New Syrian Chef & Belly Dancer at Aladdin Restaurant - Sheraton Cairo Hotel
The famous Syrian Chef “Fahd Bassal” has recently joined the team of “Aladdin Restaurant”. Chef Fahd is well recognized for offering a sumptuous selection of the Lebanese mezzah, delicious types of Kibbeh & mouthwatering BBQ dishes. He has a vast experience including 10 Years at Sheraton Doha Hotel assuming several position, followed by 2 Years at Al Shaa’ar Restaurant in Syria and 2 Years in Sheraton Damascus. He received HACCP Certificate & Best Cold Plate Award in Sheraton Doha. Aladdin Restaurant, is now offering its guests an exquisite early entertainment performance of the charming Belly Dancer, Hanady, three days a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10:00 pm till 11:30 pm, filling the ambience with a magical oriental spirit.
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Cairo Marriott Hotel Runs For Cure
The Cairo Marriott Hotel recently participated in the “Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure” that took place on October 24th at the Pyramids area and was organized by the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt. Twelve volunteers from the hotel ran the 1.5 Km race that aimed to raise awareness about a health issue that affects thousands of deserving women in Egypt. The hotel’s volunteers commented that they were very proud to part take in the race, which they considered as an opportunity to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Seen in the photo: The Cairo Marriott’s team of volunteers during the race.
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Mövenpick Resort Taba receives the TUI 2009 golden award
Mövenpick Resort Taba announced recently that the 434-room resort property has received the TUI Golden Award for the category of “First Choice 4 Sun” for 2009. Every year, TUI carries out a Customer Satisfaction survey to enable them to monitor customer feedback on all aspects of their holiday, including a detailed appraisal of their holiday accommodation. The Mövenpick Resort Taba, opened its doors in 2006 and is ideally located on Taba bay, overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba. The resort offers its guest exceptional quality of service and facilities with views of Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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Famous Algerian Singer Cheb Khaled and Mohamed Mounir at Ramses Hilton
The Ramses Hilton has been chosen by Akhbar El Youm newspaper to host the Famous Algerian Singer Cheb Khaled and his troupe during his last visit to Cairo to perform a musical concert together with Egyptian singer Mohamed Mounir. In this occasion a press conference for Cheb Khaled and Mohamed Mounir was held at Ramses Hilton’s Falcon room and was attended by a large number of Media Representative. Cheb Khaled was impressed by the outstanding performance and appreciated very much the warm welcome received from Ramses Hilton Team members. Seen in photo: Cheb Khaled, Mohamed Mounir during the press conference received and welcomed by Medhat Samir Director of Business Development and Amal Rateb Public Relations & Advertising Manager.
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Celebrate Christmas & New Year’s Eve the Cairo Marriott’s way!
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Duke Of Yorkat Grand Hyatt Cairo
During his recent official visit to Egypt, His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, chose to stay at Grand Hyatt Cairo. During his visit, HRH Prince Andrew attended the graduation party of the first patch of the British University in Egypt. The event was in partnership with Loughborough University and attended by ministers many other business figures. This was his second time stay at Grand Hyatt Cairo and he expressed his admiration for the unique location of the hotel overlooking the River Nile, as well as for the exquisite services rendered during the event. The picture shows HRH Prince Andrew welcomed by Frederic Boulin, General Manager of Grand Hyatt Cairo.
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Ramses Hilton recognizes its distinguished guests
Haitham Nassar, Ramses Hilton General Manager had recently hosted a cocktail reception in honour of Ramses Hilton valued VIP, regular and long staying guests. The party took place at the Windows on the World rooftop restaurant, where guests enjoyed the panoramic view of Cairo and the River Nile and also the excellent Food and service provided by Ramses Hilton Team. ‘Such gatherings are a way of thanking our clients, as well as strengthening our relationships and stressing our commitment to continuing to provide a high-quality service” said Haitham Nassar, Ramses Hilton General Manager Seen in the picture, Haitham Nassar, Ramses Hilton General Manager, Medhat Samir Director of Business Development, Amal Rateb Public Relations & Advertising Manager among a group of Ramses Hilton long staying guests.
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World Bank & the United Nations Experts at Grand Rotana Resort & Spa
Recently, Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, Sharm El-Sheikh, hosted a group of Experts from the World Bank and the United Nations during a meeting of how to strengthen & fortify the cooperation for investigating crimes of corruption in the Middle East and North Africa. All attendees have praised the resort’s unique location, its limitless facilities that include several restaurants, meeting rooms and the accommodation rooms that directly overlook the Tiran Island, as well as other distinguished service. Photo Shows: Mr. Karim Nahas, Hotel General Manager welcomes Mr. Khuan Jose Daboub, World Bank CEO upon arrival to the hotel.
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A literary journey like no other
An evening of intellectual indulgence with Lesley Lababidi at the Semiramis InterContinental. The Semiramis InterContinental hosted recently its second private Cultural Salon. The salon is a literary journey giving guests an opportunity to meet and greet prominent writers and artists in an exclusive environment of Cairo›s foremost restaurant the Grill. Greeting guests was renowned author Lesley Lababidi and Jurgen Baumhoff, General Manager, Semiramis InterContinental. Lesley Lababidi is a lover of Africa, where she has lived for over thirty years. Lesley received her BS from University of Colorado. She is the founder and chair of Ma›an Foundation for Youth Development, Cairo, Egypt. During the salon she gave a unique perspective on the history of her book « Cairo Street Stories» and exploring further the city›s statues, squares, bridges, gardens, sidewalk cafes and the use of the city›s space. The event was organized in cooperation with AUC Press.
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Rotana Resorts Egypt at a glance
Coral Beach Rotana Resort-Tiran , Ideally located on Sharm El Sheikh’s most beautiful beach, Sharks Bay, Coral Beach Tiran is also just a minute away from the commercial and shopping centers of Na’ama Bay, 8 km away from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport and easy access to the many tourist attractions of the region. The 367 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, all with stunning sea or garden views, offer a full range of quality amenities to satisfy the most demanding leisure traveler. These include the private terrace or balcony, individually controlled air – conditioning, safe deposit box, a choice of satellite TV channels, mini fridge and IDD telephones with voicemail.
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BNP Paribas Opens 56Th Branch In Damietta
BNP Paribas Egypt opened its 56th branch in Damietta. The opening of this new branch is part of the bank’s expansion plan which aims to cover different areas in the governorates of Egypt and provides various products and services for a broad range of customers wherever they are. As well as our ongoing efforts in providing a range of training programs for new and existing employees. It is also important to note that BNP Paribas Egypt provides many job opportunities for Egyptian Youth which have amounted to 7% since the beginning of 2009” said Mr. Philippe Joannier, BNP Paribas-Egypt Head of Territory and Managing Director.
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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Announces New Hotel in Egypt Sonesta Kiroseiz Beach Resort Dahab Opening Planned for 2012
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the Sonesta Kiroseiz Beach Resort Dahab, in Egypt. The 450-room resort, now under development, will open in 2012 under a new management agreement between Sonesta International Hotels and Kiroseiz Hotels Establishment. The Resort will be located on the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea, just 50 miles north of Sharm El Sheikh. Dahab is renowned for spectacular diving on the Red Sea coral reefs and for expert windsurfing. Resort amenities will include: 3 restaurants; a cocktail lounge; lobby café; shopping arcade; several swimming pools and a children’s pool; floating sea pool; health club/spa; tennis; dive and windsurfing center and water park. The resort will also offer convention space for groups of up to 350 guests.
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotels In The Middle East Launches.. New “Meetings Within Reach” Campain Offering Special Value Through The End Of 2010
The five Ritz-Carlton hotels in the Middle East are reaching out to corporate executives, meeting planners, and conference attendees in an effort to encourage meetings from educational seminars, incentive trips, customer appreciation events to annual retreats. With a message that “It’s Not Extravagant, If It Produces Results,” the award-winning hotel company is highlighting the added value proposition of selecting a Ritz Carlton hotel or resort - in Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Sharq Village or Sharm El Sheikh - even during the current challenging economic environment.
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First Guest Checks In at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
The new Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis, one of the most eagerly awaited hotels to open in Cairo has just welcomed its first guest. Ms. Riham Soliman chose it for its convenient location and the famous Radisson Blu Brand. The hotel is superbly located in Heliopolis, 3 km from Cairo International Airport and 18 km from the City Centre.
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The Giveback Getaway Prpgram at The Ritzcarlton, Sharm EL Sheikh
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Amgad Barakat joins Mövenpick Nile Cruisers Egypt
The Mövenpick Nile Cruisers Egypt management, announced recently the appointment of Amgad Barakat as Director of Sales and Marketing Director for the 4 Nile cruise ship, Mövenpick Radamis I&II, Mövenpick Royal Lotus and Mövenpick Loyal Lily, between Luxor and Aswan, in addition to the M/S Prince Abbas in Lake Nasser.
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Jaz Minerva to set sail in December
Travcotels, Travco Group’s Nile Cruise Company officially announced the
launching of the 5 stars Deluxe Jaz Minerva set to sail on December 25th
offering an ideal refuge for relaxation providing a wide array of services. This
ship creates the perfect atmosphere and a comfortable home base to explore the
route the Pharos would have taken in their stately processions along the Nile
from Luxor to Aswan. Jaz Minerva offers luxurious cabins, mouth-watering cuisine
and a variety of entrainment and recreation onboard. Jaz Minerva contains 75
double cabins and 2 suites, round-the-clock reception service as well as
internet facilities, international telephone and fax, gift shop, laundry service
in addition to meeting space if the ship is fully chartered.
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With LE 300 Million Investments, Includes More than 100 Commercial Stores for Best International Brands, “Better Home” Signs Agreement for “Spinneys” to Join its Trade Center “Cityscape” in Sixth of October
Better Home Group celebrated the joining of Spinneys chain stores to Cityscape trade center, which it owns, manages and undertakes its establishment in Sixth of October on an area of 27,000 square meters with investments of LE 300 Million. Spinneys will become the main commercial store in the trade center, which will include tens of names and famous international brands. At a press conference at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza, with the attendance of a number of leaderships and the two companies officials, Engineer ‘Essam ‘Adel, Better Mall CEO and Shadi Ashkar, Spinneys General Manager in Egypt, signed the contract.
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Mövenpcik Resort Aswan welcomes the Egyptian National Team for Football
The Mövenpick Resort Aswan welcomed recently the Egyptian National Team for football prior their scheduled next match with the Algerian counterpart. During their stay, the hotel management made sure to provide the team with the needed privacy and other arrangements which contributed to the success of their stay. The players and the technical crew of the National Team thanked the hotel management for the excellent services and arrangement they have experienced at the hotel. Seen in the photo: Ahmed Barakat and other hotel members with the National football team.
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A new general manager appointed for Mövenpick Resort Aswan
Josef Kufer, Senior Vice President of the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Africa division, announced the appointment of Aladin Bustani as the resort new general manager which went to effect immediately. Being half Egyptian and half Italian and a graduate of Business Administration from Webster University in Geneva with also an MBA degree in marketing from Cavendish Belford College in London, Bustani has invested extensive years in the hospitality industry in several different countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Today, Bustani joins the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts team with more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, gained from working for several international groups in: Egypt, UAE, South Africa and Switzerland. The Mövenpick Resort Aswan joined the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts group in July 2004, as a managed resort by the Swiss domiciled Group, and since then, the resort has gone through an extensive renovation plan for 3 years, until it was branded in 2007 as a Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts property.
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Third JW Marriott-branded property opens in Thailand
Thailand’s third JW Marriott-branded property opened on November 1, 2009 in Phang Nga province under a long-term management agreement between Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and Cherfah Company Ltd. The 298-room JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is located on a lushly-landscaped site along a one kilometer stretch of pristine Khuk Khak Beach. It is one of only two internationallybranded luxury resorts in the market. Its guest rooms are arranged in four main primary wings, perpendicular to the beach and provide spectacular views of the resort’s two sprawling lagoonlike swimming pool areas and grounds. Phuket International Airport, which serves 17 international destinations with nonstop service daily, is an hour’s drive away. 298-room JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is located in Phang Nga Province north of Phuket on Andaman Sea.
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CONRAD CAIRO SCOPES THREE CULINARY AWARDS Conrad Cairo’s chefs win three awards at the Black Box Competition
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World Travel Award Honored Grand Rotana Resort & Spa The Best Spa in Africa Division During the World Travel Market 2009
Grand Rotana Resort & Spa received the prestigious World Travel Award during the World Travel Market on 11th of November 09. World Travel Awards 2009 Honored the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa in Egypt. World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognize excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry. Thousands of votes are cast by travel professionals from 170,000 travel and tourism companies and organizations in 160 countries. The event was attended by senior executives from major travel companies, operators and destinations. The winner of the 16th World Travel Awards, voted by travel agents worldwide, for Egypt is the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa Sharm El Sheikh. Photo shows: Mr. Karim Nahas General Manager of Grand Rotana Resort & Spa with Mr. Khalil El-Mouelhy, Director of WTA while receiving the award.
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Hilton Worldwide – Egypt Sponsors an Official Delegation to Support the Egyptian National Football Team in Sudan
As part of Hilton’s corporate social responsibility towards the community in which it operates and to boost the national spirit of its team members, Hilton Worldwide Egypt Regional Sales office had sponsored an official delegation of representatives combining team members, top travel & corporate accounts as well as media to support the Egyptian National Football team in it’s Final game in Sudan.
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Ramses Hilton celebrates the promotion of Mahmoud Mokhtar the new Vice President for Hilton in Egypt
Haitham Nassar, General Manager of Ramses Hilton organized a special gathering to celebrate the promotion of Mahmoud Mokhtar as new Vice President for Hilton in Egypt. The gathering was attended by Ramses Hilton’ managers “I believe that Mahmoud Mokhtar’s wide experience in the Hospitality Industry will definitely have a positive effect on the performance of the Hilton Hotels in Egypt and a valuable contribution to the whole Hospitality Industry” Said Haitham Nassar. Seen in photo: Mahmoud Mokhtar and Haitham Nassar among Ramses Hilton Managers while celebrating his promotion.
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Jerry Yang The co-founder of Yahoo At Grand Hyatt Cairo
Jerry Yang, the co-founder of US Internet giant Yahoo, spoke at the American Chamber’s monthly meeting about Yahoo›s presence in the Arab world. The meeting was held at Farhaty ball room in Grand Hyatt Cairo and it was attended by many American Chamber’s members who expressed their admiration with the professional service and the distinguish view of the hotel overlooking the panoramic view of the Nile. The picture shows: Mr. Hisham Fahmy, Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and Mr. Jerry Yang, the co-founder of US Internet giant Yahoo.
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InterContinental Hotels Group Citystars Helps in environment preservation
As a part of InterContinental Hotels Group Citystars corporate social responsibility program, aiming to a better environment for future generations, the group organized an environmental cleaning day at Wadi Degla. The Hotels’ management and staff have participated in the environmental day and were divided into several troops in order to clean Wadi Degla. The environmental day was an attempt of sharing environmental responsibility between the public and private sectors. Photo shows / Group photo for the hotels’ management and staff.
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InterContinental Hotels Group Egypt signs management partnership with Alex West
InterContinental Hotels Group Egypt officially signed the management partnership between the group and Alex West; the new suburb of 600 acres on a virgin land overlooking Marriot Lake, a 10 minutes drive to the west of Alexandria. Total investment for the whole project is two thousand million Egyptian pounds. Alex West has three residential villa zones, a commercial recreational zone, “Alexandrina”, where there are five star hotels, shopping mall, hypermarket and a cinema complex. A 2500m2 conference and exhibition hall is also available, in addition to 9 meeting rooms designed to accommodate up to 4000 persons in one event. The conference center is supported with complete catering facilities and the most advanced audio-video technologies.
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“Better Life” is our slogan at the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa
As an appreciation to the contribution, continuous efforts and reinforcement of the whole team of the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa in supporting the Children Cancer Hospital 57357, the Hospital’s Directors invited Mr. Karim Nahas, the General Manager of the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa to pay a visit to the hospital. The contribution from the Resort Managements & Employees to the hospital was one of the major objectives behind the visit, in addition to check the location of the hotel’s charity endowment. Seen in the picture: Mr. Karim Nahas, General Manager of the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa & Dr. Hany Hussein, Director of the Hospital 57357 during the visit.
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Cadbury Egypt Participates in “Blood without Leukemia” Initiative to Provide Awareness on Dangers of Leukemia
Building on its continuous efforts to raise awareness on the dangers of leukemia and the means of its prevention, Cadbury Egypt participated in the “Blood without Leukemia” Initiative. This initiative has been launched in cooperation with the Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 and the Italian Association for Combating Leukemia in November, it aimed at improve awareness on the dangers of this disease and the means of its prevention. Cadbury’s sponsorship and endorsement of this campaign comes out of its deep belief of the role of corporate social responsibility and the need for the private sector’s participation in the efforts of combating and preventing these dangerous diseases especially the ones targeting children.
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 ExxonMobil Egypt delivers 25 Chevrolet trucks for winners in “Mobil Delvac’s key to the treasure of 100 trucks”… the rest to come.. Winners thankfully kneel before God and turn the contest to a big gala... ExxonMobil Egypt officials: may God allow us bring happiness to the greatest number of Egyptians...
Nothing is better than honoring promises and bringing happiness to humble people who need nothing more than a job opportunity to afford their livelihood and provide a better living standard for their families. This is what ExxonMobil Egypt, the leading engine oil manufacturer, has done through delivering the first batch of ““Mobil Delvac’s key to the treasure of 100 trucks” exciting contest launched earlier in November. The company organized a ceremony at Dream Land city to hand over 25 Chevrolet pickup trucks to the winners in the first group of the “100 Chevrolet T-Series trucks” rewards ExxonMobil promised the runner-ups in the contest. Once the names were announced, winners had different reactions. Some of them could not believe and others danced for a long time. Tears of happiness have filled Dream Park garage that turned to a rejoicing arena and eventually every one thankfully kneeled before God.
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Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises Wins Six Gold Awards
 Thomson Holidays, the leading UK tour operator awarded six of Jaz Hotels, Resorts and Cruises properties the Gold award. Thomson Holidays introduced these awards as an acknowledgment of the top hotels that provide exceptional quality holidays and customer service. These awards are based on the customer satisfaction and the opinion expressed by the guests carried out by Thomson clients throughout the year in various accommodation facilities all over the world. The awarded Hotels are Jaz Mirabel Park & Iberotel Palace in Sharm el Sheikh, Iberotel Coraya & Iberotel Lamaya in Marsa Alam, Iberotel Dahabeya in Dahab and Iberotel Makadi Saraya Resort in Madinat Makadi. The picture shows, from left ;Tim Williamson, Head of Customer Operation, Ibrahim Redwan,General Manager Iberotel Palace,Reem Makram, Group Director of Sales & Marketing, Dermot Blastland,Managing Director TUI Uk and Ireland , Jez Clark, General Manager Contracting, during the award Ceremony.
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A Convoy of 17 Egyptian Harley Davidson Riders Participate in the “Ride Safe and Have Fun” Campaign in Lebanon
With the dawn of the 29th of September, a convoy of 17 motorcycles started a journey to Lebanon, driving through Jordan and Syria in a campaign launched by the Harley Davidson Owners Association entitled “Ride Safe and Have Fun”. Participating in the campaign were 282 Harley motorcycle owners, representing a number of different nations across the world including Egypt, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, as well as a number of foreign expatriates living in Lebanon. This initiative comes as part of the celebrations surrounding the launch of the first Harley Davidson Owners Association tour in Lebanon, an event that encompassed three days and which aims to promote the notions of safe and fun driving. This tour helped change the common perception that fun has to be reckless and impulsive, and the Harley motorcycle riders proved without a doubt that true fun is the complete opposite of reckless driving. The journey by the Harley Davidson-Egypt convoy took approximately ten days, and covered almost 2909 kilometers of land in Arab countries. The convoy rode their motorcycles both to Lebanon and back to Egypt and didn’t ship them, unlike the other participating countries.
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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts-Africa and Habitat for Humanity Egypt joined forces again to build 4 houses, in Nazlet Hanna, a village part of the Beni Suef Governorate.
With the recent house-builds, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Egypt draws another landmark in the progress of their partnership with Habitat for Humanity, in building affordable decent housing solutions for families in need in different areas in Egypt. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and Habitat for Humanity together as leaders hand in hand will support and provide simple housing solutions for local communities in need. Both represent a great corporate citizenship by serving to establish and build homes. This in return will raise awareness about the vital need for a positively economical and healthy shelter that will improve the lives of hundreds of families across Egypt.
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Enjoy the Festive Season Christmas & New Year at Sheraton Miramar
Sheraton Miramar creates exciting programs and activities to give you and your family an unforgettable experience. Enjoy an unrivalled dining experience which will take you through a real Christmas and New Year eve. Dining is an exceptional experience at Sheraton Miramar Resort’s restaurants and bars. Mouthwatering dishes are served varying from regional to Italian cuisine in a fantastic atmosphere with amazing views of the sea or the pool. Miramar Restaurant serves delicious international buffets, while Orient 1001 offers authentic Arabic dishes and the finest Italian delicacies are presented in La Piscina. The ambiance is completed with live entertainment throughout the resort. Outstanding features and facilities are available as the resort includes five private beaches, outdoor heated pools, and water sports, and endless options for fun, fitness and fresh air activities.
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Marriott International to introduce its upscale Marriott brand to Vietnam in resort destination of Nha Trang Nha Trang Marriott Hotel to open in 2013 under management agreement with Sao Sang Nha Trang Co. Ltd.
Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has signed an agreement with Sao Sang Nha Trang Co. Ltd. that will result in the opening of its first deluxe Marriott Hotels & Resorts-branded hotel in Vietnam in 2013 and its fifth property in the country. Construction is expected to start by year-end. The 250-room Nha Trang Marriott Hotel will be located on Tran Phu Boulevard in the heart of Nha Trang City facing Nha Trang Bay, widely considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Known for its pristine beaches and as the scuba diving center of Vietnam, Nha Trang is one of the most popular holiday destinations among residents and visitors to Vietnam. Nha Trang is a vibrant beach town that offers a multitude of things to do and see — from water sports, boating and fishing, to outdoor activities like cycling through the countryside and trekking in the mountains, to visiting historical and cultural sights such as the Po Nagar Cham Towers and the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam. Visitors to Nha Trang also enjoy fresh seafood and a lively nightlife scene on the beach. Nha Trang is served by Cam Ranh Airport, which is located approximately 30 kilometers south of the city and is slated to offer direct international flights in the coming years.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Experts show a specialized vision around the latest Developments in the Hotel and Leisure Industry through Starwood’s Fall Sales Road Show across Europe, Africa & Middle East
Based on Starwood’s belief in the importance of the private sector’s contribution to the growth of each and every industry & the importance of sharing and exchanging experience among industry professionals, Starwood regional offices all over the world organize on yearly basis a series of Road Shows at the most important touristic destinations in each region. Those Road Shows are organized twice per year to include top sales & marketing executives from regional offices and properties. On February 28th, 2009, Europe, Africa, Middle East Regional office organized its first Road Show for 2009 which covered six major destinations across the Middle East including Riyadh, Jeddah, Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai and Abou Dhabi.
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With the Attendance of Football Stars Major Distributors P&G Celebrates Success of its “Partners in Success” Program for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Procter and Gamble Egypt (P&G) celebrated the success of the “Partners in Success” Program that it launched in 2008. The program’s objective is to support wholesalers dealing with P&G nationwide, through assisting them in improving their activity and achieving the required success.The celebration witnessed a lot of surprises including distributing gifts and awards to traders by Wa’el Goma’a, Al-Ahly star; ‘Amr Zaki, Zamalek star; and Islam El Shater, Haras El-Hudood star. Players expressed their happiness for attending the celebration with this special gathering of traders.
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Conrad Cairo’s Jayda Celebrates In Style & Mysterious Flair!
Jayda, the Green Jade Lounge, is the place to be this New Year’s Eve to celebrate with Style & Mysterious flair! Offering you a glamorous mask at the door, so dress up and conceal your identity to reveal your hidden personality for a magical night Dance to the sounds of your favorite hip-hop, 80s, rock & house tunes with a Live band and DJ Nader Confetti machines and cotillions will encircle every heart with cheers, joy and happiness! Enjoy some of the finest culinary delights and soak up the vista and ambience in the beautiful enchanting (now covered) outdoor setting.
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Special Hilton And Visa Offer Launches For Egyptians & Foreign Residents In Egypt..
Ten Per Cent Discount AvailableFrom December 1st, 2009 to February 28th, 201 Local and expatriate residents of Egypt can now enjoy a special discount when staying at Hilton resorts in Egypt when paying with their VISA cards. VISA card holders staying at all Hilton resorts in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor & Sinai will receive a 10 per cent discount off the ‘’Pack & Go’’ local package rate when paying with their VISA cards. Offer is available from December 1st this year through to February 28th, 2010 at 13 Hilton resorts in Egypt. To take advantage of the Hilton Visa Egypt Campaign, guests need to book their stays directly with the HRCC (Hilton Reservations Customer Care) on 19009, Karnak Travel (for Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada) as well as Pack & Go landing page www.hiltonworldresorts.com/packandgo requesting the discount upon reservation in addition to the method of payment with VISA. |
Hilton Worldwide Promotes Mahmoud Mokhtar To Vice President, Operations, Egypt
Hilton Worldwide has announced the promotion of Mahmoud Mokhtar to Vice President, Operations, Hilton Worldwide, Egypt. Mokhtar’s main focus is to oversee the current operations driving quality and service, whilst also powering the development and growth strategy for Hilton Worldwide in Egypt, where the Hilton brand is the largest hotel brand in the country by number of hotels (16), room count (6,602 rooms) and team members (6,384).
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James Whitesmith appointed Executive Chef at Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars
Jean Martin Fleisch, General Manager Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars recently announced the appointment of James Whitesmith as the Executive Chef at Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars. James brings with him over 14 years of experience in the hospitality and culinary industry; He has worked in many international hotel chains in Scotland & UAE. In his new capacity, James will be in charge of all the Kitchen operation for Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars. Photo shows / James Whitesmith.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
The American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) hosted the first ‘Egyptian Business Summit on Climate Change’ which took place on October 28, 2009 at the Semiramis InterContinental. A number of distinguished international experts took part, with the aim of raising awareness and exposing companies to best practices on this important subject. Foremost among these was environmental activist Al Gore, former Vice President of the US, and founder and chair of the “Alliance for Climate Protection”, who delivered the keynote address. Activities included a “Clean up campaign’” in down town Cairo and inviting renowned acting legend Omar El Sharif to join Jurgen Baumhoff, general manager Semiramis InterContinental and employees in planting a tree in the hotel garden dedicated to the people of Cairo . Makany the employees restaurant introduced a green menu, department heads served to employees a green” welcome to work breakfast” and employees were challenged to participate in an environmental competition testing their environmental know how.
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The Egyptian Company for Entertainment and Tourist Attraction (ECETA) annual party
The Egyptian Company for Entertainment and Tourist Attractions (ECETA) the pioneer in integrated facility management held its annual party in Marriott Zamalik. Guests were selective names from Chairmen and Board members and Managing Directors in major business fields, top of them were Gateway Plaza, Blom Bank, BNP Paribas, Etisalat Misr, Al-Ahly Real Estate Dev. Co. and Cairo Festival City. ECETA sophisticated outdoor event was a delightful idea from all guests where they enjoyed the Nile view and charming Cairo night lights. Picture shows; Mr. Ahmed Sabbour and Gen. Mar. Mohamed Youssef Chairman of the holding Co. surface and maritime transport.
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Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Receives the Emirates Culinary Guild Medals
The U.S. Dairy Export Council, in collaboration with the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office in Dubai and the Emirates Culinary Guild, held U.S. cheese workshops and competition in Dubai. These workshops were aimed at familiarizing chefs with the U.S. cheese varieties and their versatile applications. The work shops and the final competition were attended by more than 45 chefs from various countries including Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Oman. All attendees participated in first-hand observation, handson experimentation and recipe preparation using different varieties of U.S. cheeses. Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Executive Chef, chef Prasad and his Junior Chefs prepared a variety of attractive dishes all based on U.S. cheeses which won several awards. The picture shows the Executive Chef Prasad and his winning team of chefs after receiving the medals during the ceremony.
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Novel Method to Express Oneself, Cadbury sends a Chocolaty “S.M.S.”!!
Cadbury has surprised its lovers with a breakthrough innovation; Cadbury S.M.S. Cadbury “S.M.S” is a new and unique method of expressing feelings and emotions among people in all situations and at all times through a sweet chocolate wafer from Cadbury. Cadbury S.M.S. is a new chocolate bar crafted from fresh crunchy wafer filled with smooth chocolate cream & coated with Cadbury Dairy Milk rich milk chocolate. Each chocolate bar comes with a thoughtful message on its pack. This is definitely a
breakthrough innovation in the confectionery market where consumers can express themselves in a new & unique way. Cadbury “S.M.S” carries different messages on its pack such as (I love you, I Miss you, Friends Forever, Happy Birthday, Thank you, I’m Sorry). Thus, Cadbury “S.M.S.” perfectly fits all occasions. It can be a delightful gesture in universal occasions such as (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day) as well as special occasions (among friends and loved ones).
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adidas “JABULANI” Official Match Ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Grip’n’Groove profile for football ‘Celebration’ in Africa. Today in Cape Town, adidas and FIFA present the adidas “JABULANI”, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. The “JABULANI”, which means “to celebrate” in isiZulu, features a South African inspired design and radically new technology. The new match ball will be available in all adidas stores across Egypt from December 5th onwards. The newly developed “Grip’n’Groove” profile provides the best players in the world with a ball allowing an exceptionally stable flight and perfect grip under all conditions. Comprising only eight, completely new, thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for the first time are spherically moulded; the ball is perfectly round and even more accurate than ever before.
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jayda sets up a lebanese brunch every friday
The Conrad Cairo is launching its Friday brunch in Jayda. An exclusive mezzeh & dessert buffet is prepared by the talented lebanese chef Fares who brings along the Lebanese flair to his contemporary Lebanese creations. The best lebanese culinary medly is created every Friday accompanied by the famous lebanese and Egyptian tunes. Children are welcomed during the brunch and are treated with a 50% discount if under 12 years of age. The lebanese brunch is set in the Jayda every Friday from 1pm till 5 pm at a price of LE 150 per person (Price is subject to sales taxes & all applicable governmental taxes)
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Special Care For Your Little Once at Feast at The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm EL Sheikh
The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh offers special care for the little once during Feast, which is “The Kids’ Center” located in the Water Park area with a special swimming pool that is especially designed for children with an artificial sandy beach to ensure their safety while enjoying playing in the sand without being close to the sea or the reefs. The swimming pool in the Water Park is shallow enough and connected to the lazy river where kids can enjoy cruising in small colored canoe. Giving the parents the space to relax and enjoy their time around the pool and having a quick snack served by The Pyramids Bar while watching their little once. The kids club is a very comfortable air conditioned medium size room beautifully painted with the most famous Disney characters; the floor is covered with soft carpet for maximum protection. A large TV Screen occupies one corner of the club walls while several low tables and chairs occupy the center.
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