Alila Hotels & Resorts Group is set to open its first Middle East hotel in Oman in Q2, 2014 following handover of the resort from the Sultanate’s tourism development company Omran at the end of this year.
Located in the Hajar Mountains and set 2000 metres above sea level, the Alila Jabal Akhdar Hotel will be part of Alila’s Lifestyle Collection and has been designed by W S Atkins and P49 according to the local Omani building style and natural landscape.
Omran CEO Wael Al Lawati said: ““The handover of this landmark project is yet another milestone for the growth of tourism in the Sultanate and we look forward to working with Alila Hotels & Resorts to ensure its success.
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“Like Omran, Alila also shares a strong vision for sustainable tourism, making them the ideal partners to take over the management of the project.”
Alia’s president Mark Edleson commented: “Alila is delighted to have been chosen to manage such a prestigious and unique hotel in such a breathtaking location. The Jabal Akhdar region is perfect for our first foray into the Middle East. Its combination of interesting natural eco-systems, physical beauty and intriguing history and culture perfectly fit within our development philosophy.
"Our operations team looks forward to delivering the ‘Alila Experience’ to guests when we open our doors in 2014."
The property comprises 84 suites and two Jabal villas,a restaurant and bar, outdoor and indoor pools and Spa Alila.
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