M & C Hotels announces the signing of the new Millennium Hotel & Convention Center

DUBAI, UAE - Sept. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- This will be the Group’s second property within Kuwait and will be dedicated to the business traveller with first class business facilities and almost 4000 m2 of conference space.

Speaking about this new relationship President & CEO of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, commented at the joint press conference, “We are pleased to complement our existing hotel offering within Kuwait - the Al Jahra Copthorne Hotel & Resort, with this unique 5 star business hotel, which will be home to Kuwait’s conference and exhibition market. We are even more honoured to partner with such an esteemed and reputable company such as Gulf Real Estate Development House Company K.S.C.

We are confident this new hotel development will provide excellent cross selling opportunities for the Group and continue to increase our brand awareness and guest loyalty within the region.

We recognise the demand in Kuwait from the MICE market and it is our intention to create a first class destination for the business traveller and establish the property as the preferred business hotel in Kuwait City.”

Mr. Mudhar Al-Razouqi the Chairman of Gulf Real Estate Development House “GDH” states, “It is our honour to collaborate and form a long lasting relationship with a globally reputable operator such as Millennium & Copthorne Hotels. Both GDH and its owners are very enthusiastic in this endeavour and we are confident that Millennium & Copthorne Hotels is the best fit to run and operate this convention hotel. We have concentrated mainly on the banquet and conventions aspect while building the hotel to be able to facilitate the needs of the business travellers coming to Kuwait along with the local requirements for banquet halls.

With the growing businesses and economy of the country, a hotel such as this, is what’s needed in the market. We hope that this will be a fruitful partnership for both parties involved and the country as a whole.”

Located in the Salmiya area of Kuwait City and strategically positioned at the major intersection of the Fourth Ring Road and Fahaheel Highway 30, the hotel will have 307 rooms comprising of standard guest rooms, deluxe guest rooms, suites and serviced apartments. Rooms will be equipped with the latest technology and upscale amenities in line with the brand’s design standards.

The Hotel’s Convention Centre will comprise of almost 4000 m2 of meeting and conference facilities, including a show case ballroom of over 1080 m2 and several meeting room styles to cater for meetings and events of all sizes and set ups.

The hotel will have multiple Food & Beverage outlets including an All Day Dining restaurant and signature concepts, in addition to an extensive banqueting facility for the Convention Centre.

Additional leisure facilities will include a state of the art Health Club and Spa and outdoor swimming pool.

About Millennium & Copthorne Hotels

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc. is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and/or operates over 120 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms worldwide, the company is present on all continents with a portfolio of brands which serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class.

From a single property in Abu Dhabi, the Middle East region has expanded into various neighbouring destinations and is now recognised as one of the fastest growing regional hotel management companies in the Middle East & Africa. Along the way, the company has cultivated partnerships with reputable and respected owners. Millennium & Copthorne currently operates 15 hotels, has over 10 hotels due to open within the next 18 months and aims to operate 50 properties within the next three years for the MEA region.

About Gulf Development House

Gulf Development House is a Kuwaiti shareholding company (Closed) which was established mainly for the development of the Hotel. Sokouk Holding Company owns 75% of the Company’s shares and Al-Dulaijan family 25%.

The Company represents the main arm of Sokouk Holding Company for working in fields of specialized real estate development, in addition to managing real estate investment and commercial projects, and managing investment funds and portfolios with real estate character. Furthermore, Gulf Development House works in various real estate fields including owning, developing and selling real estate’s inside and outside the State of Kuwait.