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November 21, 2024 |
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Marriott International reaffirms its commitment and interest in Egypt
 Marriott International’s President and CEO, Arne Sorenson has recently reaffirmed the company’s interest in Egypt as a major travel and tourism destination. The commitment was made during the US Chamber of Commerce round table discussion that took place in New York to mark the visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El Sisi. Since the slowdown in travel trends to Egypt after January 2011, Marriott International has never stopped supporting its properties in Egypt through its worldwide resources. This is backed by the hospitality company’s strong belief in the Egyptian market and its competitive edge over other major touristic and investment destinations. Today, Marriott International operates six properties in Egypt, under the JW Marriott Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Renaissance Hotels brands, totaling 3047 hotel rooms and approximately 5000 staff members: JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden Beach Resort, Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort and Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort. Photo courtesy of US-Egypt Business Council of the US Chamber of Commerce; President Abdel Fatah El Sisi with Arne Sorenson alongside the US Chamber of Commerce round table discussion.
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Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Ramses Hilton
Over 300 guests gathered at the Ramses Hilton lobby to celebrate Christmas Festivities. Haitham Nassar, the Hotel General Manager started the event by a welcoming speech followed by a Christmas tree lighting ceremony among the colorful Christmas decoration and an enjoyable performance by Misr Language Schools American division Christmas Choir. At the end of the event Santa Clause distributed his goodies to the children and memorable pictures were taken.
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Grand Rotana Resort & Spa collected Bronze & Silver Medals
Grand Rotana Resort & Spa recently participated on the Egyptian Chefs Association Competitions’ for the first time in Sharm El Sheikh, and our chefs shown enormous efforts, congratulations to our winners for their outstanding efforts.
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Yasmine El Gammal Promotion, Assistant Marketing Communication Manager @ the Cairo Marriott
It gives me great pleasure to announce the promotion of Yasmine El Gammal from Marketing Coordinator to Assistant Marketing Communication Manager, effective December 1st, 2014. Yasmine has demonstrated impeccable performance during the past two years in the Marketing Communications department. She is a shining star exuding a living example for dedication, commitment and a true passion for her role. She has been and I am sure will continue to be a key contributor to all the successes achieved and has shown highest levels of responsibility and accountability. Yasmine is a hard worker, a fast learner and has a keen eye for quality and perfection. Has positive approach to manage challenges that comes her way and exerts every effort to explore options and come up with creative solutions. Please join me in congratulating Yasmine for her new position and wishing her more success. Way to go Yasmine and looking forward to sharing more success stories with you and the team in the near future.
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A Spa Soirée at Fairmont Nile City’s Willow Stream Spa
Willow Stream Spa held a special Spa Soiree for its members on Tuesday 8th,
2014. The cocktail reception included a delightful performance by Ahmed Harfoush
and a training session by Ignite, one of the well-recognized fitness programs in
Cairo, tailored specifically for the members. Lifestyle cuisine options inspired
by the Willow Stream Spa’s five elements of nature: wood, fire, air, water, and
earth that correspond to the spa’s identity were a main highlight at the event.
With the sophisticated posh ambiance, members were treated to a stress-free
evening.
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MAKE UP FOR EVER
The official makeup partner at the Dubai International Film Festival, partnered with Pacha Ibiza Dubai to celebrate its ’30 years anniversary’ in an exclusive event which revolved around various stunning dance shows including a spectacular body paint and artistic makeup.
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Miss Belgium 2015 at Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
 Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh hosted the 30 final contestants of Miss Belgium 2015, where one of them will be crowned as “Miss Belgium” for year 2015 accompanied with the Belgian Media. The event took place for a week at the Palace, where the final competitions and photo shooting sessions took place at the Luxurious Palace settings. The closing ceremony took place at the Palace Ballroom where a talent show and a catwalk was performed by the 30 contestants. The Luxurious Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh which is featured as a 6 stars leading hotel in North African region introduces a new concept of “luxury in Style” with architecture inspired by the most stunning Arabian Palaces praised for its unrivalled conception of Luxury. The hotel is divided into 3 clusters. A cluster is dedicated for adults only for those who are seeking solitude, featuring “Meditation” cascade pool offers relaxing moments over the magnificent view of Red Sea turquoise waters. Spa and wellness center of over 2400 m2; with its voguish selection of proficient treatments. Other Cluster dedicated to families with endless facilities for the whole family, kids playgrounds, and clubs of over 1100 m2 and kids water park. The Palace accommodation features elegant and spacious layouts with various culinary offering from around the globe.
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Mobinil Business Launches its 3rd Exclusive Outstanding Golf Business Classic Tournament
For the 3rd year in a row, Mobinil launched its “Mobinil Business Golf
Classic” tournament in collaboration with JW Marriott Hotel in the presence of
top executives from national and multinational companies as well as Mobinil’s
CEO, Mr Yves Gauthier & CFO, Mr. Kais Ben Hamida. Players and attendees
expressed their admiration to Mobinil for organizing this high standard one day
Golf tournament that was full of excitement with many creative & fun
activities. The top three winners this year were Mr. Simon Wills, Communication
Manager AESCO, Mr. Francois Drion CEO Credit Agricole & Mr. Yun Lan Woo from
the Korean Embassy The first winner won a free trip to Barcelona to play and
stay 4 days in Lumine Golf Club while the 2nd and 3rd winners won high-end
Smartphones. In addition, winners of the “nearest to the pin” and “the longest
drive” won valuable prizes from JW Marriott Hotel in addition to the high-end
Smartphones from Mobinil. Mobinil Business Golf Classic tournament is considered
one of the most highly organized events for business accounts that Mobinil is
keen to hold for its partners of success to create and strengthen loyalty with
them. Among other loyalty activities conducted by the company for its partners
in success was Mobinil Business football tournament held this year for the 11th
consecutive year.
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Azza Fahmy Jewellery Celebrate Thier 45TH Anniversary In Collaboration With The Cairo Marriott Hotel
Azza Fahmy Jewellery celebrated their 45th anniversary at the Cairo Marriott
Hotel with the launch of its ëMini Seriesí collection on December 8th, 2014.
Azza Fahmyís journey started in Egypt in 1969 with the discovery of a jewellery
book that ignited a passion and a spirit of ingenuity.
Since then the brand has drawn inspiration from, and celebrated global art
& cultures. Today, Azza Fahmy Jewellery pays tribute to the brandís
life-long journey celebrating with a 24 piece capsule collection; and choosing
the Cairo Marriott Hotel, with its deep-rooted historic connotations to Egyptian
heritage in the region, as its prime choice for the event destination. As a
former Al Gezirah Palace built by Khedive Ismail as a guest palace for the Suez
Canal inauguration celebrations, the Cairo Marriott boosts a collection of
artistic and architectural masterpieces. Each piece in the luxurious ëMini
Seriesí has been re-mastered and has undertaken an artistic voyage of
re-creation through the hands of more than 200 skilled artisans.
To mark the occasion a fabled event took place at the historical Eugenie
Ballroom and Salon Royal with an exquisite display of the ìMini Seriesî
collection while the crowd enjoyed the melodies played by the famous harpist
Manal Mohei El- Din followed by the Jazz entertainer Ahmed Harfoush while being
treated with exquisite gastronomic delights by the Cairo Marriott professional
culinary team.
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Fairmont Nile City’s Saigon Lounge Celebrates Frank Sinatra’s Birthday
Saigon Lounge hosted a phenomenal “Sinatra” night this month in celebration
of the legendary star’s birthday with Egypt’s number one jazz entertainer Ahmed
Harfoush. Guests enjoyed the best Asian fusion cuisine in town while singing
along to their all-time favorite Sinatra hits. Saigon Lounge is known for its
amazing theme nights and live entertainment ambiance that’s not to be
missed.
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Grand Rotana Resort & Spa - Sharm El Sheikh, Honored the Seven Star Luxuries Global Award 2014 For the quality of product & World Class Services
Recently Grand Rotana Resort & Spa”, Sharm El Sheikh, received the most prestigious Seven Star Luxury Global Award Plaque for the best hotel in the hospitality industry in Sharm El Sheikh for the year 2014. Mr.Azmi Sami, Hotel Manager of Grand Rotana Resort commented: “This Glimmer of action is the crowning for all our team’s effort that strived to exceed the limits during the constricting situation of the Tourism sector; this is very important highlight in the history of Grand Rotana Resort & Spa to receive such prestigious accolade. It was our honour to participate in the Seven Star Global Luxury Award which for the dedication to the quality of product and world class services.” Photos shows: Azmi Sami the Hotel Manager with the Award.
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A Passion for Fashion Event for the Charms JW Ladies Society!
In the spirit of promoting and supporting a creative Egyptian generation of talented designers, JW Marriott Hotel Cairo hosted a spectacular ceremony for the JW Charms Ladies Society “A Passion for Fashion Event.” The event took place in Tutankhamun grand ballroom under the glistening chandeliers and glamorous surroundings for 500 of Cairo’s Socialites. The ladies enjoyed an impressive fashion show featuring the groundbreaking designs from the Italian Fashion Academy in Egypt and a dazzling classical performance by the talented guitarist Emad Hamdy.
The eye-catching collection showcased evening, cocktail and wedding dresses. The remarkable show was followed by a dinner that was prepared by the skilled culinary team of the JW Marriott Cairo. The menu featured many artistically presented dishes that were as delicious to the eye as well as the palate. Attendees were delighted with the glorious Charms event and the unprecedented JW Marriott Cairo hospitality.
The Charms JW Ladies Society is an exclusive club offering exciting and new ideas that are useful and appealing for the members’ lifestyles.
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Radisson Blu Cairo Celebrates the 5th Blu Anniversary
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis celebrates its 5th Blu anniversary on
November 20th, 2014. Thus, would love to share this gala dinner with the entire
dear corporate, travel and media figures that were recognized and honored for
their support and ongoing commitment towards the hotel. Rocked out the ceremony
was Hesham Abbas the famous Egyptian singer who was the perfect choice to
perform during this special night, the party became more active and suspense
after announcing the General Manager Harald Burakle to the #GMSelfie campaign,
where invites can take selfie pictures with the GM and tag it on Radisson Blu
Cairo face book page, to win free nights. General Manager Harald Buerkle, Emad
Fouad Executive Assistant Manager, Mohamed Idris, Director of Sales and
Marketing and Nevine Nader, Director of PR and Communications have been
welcoming all invitees.
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Splash launches “Studio Collection” as part of the Fall Winter 14 fashion show
Twenty one is an age symbolic of change, coming of age, transitions and the beginning of a new chapter. Summing all this and more Splash, the high street maven who is currently celebrating 21 years In Love with Fashioní showcased its Fall Winter 14 collection to a 3000 strong audience of styleconscious aficionados from across the Region. Taking a plunge into the future and opening a new chapter Splash unveiled a special line titled Studio Collection that will be exclusive to the bi-annual splash fashion shows. The Fall Winter line-up was showcased in a 20 minute runway extravaganza on 45 international models while Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah was transformed into a contemporary timeless hall that would take on color and projections. A multitude of doors on multi-levels, used by models to come in and out of the catwalk abstract pace with doors created drama representing choices and different paths that people may take once they come of age 21. An interesting collage of LED projections that draw from the daily nuances of life were used on the floor, walls and behind doors to bring alive the Splash runway.
Speaking on the sidelines of Exit 21, Raza Beig, CEO, Splash & ICONIC, said,” We always strive to make a statement when we showcase our seasonal collection and this season is no different. To make Exit 21 a whole lot more memorable apart from the concept and the collection we had our gorgeous brand ambassador Nicole Saba join us to celebrate the essence of being In love with Fashion.
With Exit 21 a concept that reflects the coming of age we have launched the Splash “Studio Collection” which is an exclusive line of the fashion show featuring dramatic yet commercial pieces. The collection we have shown is a reflection of the season’s hottest trends interpreted the Splash way and will be sold across all Splash stores and online from October 20. To maximize the reach of the shows and celebrate fashion on a larger scale, the 3 shows were live streamed on all the brand’s social media platforms along with other leading online platforms across the Region, where a million or more fans and consumers watched the Splash fashion show.
As the 20 minute action on the ramp came to a halt, the setup was instantly converted into the after party arena where guests danced into the wee hours of the night on the latest hits of DJ Kennedy. The VIP show was attended by UAE’s crème de la crème where Nicole Saba walked the finale with Raza Beig, amidst a thunderous round of applause. All fashion followers and Splash customers also got a taste of the seasons most awaited runway action across 2 shows earlier in the evening.
Drawing inspiration from the future yet staying true to the simple wearable silhouettes, the collection plays on two key themes namely Tommorow Land & Neutral Ground(detailed collection note below) The “Splash Studio” collection presented on the runway will be available from October 20th in store while all the looks from the catwalk are available on www.splashfashions.com and Facebook.com/Splashfashions for choosing your favorite pieces and in case you want to revisit moments from the show tune in to Youtube.com/SplashFashion.
Collection Note
Theme: Tomorrow Land
Concept: Futuristic with an undertone of sports with color themes of Black on Black, Black and Grey, Green
Men
Mix of fabrics and textures like bonded neoprene, bonded mesh (used in trousers as well) Printing and application techniques can be seen extensively Key Pieces include sweatshirts, joggers, trench costs and parkas.
Women
Pop of color- 80’s inspired bright hues like pink, yellow, white, grey Lots of sports influence- quilting can be seen massively Key fabrics- bonded mesh, bonded neoprene.
Theme: Neutral Ground
Concept: Contrast to the Tomorrow Land trend, the collection is dominated by neutral shades with a focus on outerwear with darker ascents.
Men
Key hues are beige, camel, off-white Mixed with winter darks like wine and dark blue Minimalistic designs is seen through the range Mix of fabrics and textures- felt, tweed, faux swede, cable knits Key pieces- trousers with biker details, trench coats, crop blazers.
Women
All about new ovoid shapes, new textures and color mix Key shades are red, camel, beige, cognac, light pink, Boudoir Fabrics- Wool, Satin, cable knits and fake leather, neoprene Key shapes- oversized silhouettes, comfort dressing, turtle neck shapes for innerwear Key pieces- blanket jackets, fur jackets, wool coats, cable knit sweaters.
Capsule Themes
Winter pastels range in light shades, peach, pink, white, grey with simple silhouettes and futuristic prints. Bling collection with sequins and glitter in simple feminine shapes. The collection uses liquid fabrics in two tones in key colors like orange, pink, black and off-white with faux fur being a focus.
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Shukran Loyalty Card Expands Operations to Egypt
Landmark Groups Loyalty Scheme is Now Available at
Outlets across Cairo and Alexandria
The Landmark Group has announced the launch of Shukran, the largest retail
loyalty programme in the GCC and Jordan, in Egypt. Rolled out in the GCC and
Jordan in 2010, the Shukran loyalty programme currently boasts more than 6.5
million members.
Shukran loyalty cards are now available at Orient International Tradingís 19
retail outlets across Cairo and Alexandria. The card offers a host of privileges
to members, including an attractive reward system and an enriching customer
service experience. Reward partners of the loyalty programme include
Centrepoint, Babyshop, Max and Shoexpress. Home Centre will also join this list
of partners by the end of 2014, offering customers in Egypt a more comprehensive
loyalty programme. Customers are invited to enrol into the programme at
participating stores or on the Shukran website.
Henri Van Wijk, Territory Head, Landmark Group Egypt, said: Egypt is an
important market for the Landmark Group. Our concepts offer the latest trends
and great quality products for the whole family, at extremely attractive prices.
With the steady increase in workforce numbers and rising household expenditure,
we anticipate greater opportunities for growth. Our decision to launch the
Shukran loyalty programme in Egypt is to thank our customers for welcoming our
brands and making them a household name. We are confident the Shukran programme
will serve as an added incentive for customers to continue shopping with us.
Rajesh Rishi, General Manager of Loyalty, Landmark Group, said: Gaining
customer loyalty is a challenge in the continually evolving, competitive retail
sector. Through creating an intuitive and structured programme that delivers
true value, we have grown to become the largest retail loyalty programme in the
Middle East with over seven million members across seven countries. Egypt has a
large population base and we foresee a huge uptake for Shukran among our
customers here.
Members can earn and redeem their Shukran points at all outlets even during a
sale or promotion period. A host of unique benefits is additionally available to
loyalty card holders such as invitations to in-store events and new collection
launches, sale previews, and a fortnightly email with exclusive deals that
includes round the-clock customer service support via a call centre or on all
social media platforms.
For every EGP20 spent, members earn 10 points on their card during non-sale
days and one point during sale periods. Members must have a minimum of 500
points in their accounts to be eligible for redemption. Shukran members can
manage their accounts, check points and update their personal details by logging
onto www.shukranrewards.com or by
getting in touch with the call centre on 02 22491100.
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