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Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East and Africa (MEA) has introduced the M Hotel brand with the opening of two hotels in Saudi Arabia and Dubai, signifying continued strategic expansion for the group across the region and ensuring it is firmly on track to meet its target of 100 hotels by 2020. Launched on January 16, 2017, the 242-room M Hotel Dubai Downtown is based in the city’s main business hub, nearby to key destinations such as Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai International Financial Centre. Guests can expect an all-day dining restaurant, swimming pool and fully equipped fitness centre as well as five flexible conference rooms, three boardrooms and a business centre. The first M Hotel to launch in the region, M Hotel Mekkah opened its doors in December, catering towards both business travellers and pilgrim guests. Situated on Ibrahim Al-Khali Street, near to the Grand Mosque, the hotel offers 785 guest rooms and suites as well as extensive facilities and amenities including two restaurants, a state-of-the-art spa and two ballrooms to have host events. Designed with the savvy and hyper-connected business traveller in mind, the contemporary M Hotel brand offers urban hotels in sought-after destinations, providing business-ready services and spaces alongside leisure facilities to ensure comfort, convenience and a work-life balance. Francois Kassab, Chief Operating Officer, Millennium & Copthorne Middle East and Africa says, “The M Hotel brand is already well-established in Asia and we have been looking for the right opportunity to debut and grow it within the Middle East. Saudi Arabia remains one of our strongest growth markets in the region and we are on track to comfortably meet our target of 20 …

It is reported that Deyaar Development has signed a deal with hotel operator Millennium & Copthorne to operate three hospitality developments in Dubai spanning 953 units. The Dubai-based developer said in a statement that the move is part of its ongoing drive to support Dubai’s tourism and hospitality infrastructure needs. The strategic alliance with Millennium & Copthorne spans three of Deyaar’s current developments – a hotel and serviced apartments development in Al Barsha next to Mall of the Emirates, luxury residences at The Atria in Business Bay and premium serviced apartments at Montrose in Dubai Science Park. All three developments are scheduled for completion from late 2017 to early 2018, Deyaar said. Millennium & Copthorne will manage and operate the developments’ hotel and serviced apartments, as well as provide consultancy services during the construction phase of the projects. Deyaar’s CEO Saeed Al Qatami said: “The new developments will provide convenient overnight, short-term and long-term hospitality options for business and leisure travellers to Dubai. We have chosen our locations based on convenient access to the major business and transport nodes, including malls, metro stations and offices.” Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, president and CEO, Millennium & Copthorne MEA, added: “We are delighted to partner with Deyaar, a company of excellence in the real estate sector, to bring these exciting developments to the market. The projects will add to the breadth of Dubai’s hospitality offering, boosting the number of international standard, high quality hotel rooms and serviced apartment accommodation to meet rising demand,” he said.

Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East and Africa has announced the opening of the Millennium Airport Counter at Abu Dhabi International Airport to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers looking to stay at one of their nine properties in the UAE. The Group’s Abu Dhabi hotel General Managers and key executives from the regional corporate office attended the official launch. Managed by the Millennium & Copthorne team, the newly launched counter is conveniently located in the arrivals terminal and offers immediate accommodation and meet and greet services for hotels in Abu Dhabi as well as other properties across the UAE. Francois Kassab, Chief Operating Officer, Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East & Africa commented that with nine hotels currently operating in the UAE as well as an extensive development pipeline including the upcoming launch of luxury hotel Bab Al Qasr, it is a key destination for them. Passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport is increasing every year and they hope to benefit from this by delivering first-class service from the moment guests land.

The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi marks the debut of global hotel group Millennium & Copthorne in Georgia. The official unveiling was conducted by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development signalled the start of the festivities. With an unrivalled location on the famous Rustaveli Avenue, close to the banks of the River Mtkvari, The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi is situated in the heart of the capital. Surrounded by chic designer boutiques, art galleries and a wealth of historical and cultural attractions as well as commercial and governmental buildings, the hotel is perfectly positioned for discerning travellers.

Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East and Africa has announced plans to substantially expand its operating portfolio in the Middle East region over the next year with 12 hotels set to open in the next 12 months. The hotel openings for the global hotel operator will be in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and its first property in Georgia. The new properties will add over 4,000 rooms to the Group’s existing operating portfolio of 26 hotels in the region, reinforcing its position as one of the fastest growing hotel operators and ensuring it stays on track to have 100 hotels by 2020. Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, President and CEO, Millennium & Copthorne MEA, said that they are entering a very exciting period in the group’s evolution which will see them extend their presence across the Gulf region as well as in new markets such as Georgia. They are building an enviable market share, with a unique portfolio of brands catering towards different audiences, from mid-scale through to luxury. They believe they are in a strong position to meet the needs of the market by offering global expertise alongside an understanding of the local market. These new openings bring them closer to realising their ambitious vision of having 100 hotels by 2020 and solidifying their position as a leading hotel operator in the region.