key developments in the state of Johor and the island of Langkawi. Commenting on the companyÕs participation at Arabian Travel Market, Nadziruddin Basri, Managing Director of Destination Resorts & Hotels, said: ÓWe are committed to developing integrated destinations and introducing innovative attractions that offer a unique holiday experience for the whole family. Our portfolio is diverse and will continue to grow as each project unfolds.Ò Renowned for its lush natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and culinary delights, MalaysiaÕs most exciting developments, under the Destination Resorts portfolio, are adding another dimension to the countryÕs tourism and hospitality landscape by introducing integrated luxury world-class resorts and hotels, complemented by designer golf courses, theme parks and convention facilities. One of the key developments undertaken by Destination Resorts is Desaru Coast, an upcoming luxury destination, spanning 3,900 acres along a pristine 17-kilometre beachfront on the east coast of Johor state. Destination ResortsÕ Johor portfolio also includes a mixed-use development project in the luxurious waterfront development of Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya, set to open by the end of the year. Surrounded by a panoramic harbour, this development boasts the countryÕs third Traders Hotel and is built on top of a quayside lifestyle and retail complex located adjacent to the Family Entertainment Centre. Visit stand AS2640
SALALAH MARRIOTT CELEBRATES KHAREEF SUMMER SEASON
The SultanateÕs only Marriott Resort, Salalah Marriott Resort in Mirbat, Oman, is launching its Khareef offer at Arabian Travel Market in anticipation of a busy monsoon season. ÓThe Khareef season offers an ultimate summer escape for everyone, due to the low temperatures and unique rainy weather that occurs in this Middle Eastern region. ÒThe majority of travellers during the Khareef are GCC tourists escaping the heat in their own countries. Our main source markets are locals and residents,Ò said Ahmed El-Meligui, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Salalah Marriott Resort. ÓOur presence during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai is, therefore, crucial to the
success of the season as we are able to meet all of our end customers from these source markets, including our travel partners, in order to increase awareness for this unique season and for our unique product,Ò he added. With Ramadan falling into Khareef season this year, El-Meligui said that the peak season for the region will be even more compressed, shortened to only four, rather than the usual six, weeks. ÓThe respective authorities in Salalah have been extremely proactive and supportive regarding hoteliersÕ concerns about a shorter season. Therefore, the Khareef Festival has been moved forward from June 21 to July18 to minimise business disruption,Ò concluded El-Meligui.
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