IHG opens Holiday Inn dar es Salaam City Centre in Tanzania
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in partnership with Eclipse Hotels Group, officially opened Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre.
The 124 room, Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre is located at the heart of the financial district in downtown Dar Es Salaam. A 20-minute drive from Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere International Airport and the port of Dar Es Salaam, the property is ideally located, as it offers guests easy access via ferry to Zanzibar; a popular high traffic tourist destination.
“Tanzania has rapidly progressed into one of the major contributors of Africa’s tourism and is determined to reach its target of a million tourists by 2010. We are focused on continuing our expansion plans within the continent and the Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre is the first of 13 hotels in the pipeline,†commented John Bamsey, chief operating officer, IHG Middle East and Africa.
“This year our primary focus is on our mid-scale portfolio, which we believe has unrivalled potential at a time when travellers are looking for more affordable options without compromising on quality. In October 2007, we invested $1 billion into the global relaunch of the Holiday Inn brand family. Following extensive research, it was clear our guests were looking for a more contemporary brand image, increased quality and consistency. The relaunch will be completed by the end of 2010 across 3,200 hotels around the world. Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre marks our first property in East Africa under the new standards.†added Bamsey.
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre offers quality and contemporary design that appeals to the modern traveller. Dining options include Gaucho, renowned for its abundant buffet breakfast and Al Dar Shisha bar and restaurant, ideally located on the rooftop of the hotel, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the city. The hotels bar, Bar@1 and the Zanzibar coffee shop, serve food and a variety of drinks throughout the day. For business facilities, the hotel includes an Academy Meeting venue with four meeting rooms.
Commenting on the opening, Sameer Damji, director, Eclipse Hotels Group, said, “Partnering with IHG, one of the most reputable international hotel groups, is a tactical investment for Eclipse. The strong positioning of the Holiday Inn brand combined with its geographical presence of 3,200 properties worldwide makes it the ideal choice. Our presence will contribute to the development of Tanzania’s economy; in turn increasing its global appeal as a holiday destination.â€
In the first quarter of 2009, IHG relaunched one new hotel every day and by May 12th 2009, there were 729 hotels operating under the new standards. Relaunched hotels have seen uplift in RevPAR by 5% and more importantly improved guest satisfaction.
About IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 4,200 hotels and over 620,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®, and also manages the world’s largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards with 43 million members worldwide.
IHG has nearly 1,700 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 140,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.
IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at www.ihg.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards programme at www.priorityclub.com. For the latest news from IHG, visit our online Press Office at www.ihg.com/media.
About Eclipse Hotels Group
Eclipse Hotels Group was formed in 1998 to acquire, develop and manage branded hotels throughout the world. Their portfolio currently consists of 16 hotels, which are located across four continents and range from limited service hotels to luxury 5 star properties.
For great locations at great prices, please visit www.eclipsehotels.co.uk
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