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MillenniumHotelsandResortssignstwoiconichotelsinMakkah
RapidlyexpandingtheGrouppresenceandMillenniumBrandstotheHolyCity
August,2017 -MillenniumHotelsandResorts iscontinuingwith itssuccessfulexpansionstrategyacrossSaudiArabiabyannouncingthetakeoveroftwolandmarkhotelsintheHolyCityofMakkah.FollowingthesigningofamanagementagreementwithMakkahConstruction&DevelopmentCompany,theGroupwilloperateMakkahMillenniumHotelandMakkahMillenniumTowers,undertheglobalflagshipofMillenniumHotelsandResorts,MiddleEastandAfricawiththeagreementcomingintoeffectby1stSeptember2017.ThemovesolidifiestheGroup’spositionasoneofthefastestgrowingoperatorsintheKingdom,ensuringitcomfortablymeetsitstargettoopenover20hotelsinSaudiArabiawithinthenextfouryears.AsthenearesthotelstoAlMasjidAlHaram,withdirectaccesstoTheHolyKaaba,thepropertiesoccupyapremiumlocationinMakkah, providing an ideal base for pilgrim travellers. The 614 key Makkah Millennium Hotel is scheduled to go underextensiverenovationwiththeplantoconvertthehotelintoauniqueluxurypropertypartofTheBiltmoreCollectionsettoprovidethehighestlevelofguestexperiencetopilgrimtravellers.Meanwhile,the802keyMakkahMillenniumTowersadjacentto Makkah Millennium Hotel will deliver the high service standards expected from Millennium Collection. With iconicarchitecture and traditionally-inspired Arabian décor combined, both hotels create a contemporary celebration of Arabichospitality, andwill offerworld-class amenities, includinga rangeof restaurants,meeting spaces, prayerhalls and fitnessfacilities,andwilladdresstherapidlygrowingdemandintheHolyCity.Mr.AliHamadLakhraimAlzaabi,PresidentandCEO,MillenniumHotelsandResortsMEAstated;“Wearehonouredtoenterinto an agreementwithMakkahConstruction&Development Company, one of theKingdom’smost renowned real estatedevelopers tooperate these landmarkhotels.Religious tourism isexpected to riseeven further in theHolyCity, andwithsignificant government investment into infrastructure there are plenty of opportunities to support this development byofferinganarrayofexcellentaccommodationoptionsforvisitors.
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OurGrouppossessestheresourcesandknowledgetooperatetheseprestigiousproperties,ensuringweconsistentlydeliverthehigheststandardsthankstoourglobalexpertisecombinedwithadeepunderstandingoftheregion.WelookforwardtobeginningthislongtermandfruitfulrelationshipwithMakkahConstruction&DevelopmentCompany.”H.E.SheikhAbdulRahmanA.Fakieh,ChairmanofMakkahConstructionandDevelopmentCompanynoted;“WearedelightedtoenterintothispartnershipandlookforwardtoworkingcloselywithglobalhospitalityleaderMillenniumHotels&Resorts.Weareconfidentthattheywilldeliverexceptionaloperationalandservicestandardsandtheirconsiderableexpertisewillenabletheseuniquepropertiestoachievetheirfullpotential,ensuringamutuallybeneficialcollaborationformanyyearstocome.”
MillenniumHotels&ResortscurrentlyoperatesfivepropertiesintheKingdom,withanadditional21upcomingpropertiesinthepipeline.TheGroup’snextopeningsforthecountryincludeMillenniumMadinaAirport,MillenniumMakkahAlNaseemandCopthorneMakkahAlNaseem.
Forfurtherinformationandhotelreservations,visitwww.millenniumhotels.com.
-ENDS-MediaEnquiriesHue&Cry:LucyFotheringhamandLucyBrennanE:[email protected]:+44(0)2038295690AboutMillennium&CopthorneHotelsPlcMillennium&CopthorneHotelsplc(LSE:MLC),listedontheLondonStockExchangesince1996,isaglobalhotelcompany,whichowns,assetmanagesand/oroperatesaworldwideportfolioofover125hotelsacrosseightdistinctglobalbrands–GrandMillennium,Millennium,GrandCopthorne,Copthorne,MHotel,MSocial,StudioMandKingsgate– throughoutAsiaPacific,Europe,MiddleEast,andNorthAmerica.MillenniumHotelsandResorts(MHR)wasestablishedasaglobalbrandbyMillennium&CopthorneHotelsplctoprovideacommonmarketingandoperatingplatformacrossitsportfolio.Foundedonthephilosophyofgenuinehospitality,thisdynamichospitalitygrouphasanoutstandingreputationforexcellence,takingprideinexceedingtheneedsofitsbusinessandleisuretravellers. The strategic localities of its properties in key gateways cities such as London, Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha,Singapore,Beijing,Shanghai,Seoul,Taipei,HongKong,KualaLumpur,andBangkokmakesMHRtheperfectaddresstoconductyourbusinessorindulgeyourselfwhileonholiday.AboutMillenniumHotelsandResortsMillenniumHotelsandResortsisaglobalhotelgroupthatoffersauniquerangeofpropertiesaroundtheworld.Foundedonthe philosophy of genuine hospitality, the group takes pride inmeeting and exceeding the needs of business and leisuretravellers.Ourhotelsarenevercookie-cutter,butalwaysfresh,surprisingandtailoredtotheirlocation.
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Thegroupoffersover100fourandfivestarproperties,ingatewaycitiesacrossAsia,Europe,MiddleEast,NewZealandandNorthAmerica.MillenniumHotels andResorts consists of eight brands:GrandMillennium,Millennium,GrandCopthorne,Copthorne,Kingsgate,MHotel,MSocialandStudioM.IntheUKandEurope,thereare24well-appointedhotels,situatedinprimelocationsacrossLondon,theNorthandSouthofEngland,Scotland,Wales,FranceandItaly.Allhotelsoffersuperbaccommodation,directtransportlinksandahighqualityofservice.From a single property in Abu Dhabi, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East & Africa has expanded into variousneighbouringdestinationsandisnowrecognisedasoneofthefastestgrowingregionalhotelmanagementcompaniesintheMiddle East & Africa. Along the way, the company has cultivated partnerships with reputable and respected owners.MillenniumHotels&Resortscurrentlyoperates30hotels,has12hotelsduetoopenwithinthenextyearand40hotelsinthepipelineacrosstheregion.FormoreinformationaboutMillenniumHotelsandResortsvisitwww.milleniumhotels.com
