Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 3 April, 2015 2:54 pm |

Leading hospitality group celebrates 15 years in the region with the recent launch of two new GCC properties in Dubai and Bahrain

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today announced its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015 in celebration of its 15th anniversary in the Middle East. The hospitality group said its presence at the region’s leading event for the travel industry underscores its commitment to the Middle East region, which it views as one of its strongest growth markets.
“Since we opened our first hotel in the Middle East in Cairo at The First Residence in 2000 the region as a whole has witnessed a rapidly maturing and discerning hospitality market. Today we have more than 10 properties in the region, including three in the GCC, in Riyadh, Doha and Dubai, and a very active pipeline of development across the entire GCC and wider Middle East,” said Christian Clerc, Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
He added: “In 2014 we moved our EMEA Sales Office from Geneva to Dubai which further underscores the important place we believe this region holds in our growth as a brand in the coming years. With a presence at ATM 2015, we expect to share updates on upcoming properties, key renovations, F&B concept launches and other news of relevance to our regional guests and further deepen our relationships with our key travel trade stakeholders and corporate clients.”
ATM will take place this year from May 4-7, 2015 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will be exhibiting at Stand Number HC7170.
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalized 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified in its employees - people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customized service. Currently operating 94 hotels and residences in major city centres and resort destinations in 39 countries, and with more than 60 projects in development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. 2013 Accolades include 22 AAA Five Diamond Awards, 31 properties included on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, 17 spas recognized on the Condé Nast Traveler Top Spas list, 32 U.S. News & World Report Gold and Silver Badge Winners, three Travel + Leisure Social Media in Travel and Tourism (SMITTY) Awards, including Best Hotel Chain, 16 properties included in Robb Report’s Top 100 Hotels list and six Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. For more information on Four Seasons, visit http://press.fourseasons.com and follow on Twitter @FourSeasonsPR