Coral signs two hotels in Sudan

Coral Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Sudanese Kuwaiti Hotels Co. Ltd. (SKHC) for two properties in Sudan, marking the company’s first move into North-East Africa.

SKHC representative Abu Baker Mohamed Abu Baker said the company was “delighted to join hands with Coral Hotels & Resorts”.

“Our objective is to offer an unforgettable integrated experience to travellers - be they businessmen or tourists,” he said.

“We are confident that Coral Hotels with their amazing experience and expertise would be able to please any segment of clientele.”

Both hotels are already operational and occupy Sudan’s capital Khartoum and the strategic town of Port Sudan.

Coral Khartoum features 285 rooms and offers its guest all 5-star facilities including dining and leisure outlets, while Coral Port Sudan boasts 114 rooms.

Michel Noblet, CEO, HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings — parent company of Coral Hotels & Resorts said, “Given that Africa is a key development market for us, we are extremely pleased to have signed these management agreements and grateful to Sudanese Kuwaiti Hotels Co. Ltd. for having given us this opportunity.

“Sudan holds great promise for our industry. The number of tourists arriving in Sudan increased from 52,000 in 2002 to 70,100 in 2007 and the figure is on the rise. This has naturally boosted the demand for high quality hotel accommodations across the country. Both Coral Khartoum and Coral Port Sudan are superbly located and bear all the characteristics that make our brand so attractive to travellers.”

Michel added, “We believe Coral Khartoum and Coral Port Sudan will position us for long-term growth and success in Africa. The signing of these agreements is testament to the strength and value of our brand. By working closely with our associates we ensure superior results and high return on investment.”