In light of the upcoming annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Marketing Fund taking place in September 2003, Dubai as a whole is gearing up for a major influx of business travellers to the region.
“The long-term gain of hosting the annual meetings will be very beneficial to the area, and will definitely ‘put us on the map’ as a fierce contender in the international MICE market,” explained Peter Mainguy, newly appointed regional director of sales and marketing for Ritz-Carlton in the Middle East.
“People will start to regain confidence in the region, and we expect to attract more city-wide conferences in the future.”
With this in mind, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has introduced a host of additional benefits and services to attract the more discerning business traveller to the hotel.
According to the hotel, the list of benefits is extensive and includes:
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Central location in Dubai between Media City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Sheikh Zayed Road and Abu Dhabi;
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Award-winning Club level lounge with views of the Arabian Gulf, six food presentations daily and a dedicated concierge;
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Global guest recognition programme ensuring smooth communication of preferences for onward travel;
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Corporate room rates at all Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Resorts world-wide;
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Business Centre services, including translation services;
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Inter-touch internet dial-up;
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Meeting facilities offering private and intimate outdoor or indoor settings;
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Business guests recognition upon arrival by members of the sales team;
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Convenient airport location with Dubai International Airport both 25 minutes drive from the hotel;
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Pre-registration and express check-out upon request;
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A home-away-from-home experience, with award-winning oversized bedrooms all with private sea-facing balconies;
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Welcome fruit presentation with mineral water;
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Complimentary use of the Spa and Fitness Centre;
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Assistance available for special dining requests and corporate entertaining
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Priority wait list service.