Gloria Hotels and Resorts is expanding with the opening of the Downtown Gloria Hotel in Abu Dhabi in September 2014. The hotel will be located in the downtown area within walking distance of the Corniche. Gloria Hotels and Resorts focuses on providing luxury accommodations for families in a friendly atmosphere. The brand's general manager mentioned that they are looking to partner with new partners and expand in the Middle East and North Africa, with expected growth in GCC and African markets for the rest of the year.

4. 18 May 2014 ttgmena.com
BROADENING
FOOTPRINT
Area general manager, Gloria Hotels and Resorts,
Freddy Farid exclusively described the brand’s latest
developments: “Gloria Hotels and Resorts’ expansion
continues with the opening of Downtown Gloria Hotel in
Abu Dhabi in September 2014.
“The hotel is situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi
downtown, within walking distance of the Corniche and
will be in line with the Gloria Hotels and Resorts’ concept
– luxury family hotels providing excellent services in a
friendly atmosphere.”
Communicating the brand’s ATM ambitions, Farid
remarked: “We are open to meet and establish relations
with new partners while promoting our property
expansion.” He further revealed that the hotel company
will be exhibiting at stand HC5470, opposite the
Buyers Club.
Furthermore, Farid told TTG that the brand’s future
plans include expansion in the Middle East and North
Africa, with positive growth from the GCC and African
markets forecasted for the remainder of the year.
BOLSTERED TOURISM PARTNERSHIPS
Chic Outlet Shopping recently
entered into a partnership with global
accommodation wholesaler, Hotelbeds,
which is to sell Chic Outlet Shopping
packages and tickets for the Shopping
Express luxury coach service through its
Activities brand.
This is centred on selling transfers,
activities and experiences to the travel
industry as a whole.
Tourism sales director, Value Retail, Ian
Stazicker told TTG: “Development of these
tourism partnerships makes us unique and
helps us cement our position as leaders in
promoting shopping tourism globally.”
Meanwhile, Chic Outlet Shopping is
now included as part of the Dnata and
Emirates Holidays package offer, and has,
as well, signed a partnership with
Singapore Airlines.
We are open to meet
and establish relations
with new partners.
NEWS
AIMINGFOR
REGIONALGROWTH
Ahead of exhibiting for
the first time at ATM,
area managing director
– South Asia and Middle
East, Preferred Hotel
Group (PHG), Saurabh
Rai updated TTG on the
company’s latest news.
Having launched
its iPrefer loyalty
programme in 2013,
PHG is set to further
develop the initiative
this year. Rai also
pointed out that in Q1
of 2014, the company
welcomed three new
Middle East hotels to its
portfolio: Marjan Island
Resort & Spa, Ras Al
Khaimah; Royal Rose Hotel,
Abu Dhabi; and the Cristal
Hotel, Erbil.
Rai noted that PHG has
partnered with Etihad
Airways’ Frequent Flyer
programme. “The company
is committed to providing a
sturdy start to new member
hotels and, with a strong
development pipeline in
the coming months, is
well poised for continued
growth in the Middle East.”

7. Gloria Resorts and Hotels, the
landmarkbuildingsembracing
the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road on
both sides,are the perfect getaway
for leisure and business travellers.
Gloria Hotels and Resorts are
dedicated to satisfy the needs of
the guests and are very passionate
about their work. The brand is
constantly looking at establishing
long term relationships with all
market sectors.
2013 has been a successful year
for Gloria Hotels and Resorts as
they retained loyal customers
from across the GCC countries,
Asia, Europe and the CIS region.
Gloria Hotel has received
numerous international and
regional awards including the Trip
Advisor Certificate of Excellence
2013 and The Best Hotel Award
from Holiday Check in 2013. The
hotel is a perfect combination
of style and taste with an elegant and warm ambience. It is an
ideal location for families, executives and holidaymakers. Gloria
Hotel maintains its standard of services and approves family
friendly policies comprising of unique facilities for kids,spacious
rooms to accommodate families.Gloria Hotels administer 5 star
standards and services but at 4 star prices.
Gloria Hotels &Resorts offer the best dining outlets to their
guests with a superb selection of international cuisine in an
elegant ambience.The Le Grand Café is an ideal venue to relax
with friends or to enjoy a business lunch.Located on the ground
floor of Gloria Hotel, the café proudly serves Starbucks Coffee.
Savour the splendid views of the Arabian Gulf from the Eighth
Gloria Hotels and Resorts
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floor of Gloria Hotel at the Pool Bar.Its outdoor
setting makes it a perfect getaway if you fancy
a drink by the swimming pool.
Gloria Hotels have an exclusive Kids’Club with
several action packed activities where they
will learn new skills and make new friends.The
supportive and friendly staff are well trained
to take good care of your child while you enjoy
a carefree and relaxed stay at Gloria.
A retreat isn’t complete if you’re not relaxed
and stress free when it’s over. The Bodycare
SPA at Gloria ensures a leisurely stay at the
hotel and you return home relaxed and de-
stressed.
The Elixir gym at Gloria Hotel has all the latest
exercise equipment’s and emphasizes that
health is wealth and that even on vacations,
irrespective of how short it is,no one should miss their workouts!
The unique mini football, squash and basketball court is open
24/7 for easy access.
Therearetimeswhenpeopleareobligedorratherarecompelled
to work even on vacations. The executive suites located on the
39th and 40th floor of the Gloria Hotel provide posh service for
the business guests.The executive guests are offered free Wi-Fi
service, complimentary airport drop off to Dubai airports; early
check-ins and late check outs, dedicated executive reception
desk for express check-in, free mini bar and an exclusive Butler
Service.Furthermore,guests can access the executive lounge on
the 41st floor where they can enjoy drinks and canapés while
admiring the panoramic horizon of the Arabian Gulf.
The convention center, specifically designed for MICE
conventions, at Gloria Hotel can accommodate over 800 guests
along with 44 breakout rooms making it an ideal venue for large
and medium size conference, events and exhibitions.
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