Hilton has signed a management agreement with Sharjah’s Al Marwan Group to open the emirate’s debut DoubleTree by Hilton property opposite Al Majaz Waterfront in the centre of the city.
The US$43 million (AED 158m) development will be called the DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Suites and will offer 254 suites and serviced apartments.
The new hotel, which is expected to open in 2020, will be Hilton’s second property in the emirate after the Hilton Sharjah on the nearby Corniche Road.
Sharjah offers visitors more than 100 hotels and hotel apartment properties and occupancy rates recently beat regional averages, growing by 5.5 percent during January compared to the same month in 2016 (according to global analyst STR).
Some of the leading hotel groups in the world operate properties in Sharjah, including Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, GHM, Louvre Hotels Group, Premier Inn Hotels, Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, and Wyndham Worldwide
Sharjah currently has a variety of of new hotel and resort developments under development, including the construction of a new US$100 million (AED 367m) art and culture themed 5-star luxury beachfront hotel and resort; a 4-star, 200 room Novotel located adjacent to Sharjah Expo; a 4-star Sheraton Four Points hotel; and an Aloft boutique hotel.
In addition, Al Bait Hotel, a new 5-star hotel being built by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in the Heart of Sharjah, is expected to open later in 2017.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Suites will be built in a prime location opposite one of the city’s most popular tourism and leisure destinations, Al Majaz Waterfront. The area is one of the Sharjah city’s busiest tourism locations and boasts a wide range of activities, from a splash park and mini golf course for families to quality dining, retail outlets and fountain displays.
Sharjah has become increasingly popular with overseas visitors with Sharjah International Airport handling 11 million passengers during 2016.
A number of large scale leisure and tourism developments are also underway including the restoration of Heart of Sharjah heritage area, a mixed-use development on Maryam Island and the upcoming five-star Al Khan Village Resort.
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UAE: Sharjah Hotel Occupancy More Than January Averages
Sharjah hotel occupancy grew by 5.5 percent during January compared to the same month in 2016, according to the latest report from STR, a firm that provides global data and analysis for the hotel industry.
Average occupancy levels across the United Arab Emirates increased by 0.5 percent during January to reach 81 percent, although average room rates at hotels across the UAE fell 8 percent in January to reach AED 712 (US$ 195) due to strong market growth in room supply.
The UAE’s hotel occupancy rates are among the highest in the world.
STR has also reported that the overall hotel occupancy across the Middle East region decreased 2.7 percent to an average occupancy level of 68.4 percent during January, while the average daily room rate fell by 8.4 percent to USD 177.81.
Meanwhile, hotels in Europe reported a 5.1 percent increase in occupancy to an average of 57.1 percent, hotels in Africa saw a 4.5 percent increase in occupancy to reach an average of 50.6 percent, and hotels in Asia Pacific reported a 0.8 percent decrease in occupancy to an average of 64.8 percent.
According to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), Sharjah hotels and hotel apartments registered a 19 percent increase in room nights booked during the first nine months of 2016, totaling 2.94 million room nights.
Sharjah offers more than 100 hotels and hotel apartments, including properties managed by some of the leading hotel groups in the world including Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Louvre Hotels Group, Premier Inn Hotels, Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, and Wyndham Worldwide
A number of new hotel and resort developments are currently underway in Sharjah, including the construction of a new US$100 million (AED 367m) art and culture themed 5-star luxury beachfront hotel and resort; a 4-star, 200 room Novotel located adjacent to Sharjah Expo; a 4-star Sheraton Four Points hotel; and an Aloft boutique hotel.
In addition, Al Bait Hotel, a new 5-star hotel being built by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in the Heart of Sharjah, is expected to open later in 2017.
The SCTDA has been executing a strategic marketing plan aiming to draw visitors to Sharjah from key global markets in order to attract 10 million tourists a year by 2021.
Average occupancy levels across the United Arab Emirates increased by 0.5 percent during January to reach 81 percent, although average room rates at hotels across the UAE fell 8 percent in January to reach AED 712 (US$ 195) due to strong market growth in room supply.
The UAE’s hotel occupancy rates are among the highest in the world.
STR has also reported that the overall hotel occupancy across the Middle East region decreased 2.7 percent to an average occupancy level of 68.4 percent during January, while the average daily room rate fell by 8.4 percent to USD 177.81.
Meanwhile, hotels in Europe reported a 5.1 percent increase in occupancy to an average of 57.1 percent, hotels in Africa saw a 4.5 percent increase in occupancy to reach an average of 50.6 percent, and hotels in Asia Pacific reported a 0.8 percent decrease in occupancy to an average of 64.8 percent.
According to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), Sharjah hotels and hotel apartments registered a 19 percent increase in room nights booked during the first nine months of 2016, totaling 2.94 million room nights.
Sharjah offers more than 100 hotels and hotel apartments, including properties managed by some of the leading hotel groups in the world including Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Louvre Hotels Group, Premier Inn Hotels, Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, and Wyndham Worldwide
A number of new hotel and resort developments are currently underway in Sharjah, including the construction of a new US$100 million (AED 367m) art and culture themed 5-star luxury beachfront hotel and resort; a 4-star, 200 room Novotel located adjacent to Sharjah Expo; a 4-star Sheraton Four Points hotel; and an Aloft boutique hotel.
In addition, Al Bait Hotel, a new 5-star hotel being built by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in the Heart of Sharjah, is expected to open later in 2017.
The SCTDA has been executing a strategic marketing plan aiming to draw visitors to Sharjah from key global markets in order to attract 10 million tourists a year by 2021.
INDIA: Louvre Hotels Group Buys Into Sarovar Hotels, Becomes Largest Hotel Groups In India
Louvre Hotels Group, 2nd largest hotel group in Europe, announces its acquisition of a majority stake in Sarovar Hotels, the largest independent Indian hotel chain in terms of hotels and presence.
The European hotel group continues to rollout its international expansion plans with this, its first investment of size in the Indian subcontinent.
India, with its fast-growing economy, its global tourism potential and a significant under-penetration of branded hotel rooms, represents a new opportunity and a strategic market of more than 1.2 billion inhabitants for the group.
After launching a far-reaching scheme to strengthen its positions in China and South-East Asia, Louvre Hotels Group continues to boost its presence in South Asia, keeping up with the region’s constantly growing leisure and business tourism.
The group has decided to become a majority stakeholder in Sarovar Hotels, an Indian company made up of 75 hotels on the premium, mid-range and budget sectors, through 3 leading brands:
- Sarovar Premiere
- Sarovar Portico
- Hometel
In addition to the above three brands, the group also has two well established F&B brands, The Geoffrey’s Pub and the Oriental Blossom, and manages the lodging and catering facilities of various institutions in India. Furthermore, the group manages 10 hotels under the Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn brands.
Sarovar Hotels was founded in 1994 by Anil Madhok, a hotel industry expert on India, Singapore and Sri Lanka markets. It is also run by Ajay K. Bakaya and Mansoor Adil who have built it into a robust and effective hotel platform combining marketing, human resources, operations, management and technical services.
Leveraging its hotel expertise and seasoned management staff, Sarovar has developed significantly over the past 5 years, growing from 4500 to nearly 6000 rooms in over 50 cities. Sarovar has a secured pipeline of over 20 hotels, most of which are due to join the network shortly.
Over the last few years, Sarovar also started to develop its brands outside its boundaries, targeting Africa, and more significantly Eastern Africa, which de facto also strengthens Louvre Hotels Group positioning as the largest hotel group in this part of the world.
This strong and experienced team will continue to provide its expertise and manage the hotels under its brands. Both hotel groups share the desire to continue developing Sarovar Hotels brands.
This powerful platform will also sustain the development of Louvre Hotels Group brand which has been present in the Indian sub-continent since 2007 and currently manages 22 hotels under its Golden Tulip Umbrella brand.
This reconciliation between Louvre Hotels Group and Sarovar Hotels offers unprecedented synergies between strong local brands and the world’s 5th largest hotel group. Respective hotel owners for both groups will benefit immediately from such synergies including local and international management expertise, world-wide distribution, loyalty programs, sales and marketing initiatives, and procurement services.
This deal clearly demonstrates the ambition of Louvre Hotels Group; boosting its development through strategic deals on high potential markets.
The European hotel group continues to rollout its international expansion plans with this, its first investment of size in the Indian subcontinent.
India, with its fast-growing economy, its global tourism potential and a significant under-penetration of branded hotel rooms, represents a new opportunity and a strategic market of more than 1.2 billion inhabitants for the group.
After launching a far-reaching scheme to strengthen its positions in China and South-East Asia, Louvre Hotels Group continues to boost its presence in South Asia, keeping up with the region’s constantly growing leisure and business tourism.
The group has decided to become a majority stakeholder in Sarovar Hotels, an Indian company made up of 75 hotels on the premium, mid-range and budget sectors, through 3 leading brands:
- Sarovar Premiere
- Sarovar Portico
- Hometel
In addition to the above three brands, the group also has two well established F&B brands, The Geoffrey’s Pub and the Oriental Blossom, and manages the lodging and catering facilities of various institutions in India. Furthermore, the group manages 10 hotels under the Radisson, Park Plaza and Park Inn brands.
Sarovar Hotels was founded in 1994 by Anil Madhok, a hotel industry expert on India, Singapore and Sri Lanka markets. It is also run by Ajay K. Bakaya and Mansoor Adil who have built it into a robust and effective hotel platform combining marketing, human resources, operations, management and technical services.
Leveraging its hotel expertise and seasoned management staff, Sarovar has developed significantly over the past 5 years, growing from 4500 to nearly 6000 rooms in over 50 cities. Sarovar has a secured pipeline of over 20 hotels, most of which are due to join the network shortly.
Over the last few years, Sarovar also started to develop its brands outside its boundaries, targeting Africa, and more significantly Eastern Africa, which de facto also strengthens Louvre Hotels Group positioning as the largest hotel group in this part of the world.
This strong and experienced team will continue to provide its expertise and manage the hotels under its brands. Both hotel groups share the desire to continue developing Sarovar Hotels brands.
This powerful platform will also sustain the development of Louvre Hotels Group brand which has been present in the Indian sub-continent since 2007 and currently manages 22 hotels under its Golden Tulip Umbrella brand.
This reconciliation between Louvre Hotels Group and Sarovar Hotels offers unprecedented synergies between strong local brands and the world’s 5th largest hotel group. Respective hotel owners for both groups will benefit immediately from such synergies including local and international management expertise, world-wide distribution, loyalty programs, sales and marketing initiatives, and procurement services.
This deal clearly demonstrates the ambition of Louvre Hotels Group; boosting its development through strategic deals on high potential markets.
Krystel Blondeau joins Louvre Hotels Group as General Director for Operations in France
Krystel Blondeau started her career in the Hôtels et Compagnies Group, purchased shortly afterwards by Louvre Hotels Group. Her whole career has been in the hospitality and tourism sector. On 6 March she will take over as General Director for Operations in France
Krystel Blondeau holds a degree in Advanced Technology, specializing in network marketing, and started her career as Head of Development at the Hôtels et Compagnie Group, the owner of the Climat de France, Balladins and Nuit d’Hôtel brands.
Six years later, she was appointed Marketing Manager. Thanks to the purchase of the group by Louvre Hotels Group, she became Communications Manager and then Marketing and Sales Manager.
She played a significant role in the setting up of the Kyriad brand. In January 2005, she founded Kanel Consulting, to accompany players in the hospitality sector, commercial restaurants and real estate in their marketing strategies.
In August 2006, she joined the Fédération Internationale des Logis, which runs 2,600 hotels in 9 different countries, as General Director.
Her return to Louvre Hotels Group defines a new stage in her career. In charge of Operations in France, she forms part of the Executive Committee and will report directly to Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, the CEO, who believes that “her profound knowledge of the hotel sector, her energy and her leadership, together with her great knowledge of the issues and key players in the sector, such as investors, will all reinforce the Executive Committee and enable France to continue its development, boosting its supply and reinforcing its profitability”.
Krystel Blondeau holds a degree in Advanced Technology, specializing in network marketing, and started her career as Head of Development at the Hôtels et Compagnie Group, the owner of the Climat de France, Balladins and Nuit d’Hôtel brands.
Six years later, she was appointed Marketing Manager. Thanks to the purchase of the group by Louvre Hotels Group, she became Communications Manager and then Marketing and Sales Manager.
She played a significant role in the setting up of the Kyriad brand. In January 2005, she founded Kanel Consulting, to accompany players in the hospitality sector, commercial restaurants and real estate in their marketing strategies.
In August 2006, she joined the Fédération Internationale des Logis, which runs 2,600 hotels in 9 different countries, as General Director.
Her return to Louvre Hotels Group defines a new stage in her career. In charge of Operations in France, she forms part of the Executive Committee and will report directly to Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, the CEO, who believes that “her profound knowledge of the hotel sector, her energy and her leadership, together with her great knowledge of the issues and key players in the sector, such as investors, will all reinforce the Executive Committee and enable France to continue its development, boosting its supply and reinforcing its profitability”.
Louvre Hotels Group, The 1st French Hotel Group To Accept Card Payments From 1.3 Billion Chinese
While the Chinese clientele represents a huge growth driver for the French hotel industry, Louvre Hotels Group, which belongs to the Chinese group Jin Jiang, announces an unprecedented partnership with UnionPay.
The hotel group has become the first operator in its sector to tap into a market of several billion cardholders.
Although Chinese tourists represent a growing market and demonstrate particular loyalty to France as a destination, the hotel industry has not always adapted its conditions to provide optimal service.
For example, the Chinese could not, up until now, pay for their stay with a UnionPay bank card in France. UnionPay is a network of Chinese bank cards, with 5.4 billion cards issued in 40 countries and regions.
“Chinese tourists love France, they love Paris, and remain especially loyal in today’s particular context which has impacted our attractiveness.
The least we can do is to provide real hospitality, not just lip service, and thank them by making their client experience easier. Today, they have to carry large amounts of cash, with all the incurrent risks.
Thanks to this partnership agreement with the UnionPay network, we will continue to grow by always serving their legitimate wants and needs”
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels Group.
As of today, 23 hotels in the Ile-de-France region propose this payment solution. The terms of this agreement will apply to all subsidiaries in France by the end of 2017, followed by our franchised and managed hotels, in order to support tourists wherever their travels take them in France.
According to UnionPay, Chinese tourists charge an average of 5,400 euros on their card during a stay in France making it the 7th country worldwide–ahead of the United States and Singapore–and the number one European country, where Chinese tourists spend the most with a bank card.
The hotel group has become the first operator in its sector to tap into a market of several billion cardholders.
Although Chinese tourists represent a growing market and demonstrate particular loyalty to France as a destination, the hotel industry has not always adapted its conditions to provide optimal service.
For example, the Chinese could not, up until now, pay for their stay with a UnionPay bank card in France. UnionPay is a network of Chinese bank cards, with 5.4 billion cards issued in 40 countries and regions.
“Chinese tourists love France, they love Paris, and remain especially loyal in today’s particular context which has impacted our attractiveness.
The least we can do is to provide real hospitality, not just lip service, and thank them by making their client experience easier. Today, they have to carry large amounts of cash, with all the incurrent risks.
Thanks to this partnership agreement with the UnionPay network, we will continue to grow by always serving their legitimate wants and needs”
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels Group.
As of today, 23 hotels in the Ile-de-France region propose this payment solution. The terms of this agreement will apply to all subsidiaries in France by the end of 2017, followed by our franchised and managed hotels, in order to support tourists wherever their travels take them in France.
According to UnionPay, Chinese tourists charge an average of 5,400 euros on their card during a stay in France making it the 7th country worldwide–ahead of the United States and Singapore–and the number one European country, where Chinese tourists spend the most with a bank card.
INDONESIA: Louvre Hotels Group Received Award For Leading Global Hotel Chain In Indonesia
Louvre Hotels Group has received the award for Leading Global Hotel Chain in Indonesia for 2016 – 2017 given by ITTA , The Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards.
The award was presented on Wednesday December 14 , 2016 during the ITTA Gala Award Dinner held in Jakarta to Mr Mark van Ogtrop , MD of Louvre Hotels Indonesia.
Louvre Hotels Group operates over 30 hotels in Indonesia under the Brands : “Royal Tulip” , “Golden Tulip”, “Golden Tulip Essential”, “Kyriad” and soon to be launched “Campanile”. In 2016 the group successfully opened 3 new Royal Tulip Hotels in Bogor , Bedugul and Ubud last two both in Bali. In addition new Golden Tulip and Golden Tulip Essential hotels were opened in Lombok, Tangerang, Kuta and Jimbaran in Bali. Under the Brand Kyriad a total of 7 hotels were added in 2016
The group is further expanding its portfolio in 2017 with over 12 hotels to be opened throughout the year in Indonesia.
Mark van Ogtrop, MD of Louvre Hotels Group adds : “We are very excited to have received this award. It truly reflects the efforts of our team here in Indonesia and how the group has grown and successfully opened a group of quality hotels that we currently operate.
The recently added hotels in our portfolio are hotels that we are truly proud of and that add to the success of our reputation.”
The award was presented on Wednesday December 14 , 2016 during the ITTA Gala Award Dinner held in Jakarta to Mr Mark van Ogtrop , MD of Louvre Hotels Indonesia.
Louvre Hotels Group operates over 30 hotels in Indonesia under the Brands : “Royal Tulip” , “Golden Tulip”, “Golden Tulip Essential”, “Kyriad” and soon to be launched “Campanile”. In 2016 the group successfully opened 3 new Royal Tulip Hotels in Bogor , Bedugul and Ubud last two both in Bali. In addition new Golden Tulip and Golden Tulip Essential hotels were opened in Lombok, Tangerang, Kuta and Jimbaran in Bali. Under the Brand Kyriad a total of 7 hotels were added in 2016
The group is further expanding its portfolio in 2017 with over 12 hotels to be opened throughout the year in Indonesia.
Mark van Ogtrop, MD of Louvre Hotels Group adds : “We are very excited to have received this award. It truly reflects the efforts of our team here in Indonesia and how the group has grown and successfully opened a group of quality hotels that we currently operate.
The recently added hotels in our portfolio are hotels that we are truly proud of and that add to the success of our reputation.”
Monday, 14 March 2016
CHINA; Chinese Want To Conquer Hotel Industry As Well
The Middle Kingdom is a mass market, in the truest sense of the word. With a market volume of 229 billion US dollars, China’s tourism is world champion by now. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS, the worldwide leading provider of b2b hotel data, more than 700 new hotels with 205,800 rooms are currently in the pipeline in China. In addition, hotel chains such as Jin Jiang increase their investments abroad: After the Louvre Hotels Group acquisition also the stake in Europe's leading hotel group Accor has been increased now to more than six percent.
The world has to be prepared for more guests from China: last year 109 million travelled abroad, mostly to Hong Kong, South Korea and Thailand - and to Europe. In the past four years the number of Chinese guests increased by almost one hundred percent on the Old Continent.
Due to their size, Chinese groups become more important – five Chinese hotel groups rank in the top 20 of the largest hotel groups worldwide. With more than 715,000 hotel rooms, Hilton Worldwide remains the largest one followed by Marriott International (714,000 rooms) and on the third place the InterContinental Hotels Group (approx. 710,000 rooms). After the hotel chains Wyndham, Choice and Accor, the Plateno Hotel Groups from Guangzhou in China ranks on the sixth place with about 442,000 rooms. Jin Jiang Hotels from Shanghai (352,000 rooms), which recently brought the European Louvre Hotels Group is on the ninth place.
Further Chinese hotel groups in the top 20 are Homes Inns & Hotels, China Lodging Group and GreenTree Inns. In total 32 Chinese hotel groups rank in the top 300 hotel groups. Even in terms of the world's largest hotel brands China is one step ahead: "7 Days Inn" by the Plateno Hotels Group is with approximately 380,000 rooms significantly ahead of the previously top-ranked hotel brand Best Western.
TOPHOTELPROJECTS collects and evaluates data about all hotel construction projects and hotel chains worldwide in an online database and provides its subscribers with a comprehensive overview of all major hotel projects, refurbishments and extensions worldwide. The online database currently holds over 5,500 live and confirmed projects and more than 2,000 hotel brands.
Further information:
www.tophotelprojects.com
Contact:
Andreas Rohde, rohde.a@tophotelprojects.com
TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH
Jeersdorfer Weg 20, 27356 Rotenburg (near Bremen)
Tel. +49 (0)4261 4140-0, Fax +49 (0)4261 4140-400
Press service:
Carsten Hennig, presse@tophotelprojects.com
Mobile +49 (0)151 17205583
The world has to be prepared for more guests from China: last year 109 million travelled abroad, mostly to Hong Kong, South Korea and Thailand - and to Europe. In the past four years the number of Chinese guests increased by almost one hundred percent on the Old Continent.
Due to their size, Chinese groups become more important – five Chinese hotel groups rank in the top 20 of the largest hotel groups worldwide. With more than 715,000 hotel rooms, Hilton Worldwide remains the largest one followed by Marriott International (714,000 rooms) and on the third place the InterContinental Hotels Group (approx. 710,000 rooms). After the hotel chains Wyndham, Choice and Accor, the Plateno Hotel Groups from Guangzhou in China ranks on the sixth place with about 442,000 rooms. Jin Jiang Hotels from Shanghai (352,000 rooms), which recently brought the European Louvre Hotels Group is on the ninth place.
Further Chinese hotel groups in the top 20 are Homes Inns & Hotels, China Lodging Group and GreenTree Inns. In total 32 Chinese hotel groups rank in the top 300 hotel groups. Even in terms of the world's largest hotel brands China is one step ahead: "7 Days Inn" by the Plateno Hotels Group is with approximately 380,000 rooms significantly ahead of the previously top-ranked hotel brand Best Western.
TOPHOTELPROJECTS collects and evaluates data about all hotel construction projects and hotel chains worldwide in an online database and provides its subscribers with a comprehensive overview of all major hotel projects, refurbishments and extensions worldwide. The online database currently holds over 5,500 live and confirmed projects and more than 2,000 hotel brands.
Further information:
www.tophotelprojects.com
Contact:
Andreas Rohde, rohde.a@tophotelprojects.com
TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH
Jeersdorfer Weg 20, 27356 Rotenburg (near Bremen)
Tel. +49 (0)4261 4140-0, Fax +49 (0)4261 4140-400
Press service:
Carsten Hennig, presse@tophotelprojects.com
Mobile +49 (0)151 17205583
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