GHM Hotels to detail ‘bold plans’
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GHM, the company that manages exclusive properties anchored in Southeast Asia, is entering its third decade with plans for new boutique properties beyond its base. New properties will be in China, Switzerland, India and the UAE, effectively doubling its portfolio.
At ATM, the company will be on hand to discuss the developments in detail including its new Chinese brand Ahn Luh. Last year GHM inked a deal in the UAE — its first project The Chedi Khorfakkan in Sharjah.
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FRHI Makkah boasts record occupancy
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Fairmont Raffles Hotels International Makkah (FRHI) is sending a delegation of senior executives to represent the property and “offer an insight into the strategically important role their properties are playing in Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning religious tourism market”, the company said.
Khaled Yamak, group director of communications & business development, FRHI Makkah, said: “With our properties affording unrivalled views of, and access to, the Holy Ka’aba and the Masjid al-Haram — the holiest sites in Islam — our central Makkah location is ideal for pilgrims and Umrah performers visiting the city to fulfil their spiritual duties.
“In fact, our properties — offering 2,600 rooms and suites — make-up 40% of accommodation options in the central Makkah area. Furthermore, our average occupancies for our two operating hotels peaked at 90% in Q1 of 2012 — the highest to date since opening.”
The FHRI Makkah hotels represent three brands — Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel.
Citymax Hotels to unveil expansion
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Citymax Hotels, the hospitality arm of the Landmark Group, is set to unveil its strategic expansion plans on the opening day of ATM 2012. A showcase of the properties’ amenities as well as stay packages for tourists will also be highlighted during the event.
The company will also host dedicated areas for conducting business meetings and food tasting sessions.
According to Citymax, its properties have enjoyed more than 92% occupancy over the winter.
Russel Sharpe, COO, Citymax Hotels, said: “Citymax’s value-for-money proposition has helped the brand register phenomenal growth”.
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