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This acquisitio­n to our portfolio allows Minor Hotels to take a foothold in the Middle East for our AVANI Hotels & Resorts brand

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 146 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has announced that effective July 1, 2016, it will be taking over the operation of the 216room Mövenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai.

The property will operate under the group’s dynamic AVANI Hotels & Resorts brand as the AVANI Deira Dubai Hotel. This represents a milestone for Minor Hotels as the first AVANI hotel in the Middle East. The change comes after the hotel’s parent company, Bin Sulayem Investment­s, signed a management agreement with Minor Hotels.

Located in one of the most diverse and culturally rich parts of the city, the property is ideally situated just four kilometres from Dubai Internatio­nal Airport and the world-famous Gold and Spice Souks. This upscale hotel offers 216 guest rooms and two unique dining concepts, meeting rooms, an outdoor pool and a fully equipped gym.

Robert Kunkler, Chief Operating Officer, Minor Hotels, said, “This key acquisitio­n to our portfolio allows Minor Hotels to take a strategic foothold in the Middle East for our fast expanding AVANI Hotels & Resorts brand in what is a vitally important market. We are thrilled to continue our excellent relationsh­ip with Bin Sulayem Investment­s.”

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Robert Kunkler Chief Operating Officer Minor Hotels

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