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Pascuale Baiguera, general manager, Movenpick Hotel Beirut
Breaking Travel News talks to Pascuale Baiguera, general manager, Movenpick Hotel Beirut, about the hotel, what it brings to tourism in Lebanon and explains how the source markets for the country are developing in 2017.
Mövenpick reveals first property in the Maldives
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first resort in the Maldives. The planned 102-unit resort, Mӧvenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives, will be situated on the remote Kuredhivaru Island in Noonu Atoll, providing a desirable sanctuary surrounded by pristine natural beauty in the undeveloped northern part of the Maldives.
Paul Mulcahy, senior vice president, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
Breaking Travel News chats with Paul Mulcahy, senior vice president, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, as the brand launches its new child-friendly offering around the world. Also on the agenda are plans for further expansion in the Middle East.
Mövenpick Hotel Addis Ababa slated for 2019 opening
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed its first hotel in Ethiopia, in the capital Addis Ababa, as its expansion in sub-Saharan Africa gathers pace. Slated to open in quarter for of 2019, Mövenpick Hotel Addis Ababa will be located in the city’s exclusive Bole district, just 2.5 kilometres from the international airport, and will feature 252 keys.
Mövenpick signs hotel & apartments in Muscat
Mövenpick is set to open its first hotel in Oman’s capital city, Muscat. Part of a design-led upscale mixed-used development, the Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Azaiba Muscat will capitalise on its prime location in Muscat’s commercial hub, the Ghala District, adjacent to the Sultan Qaboos Highway and close to the new international airport and Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Dan Benzaquen, general manager, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay
Dan Benzaquen, general manager, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay, tells Breaking Travel News about the hotel and argues Jordan is one of the great undiscovered gems of global tourism.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts plans new hotel in Saudi Arabia
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Karan Gulf Services, for a new hotel within Saudi Arabia’s Wa’ad Al Shamal industrial city.
Mövenpick opens first serviced apartments in Asia
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has launched a brand new serviced apartment property, its second property in the Thai capital – the Mövenpick Residences Ekkamai Bangkok.
Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin set to open in November
Swiss hotel management company Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will rebrand and manage a luxury villa and suite resort in Hua Hin, Thailand. The new property is to be named the Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Chavy drives Mövenpick expansion forward
Last year was a momentous year for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, marked by the appointment of its new chief executive, Olivier Chavy. This ushered in a new era for the hospitality firm, which also unveiled a fresh new logo and corporate identity to better reflect its warmth and inherent ‘Swissness’. Breaking Travel News here looks ahead to what the company has in store for 2017.
Mövenpick signs for Quảng Bình, Vietnam, property
The international Swiss hospitality company Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new Mövenpick property in the coastal province of Quảng Bình in Vietnam. The fifth Mövenpick hotel in the country, the signing comes on the heels of several other agreements across Asia as the company continues to seek opportunities for growth in the region.
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo opens in Sri Lanka
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a strikingly-modern property in Colombo, introducing a unique hospitality concept that brings attitude and altitude to the Sri Lankan capital. The 24-floor Mövenpick Hotel Colombo is the first international five-star property to open in the city in 25 years, a milestone that reflects the country’s new-found energy and optimism.