Shangri-la to no longer manage Traders Hotel Dubai

Traders Hotel Dubai, a 4-star property located in Deira, Dubai, has recently changed hands -- Hong Kong-based Shangri-La group will no longer manage the hotel and will hand it over to the new managers, Sun and Sky Hotels, on May 31 2015.

Sun and Sky Hotels have partnered with Best Western International for a franchise, and will rebrand Traders Hotel to Best Western Premier Deira Hotel.

Sun & Sky Hospitality Group managing director Raju Kesavan said: “By partnering with the world's biggest hotel brand Best Western International, Sun & Sky Hotels will be more known in the global market; also soon we are planning to add more properties under this partnership”.

Best Western senior vice president of international operations Suzi Yoder added: “Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting cities and a destination with a heavy demand for both corporate and leisure clients. Entering Dubai with an established local operator strengthens our current foothold in the GCC region. We are very proud to welcome the Best Western Premier Deira Hotel to our global family of hotels.”

In addition, the 250-key hotel will offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mini –bars, all day dining, conference and banquet facilities and fitness centre.