Swiss-Belhotel signs New Hotel in Jordan

Hong Kong headquartered Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amman based, Winter Valley Tourism Investment Co PLC for the company's eighth hotel in the Middle East region to be named Swiss-Belhotel Dead Sea, Jordan.

Located on the Northern shores of the Dead Sea the new four star hotel will feature 165 guest rooms, 4 food and beverage outlets, banqueting and meeting facilities, and a wellness spa. The hotel is scheduled for completion in 2010.

“Our rapid expansion in the region has seen us announce eight hotels in little more than a year, with representation for the Swiss-Belhotel International brand now confirmed in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and most recently Jordan.” said Mr Gavin Faull, President Swiss-Belhotel International.

“Swiss-Belhotel International is delighted to enter the Jordanian tourism sector which enjoys strong support from His Majesty, King Abdullah. Tourism is vibrant sector of the Jordanian national economy, accounting for 14.4% of the country’s GDP, the second largest contributor” Mr Faull added.

The government embraces a 5 year national strategy for the development of tourism in the country. Travel segments showing potential, include the wellness and medical tourism.

Swiss-Belhotel International manages 40 hotels and projects, with more than 6,000 rooms globally. Hotels are located in China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Oman and Kuwait.

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