Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has appointed Ritz-Carlton to run the Grand Canal Hotel Abu Dhabi.
ADNH chairman H.E. Saif Al Hajeri said: “Our alliance with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is a demonstration of our overall plans for ADNH’s growth strategy. We are conscious of the fact that our success has been built through mutually beneficial alliances with world-class partners and the appointment of The Ritz-Carlton reinforces that strategy.
“Today, we are excited to work with one of the most reputable names in the hotel industry, and we intend to continue developing such relationships in the future to ensure the growth of quality tourism in the UAE,” he continued.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company president Simon Cooper added: “The appointment of The Ritz-Carlton to manage its first property in Abu Dhabi works well within our plans to reinforce our strategy of forging strong alliances with world-class partners like ADNH.
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“Our partnership with ADNH in the development of this hotel is an exciting opportunity for our company to extend its presence in such an important part of the world.”
Previously, the 532-room hotel, which is located close to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, was due to be operated by JW Marriott.
The decision to negotiate a new management contract with Marriott International was taken because “of the calibre of the hotel” said ADNH CEO Richard W. Riley.
“We are pleased to see our efforts coming to reality, and we are excited about this partnership with The Ritz-Carlton,” commented Riley.
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