GHANA: Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa Wins Ghana Hotel Association Awards

Swiss International is proud to announce of the Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa winning the Ghana Hotel Association Award 2017.

Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa in Accra wins the Ghana Hotel Association Award for the Best Conference & Banqueting Team.

Baar (CH)/Ras al Khaimah (UAE)/Accra (Ghana), April 4, 2018 – Swiss International proudly announces that the Alisa Hotels whereby Swiss Spirit Hotels & Suites Alisa is part of, won the Best Conference & Banqueting team.

Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa is a licensed hotel of Swiss International, operated by Alisa Hotels and located in the Alisa Hotels complex.

The winners of the Ghana Hotels Association Awards 2017 were revealed during the well-attended annual dinner event held on the 20th of January 2018 in Accra, Ghana.

Founded in 1975, the Ghana Hotel Association honors the skilled and talented hoteliers across the country for their well deserved efforts in achieving and maintaining international standards and quality service delivery.

Mr. Masha Kifalu – General Manager of Alisa Hotels Over the now 2 years since the opening of the Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa in Accra.

The hotel and its team members have maintained the warmth of hospitality to many guests from around the world, said Mr. Henri Kennedie, the CEO of Swiss International Hotels & Resorts.

We know that our people are our greatest asset, and that is why we praise Alisa Hotels for this outstanding achievement and the Ghana Hotel Association for celebrating them.

Swiss International Hotels Founded in 1982, Swiss International Hotels is established in Switzerland.

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts is currently associated with hotels in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Greater China, the Middle East and Africa.

The company is registered in Baar, Switzerland and is operating from the UAE (Ras Al Khaimah).

Swiss International is operating and licensing its hotels under the following brands: Royal Swiss (Luxury), Swiss International Hotels & Resorts (Upscale), Swiss Spirit Hotels & Suites (Mid-market) and Yes Inn (Economy).

Upon receiving the award from the Ghana Hotel Association, the Alisa Hotels’ General Manager, Mr. Masha Kifalu, said: This award represents the dedication of the team in achieving and exceeding each and every guest’s expectations when they are in our company.

This applies to each and every one at the hotels. We therefore would like to dedicate the award to all the ladies and gentlemen who in one way or another contributed to us receiving this prestigious recognition.

Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa has been one of the favorite places to stay among the travelers when in Accra.


Tourism Observer

KENYA: Swiss International Pens Management Agreement For Leisure And Conference Resort At Mount Kenya

1. INTERNATIONAL QUALITY – LOCAL AFFINITY Page 1 Press release For Immediate Release Swiss International signs management agreement for a large leisure and conference resort at Mount Kenya “Swiss International Resort Mount Kenya” is expected to open at the end of 2017 Baar (CH)/Ras al Khaimah (UAE)/Nairobi (Kenya), Swiss International signed a management agreement with Mlima Kenya Holiday Homes Ltd to co-develop and manage a “one-of-a-kind” resort, located at the scenic foothills of Mount Kenya at Naro Moru. The agreement was signed at the Swiss International Lenana-Nairobi that opened its doors earlier in December. Present at the signing were Mr. Ronald Ndegwa (CEO of Mlima Kenya Holiday Homes Ltd), Mr. Henri Kennedie (CEO of Swiss International) and Mr. Benson Karanja (CEO of Uniform Capital Partners Ltd.). Uniform Capital Partners was the legal advisor to Mlima Kenya Holiday Homes.

2. INTERNATIONAL QUALITY – LOCAL AFFINITY Page 2 Swiss International Resort Mount Kenya will be a notable architectural landmark on the Nanyuki landscape with a total of 236 villas, townhouses hotel rooms & suites and an Event and Conference Centre for 1’000 participants. Swiss International Resort Mount Kenya will develop and offer for sale to individual owners:  82 Villas (4 bedroom)  54 Townhouses (2 and 3-bedroom) Mr. Ronald Ndegwa, the CEO of Mlima Kenya Holiday Homes Ltd, remarked “In the coming years, we are confident that Swiss International Resort Mount Kenya will be acknowledged as a prime venue and a platform for significant events in Kenya. Our partnership with Swiss International, which is known for providing exceptional hospitality service, will be a vital building block to support the success of the resort” Mr. Henri W.R. Kennedie, Chairman and CEO of Swiss International said, “This project is indeed one of the most exciting projects for us. It is a resort with full-fledged leisure and event facilities and that provides with amenities whatever the guests’ can think of which completely aligns with what we want to see in our properties” Swiss International has continued to show its commitment for the African region. Lately, the company opened its hotel in Nairobi with Swiss International Lenana. With the arrival of Swiss International Resort Mount Kenya, the chain will add its 6th property in Africa. (In the picture from left to right: Benson Karanja, Ronald Ndegwa, & Henri Kennedie)

3. INTERNATIONAL QUALITY – LOCAL AFFINITY Page 3 Facility overview: The Swiss International Resort Mount Kenya will offer residents and guests a wide range of facilities which includes:  A deluxe upscale hotel with 100 rooms & suites  3 restaurants: Swiss Café Restaurant & Lounge, Ticino Ristorante and TED & Co  An Eventives center for meetings and events in the hotel  Swiss Select Lounge  Fully serviced members only Inspirations Swimming Pool & Gym  A 9 hole reversible to 18 hotel golf course  One Golf Clubhouse with a large Bar & restaurant facility  2 free standing restaurants: Tukule and Safari Restaurant  A Safari Museum  An Art Gallery  A large luxury Spa, with treatment rooms, Sauna and steam rooms  Catering facilities  Welcome center for Resident & Hotel guests  Retail center It is a mixed use residential and holiday development close to the Mount Kenya National Park and 35 minutes flight away from the Nairobi city. It doesn’t end here; for guests who would like to keep up with their fitness routine the resort also provides with multiple outdoor activities facilities such as cycling & jogging tracks, tennis courts, aerobics, hiking and also a playground for children. Additionally, the resort is complemented by a free wireless internet, supermarket, gift shop, open air & covered parking, helipad, Jacuzzi, & club house. In a nutshell, the resort has it all for a fulfilled experience for its guests.

4. INTERNATIONAL QUALITY – LOCAL AFFINITY Page 4 Swiss International Hotels & Resorts Founded in 1982, Swiss International Hotels is established in Switzerland. Swiss International Hotels & Resorts is currently associated with hotels in Switzerland, Greater China, the Middle East and Africa. The company is registered in Baar, Switzerland and is operating from the UAE (Ras Al Khaimah). Swiss International is operating and licensing its hotels under the luxury brand “Royal Swiss” the upscale Swiss International and The Residences by Swiss International, as well as the company’s midscale brand Swiss Spirit, Hotels & Resorts. Other Swiss International hotels on the African continent: Swiss International Mabisel Port Harcourt Nigeria Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Mardezok Asaba Nigeria Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Freetown Freetown Sierra Leone Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa Accra Ghana Swiss International Lenana Nairobi Kenya Please also see :( http://www.swissinternationalhotels.com/)