Sheraton Miramar Wins Award of Excellence
On the Occasion of the World Tourism Day held on 27th, September 2012. Sheraton Miramar has been awarded as the best hotel among the top five stars hotels in Red Sea. Mr.Hisham Zaazou Minister of Tourism awarded SheratonMiramar “Certificate of Appreciation ”for its remarkable efforts in promoting tourism to Egypt.
This success has been reached through Sheraton Miramar special care about environment and the best use of different types of natural energy , in addition to the green landscape that characterize Sheraton Miramar.
The objective of World Tourism Day is to encourage awareness among the international community towards the importance of tourism in all aspects. Mr. Amr Morsy Director of Sales and Marketing received the award from Mr. Hisham Zaazou Minister of Tourism.
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Hartmut Noack Appointed New General Manager Of The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm el Sheikh
Duchauffour, area vice-president, Europe and Middle East of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. Mr. Noack brings a wealth of expertise cultivated over more than 20 years in hotel management within Asia, Europe, and Middle East.
A German national, Mr. Noack is responsible for all operations and sales of the 320-room beachfront resort located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.
Before joining The Ritz-Carlton,Sharm El Sheikh, Mr. Noack was the general manager for the 288-roomMarriott Hotel, Islamabad – Pakistan. He began his hotel career with Hilton Hotel, Istanbul – Turkey in 1983 as an Executive Sous Chef and working his way to an appointment as The Executive Chef and The Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton hotels in Turkey and Sri Lanka and Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort, Penang, Malaysia.
His wealth experience in such destinations led him to consecutive leadership role which is Executive Assistant Manager at Crown Plaza and Holiday Inn Hotels, in charge of room division including housekeeping, food & beverage, engineering, and security departments. Mr. Noack was later appointed as General Manager at several international chain hotels as Intercontinental Astana, Kazakhstan, Ramada Hotel Dubai, UAE, Hanoi Horison Hotel, Vietnam, Excelsior-Creek Hotel, Dubai, UAE, and Islamabad Marriott Hotel, Pakistan. Mr. Noack will be managing The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh luxury resort located on the southern tip of Sinai Peninsula. Set amidst100,000 square meters of beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Tiran Island and the Red Sea, the resort features 500 meters of unspoiled beach, 320 guest rooms and suites, six restaurants and lounges featuring Italian, Arabian and Japanese cuisines, a fullservice spa and more than 1,000 square meters of elegant indoor and outdoor meeting space.
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Grand Nile Tower Hosts DR. Kadir Topbas, Mayor of Istanbul
Grand Nile Tower was selected to host Dr. Kadir Topbas, Mayor of Istanbul and the accompanying official delegation where Dr. Abdel-Qawi Khalifa Minister of Utilities, Drinking Water & Sewage and Dr. Osama Kamal, Cairo Governor invited Turkish experts and specialists in various fields of traffic, recycling, health, water projects and sanitation within the framework of the bilateral cooperation agreement signed between Egypt and Turkey that enables experience and information exchange between both sister countries.
The meeting of both Turkish and Egyptian delegations followed by elegant luncheon was held at Nile Expo ballroom with its breathtaking views of the Nile River from all angels. Grand Nile Tower’s management team welcomed their Excellencies and the accompanying delegations whom all praised the quality of the exquisite service, food quality and rendered hospitality during this important meeting.
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INTIMISSIMI Pearls: black lace and white pearls for intimate wear that seduces with romanticism
Refined romanticism for the INTIMISSIMI Pearls “micro collection,” which offers a selection of items that play with combinations of laces and pearls. This line unveils a contemporary remake of the Baby- Doll on the borderline between lingerie and sexy, seductive mini-dress, the Balconette Bra with matching Brazilian panties and coordinated garter belts, the silk blouse with a collar fully adorned with pearls.
Alternating lights and darks - black lace and the white of the pearl; peek-a-boo - the soft and impalpable silk of the blouse that reveals glimpses of a black and resolute Baby-Doll; a combination of romanticism and seductive capacity, interpreted respectively through the intentional selection of black lace and white pearl. Sensuality with the retro taste that also conquered Olivia Palermo, the socialite of international fame and special guest at the INITIMISSIMI fashion show in Verona last July.
Refined articles that, true to the INTIMISSIMI tradition, unite the idea of quality with competitive prices by reinterpreting the attention to every last detail that led the Veronese brand to international success.
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Nadia El Ansari Multi Property Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Cairo and Renaissance Cairo Mirage City
Mr. Magdy Naguib, the General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel Cairo has recently appointed Nadia El Ansari to Multi-property Director of Sales and Marketing for JW Marriott Cairo and Renaissance Cairo Mirage City which is forecasted to open towards the end of 2012.
Nadia brings in a rich experience garnered from her career in the hospitality industry and her successful leadership experience with Marriott International. Nadia has been a member of the Marriott family for the past 14 years.
Prior to her recent appointment she held several posts like Director of Sales & Marketing at London Marriott Hotel Park Lane and Director of Sales and Marketing at the Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Khayyam Casino.
During her time with Marriott she received many awards like Egypt Business Council Leader for Sales & Marketing 2010 & 2011, Marriott Global Sales Award 2008 & 2010 and Manager of the Year 2004 at the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane.
“It is a great honor to be joining JW Marriott Cairo and Renaissance Cairo Mirage City” says Nadia. “Both hotels have been designed to become the premiere corporate and leisure destination hotels in their markets providing guests with the latest technology,amenities and service.
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Rotana Signs Hotel Management Agreement for its First Property in Mauritania
Rotana, one of the leading hospitality management companies in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel managementcontract with Al Majmoua Almouritania pour l’Investissement (MMI) to manage a hotel in the capital of Nouakchott. The 5-star hotel will be located within the Ribat Al Bahar project, and will open under Rotana’s “Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana” brand.
The signing ceremony for the new hotel took place in Abu Dhabi in the presence of senior management from both parties.
Khaled Al Aboudi, Chairman, MMI, underscored the significance of this partnership between Rotana and Al Majmoua Almouritania pour l’Investissement, saying Rotana was not just chosen as a partner for being a hospitality pioneer in the Middle East and Africa, but also for its deep understanding of Arabic and Islamic culture and values, evident in the development of its “Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana” brand – already a proven success in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The hotel is intended to be established on the southern sea-front of the mixed-use Ribat al Bahar project and will include more than 230 rooms, specialized restaurants, meeting rooms, swimming pools, and a gym, in addition to all the services expected of a world-class 5-star hotel.
The hotel is slated to open in late 2014. Rotana and MMI are working rapidly on the design process to ensure the speedy progress of the project.
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Rixos Hotels opens in the most extraordinary diving destination Sharm Al Sheikh, EgyptRixos, one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury hotel chains, opens its first hotel in Egypt
Rixos, one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury hotel chains, opens its first hotel in Egypt, located in the region’s premiere beach destination, Sharm El Sheikh. Rixos Sharm El Sheikh opens its doors to privileged guests in October, 2012.
Rixos Sharm El Sheikh is nestled in the heart of the city, prominently set along the vast white sands of Nabq Bay. The resort provides a scenic view of the Gulf of Aqaba’s mouth, as well as Tiran Island, and it located just 22 km from Naama Bay and about 8 km from the airport.
The sprawling resort encompasses 695 rooms and suites, which include 488 elegantly furnished rooms, 70 Family rooms, in addition to 137 Junior Suites, ten of which have private plunge pools that offer spectacular views of the Red Sea, or “nature’s aquarium” as it renowned worldwide.
The resort boasts a large conference hall, as well as two splendid dining rooms, six à la carte restaurants, five bars, along with the famed Rixos Royal Spa. The luxurious health and beauty center offers soothing water rituals, world-class massages, various body treatments, and skincare from a global program of traditional and contemporary methods.
The ever-enticing Turkish Hamam awaits you with its mystic atmosphere, promising tranquility andpurification of both body and soul. The indulgence is not only limited to adults, however, children are invited to be entertained at Rixos’s activity-filled Rixy Club. Rixos Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt is the 18th ring of the chain after Rixos Residence Bomonty Istanbul which opened in September 2012.
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Kempinski Nile Hotel
Kempinski Nile Hotel has donned its Santa hat with a special offer for Cairens who would like to enjoy a unique and authentic European Christmas. Our roundup of activities for the season has something for everyone, from lazy brunches to swinging jazz nights, from grand buffets to thrilling parties.
Whatever you are planning to do in this cheerful Christmas/New Year season, you can be sure it’s happening at Cairo’s only luxury boutique hotel! Kempinski Nile Hotel offers a range of exciting venues and packages for the festive season, each offering quality food and wine in a contemporary, elegant environment.
Choices range from traditional dinner dance joiner parties to festive gourmet experiences in stylish, award-winning restaurants.
Stock up on goodies that are unique to this festive season, from cakes, cookies and chocolate. Sit down to a lavish High Tea at the Chocolate Lounge every afternoon, with luscious pastries and teas from around the world. Enjoy a long, relaxed Christmas brunch in the Chic Dining Area.
Let the live guitar performance enthrall you as you dine on traditional fare. Jazz up the season, with New Years cocktails and canapés at the Jazz Bar. On New Year’s Eve thrill to the hip tunes of our house DJ as you swing the night away or take a trip back in time, to the past glories of the Ottoman Empire. Explore an exquisite menu of authentic Turkish cuisine, as our waiters pamper you, leaving you as delighted as a sultan or Prepare to welcome Christmas with a sumptuous buffet at The Blue restaurant.
Let our talented chefs treat you to an unforgettable experience with an array of gastronomic delights. Our spa invites you to enjoy a blissful experience together in our romantic private spa suite. Indulge your senses as you experience a stimulating body brush technique to help exfoliate the skin and open the pores and prepare your skin for a tantalizing chocolate body wrap followed by aroma chocolate massage. Enjoy the luxury of Rose chocolate bath with chocolate flake Frescato.
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Safir Hotel Cairo & the Certificate of excellence At the International Tourism Day
The Ministry of Tourism, in the framework of the International Tourism Day celebrations awarded Safir Hotel Cairo the Excellence Certificate.
As a recognition of the hotel outstanding performance as well as the hotel contribution in activating the Tourism industry in Egypt.
Safir Hotel Cairo encompasses 284 rooms and suites feature modern design. For dinning and entertainment, the hotel offers a wide variety of specialized restaurants, featuring, Asian, Oriental and Lebanese Cuisines.
Also the hotel facilities include fully equipped Health Club, Spa, in addition to seven fully equipped meeting rooms accommodate from 10 to 400 persons.
Photo (1) shows His Excellency Mr. Hisham Zaazou, Minister of Tourism and Mr. Elhamy El Zayat, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Federation while presenting the Excellence Certificate to Mr. Hussein Shoukry, the Hotel General Manager.
Photo (2) shows Mr. Hussein Shoukry, Hotel General Manager, Mrs. Imtenan Sadek, Regional Director of Public Relations, Safir Hotels Egypt and Mr. Ahmed Seleit, Director of Sales & Marketing with the hotel team in Safir’s booth during the International Tourism Day Celebration.
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Islamic Development Bank President Joins World Leaders in Urgent Call for a Polio-Free World At high-level event led by UN Secretary-General, President Ali commits to support polio eradication inIDB member states
Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), joined world leaders today at the United Nations Headquarters in New York as they called for global solidarity to win the fight against polio.
The IDB announced it is developing a US$227 million financing package for the government of Pakistan that will fund Pakistan’s polio eradication activities through 2015.
The IDB is also considering providing a grant to Afghanistan’s polio program.Pakistan and Afghanistan, alongside Nigeria, are the only remaining polio-endemic countries, and all are IDB members.
The IDB’s financing of US$227 million for Pakistan will be presented for approval to the bank’s Board of Executive Directors before the end of the year. The photo shows Global Leaders Gather at United Nations and Pledge to End Polio Forever.
From left to right: President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan, Mr. Bill Gates, co-chair and trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, Mr. Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, Chair of Rotary Foundation Trustees, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan, Ms. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan¹s Goodwill Ambassador on Polio Eradication, and Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali Al-Madani, president of the Islamic Development Bank.
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Hilton Pyramids Golf celebrate the Blue energy award
In a night of glamour and disguise Hilton Pyramids Golf held a BAL masque party to celebrate the Blue Energy team’s winning of the Blue Energy 2nd quarter award 2012 for Hilton hotels Middle East and Africa region, Ahmed Salama the General Manager welcomed Christian Grage\ VP Operations Egypt and Levant, Terry Jenkins\ Director of Brand Culture & Education and some of Hilton Egypt
Managers who were amazed by the huge preparation,organization and the team determination to surprise the guests with a lot of different characters.
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InterContinental Cairo Citystars Welcomes Dr. Margaret Chan Director General of the World Health Organization for the Third time
InterContinental Cairo Citystars hosted Dr. Margaret Chan, the Director General of the World Health Organization chose InterContinental Cairo Citystars during her recent visit to Cairo during the 59th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean.
Upon her arrival to InterContinental Cairo Citystars, Dr. Chan was welcomed by Ibrahim Nashaat the Resident Manager of the hotel and Khaled Shafik, Director of Sales and Marketing. Photo shows Dr. Margaret Chan with Ibrahim Nashaat the Resident Manager and Khalid Shafik Director of Sales and Marketing.
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Kempinski Nile Hotel is fully implicated in the environment protection
Kempinski Nile Hotel is fully implicated in the environment protection and develops concepts of how to preserve our planet.
Welcome to the world of luxury where you can make your own choice! Choose between changing the bed sheets, towels and
bathroom amenities on a daily basis or look after your environment by maintaining them throughout your entire stay.
Kempinski Nile Hotel is concerned about minor things which add up to build a stronger engagement and commitment from our side: green and organic in the kitchen led by Chef Khalid Abd El Ghafar by using local, seasonal, natural and organic (where ever applicable) products. At the moment many ingredients including all nuts, olives, olive oil, pasta, chicken are organic. “Going Green is is essential to our success as a hotel, our role in corporate responsibility, and our collective well-being as a planet.Stated Fuat Koroglu , General Manager, Kempinski Nile Hotel.
“We believe that environmental sustainability means good business! That’s why Kempinski Nile Hotel is proud to be a leader in “greening” the hospitality industry in Cairo.
While utilizing sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations, our environmental focus is on the areas of Recycling and Conservation” Kempinski Nile Hotel’s mission and vision is to convey these values and to invite clients to understand the importance of caring about the environment.
Kempinski Nile Hotel uses its brand image to help and save the planet.
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OMEGA commemorates the 40th anniversary of last lunar landing
In December 1972, NASA’s Apollo program came to a successful end as Captain Eugene Cernan,commander of the Apollo XVII, became the last human being to leave footprints on the lunar surface.
Astronaut Eugene Cernan commented on the Apollo XVII mission and OMEGA’s role in past and future adventures saying: "History will not record Apollo XVII as the end, but rather the beginning. Ourlegacy will inspire future generations to once again take us where no human has gone before – andthe OMEGA Speedmaster will be their companion".
To celebrate 40 years since brand ambassador Eugene A. Cernan’s legendary last moonwalk,OMEGA introduces the Speedmaster Moonwatch “Apollo XVII” 40th Anniversary Limited Edition, atimepiece whose innovative technology and commemorative design serve as a lasting tribute to human ingenuity and the exploration of space.
OMEGA’s Speedmaster Moonwatch “Apollo XVII” features a 925 silver, hand-patina dial embossed with the Apollo XVII patch which captures Man, the Future, the Recollection of Apollo and the Flag. The unique and striking dial and its blackened hands are protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on a 42mm polished and brushed stainless steel case with a black tachymeter scale, and is presented on a stainless steel bracelet.
The impressive screw-in caseback is engraved with “THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON”, “DECEMBER 14, 1972”, “APOLLO XVII”, “40TH ANNIVERSARY” and “limited edition number”.
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