Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 5 May, 2015 1:38 am |

Rixos Hotel will take part in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) due to be held in Dubai during May 4-7.
Its CEO, Mr Bugra Berberoglu said General Managers of the group’s international hotels would be attending the event to meet existing and potential partners from tour agencies to discuss further cooperation to attract more tourists to the groups hotels in the UAE and further afield.
He said that he was expecting to sign new cooperation agreements during the event, which he described as an important opportunity to highlight the group’s ambitious plans, including expansions projects in the UAE following steady growth in its business.
He confirmed that he would soon be announcing more details about the new five-star hotel set to open in Dubai’s JBR Walk in 2016, also revealing that there are plans to open a hotel in Abu Dhabi and that the project would be announced soon.
Mr Berberolgu also disclosed plans to inaugurate a new resort in the Maldives next year, describing it as one of the most attractive hotels in that area.
He said Rixos has become one of the fastest-growing hotel groups in the region and is pushing ahead with expansion plans in the UAE, in other Gulf States and worldwide.
He said the company’s target is to boost the group’s hotel and resort portfolio from 27 to 60 in 20 locations worldwide by 2020.
“We have drawn an ambitious worldwide expansion plan in which the UAE which will play a crucial role.” he said.
“We have plans to pump more investments in the UAE by 2020 to boost our presence in this important part of the world and seize business opportunities made available by the steady growth in the tourism sector,” he added
Founded in 2000, Rixos group is one of the fastest-growing hotel companies, employing nearly 6,500 people. The group has won several awards from international organizations for its distinguished services and facilities.
For further information, please visit www.rixos.com

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About Rixos Hotels
Established in 2000, Rixos is one of the world’s fastest growing luxury hotel chains. Dedicated to providing unmatched hospitality amid luxurious surroundings, the international hotel employees over 6,500 members of staff worldwide, each dedicated to providing the best in hospitality whilst offering innovative guest experiences that perfectly blend the best of old and new.
At the heart of every Rixos hotel and resort is a revitalising wellness spa with an authentic Turkish Hammam, renowned for its unique selection of spa experiences. Each hotel offers a distinctive selection of restaurants and bars, an exciting entertainment schedule and a diverse range of opulently appointed rooms and suites.
Celebrated for its incredible hospitality, attentive personalised service and fine cuisine, the award-winning Rixos Hotels have received global recognition from distinguished professional bodies including the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, World Travel Awards, Trip Advisor and Great Hotels of the World.
For more information about Rixos, please visit www.rixos.com