DANAT Hotels and Resorts, a division of National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCTH), is to open two new hotels in Abu Dhabi as part of expansion plans in the emirate.
Hotels division manager Walid Nicholas Harouni said one of the UAE capital properties will be the luxury Century hotel apartments with 60 luxury keys, while Danat Residence will comprise 190 flats. Both these projects are expected to be open before the end of 2014.“We have many other hotel projects in the emirate including one to add 30 villas and 100 apartments to our Danat Jebel Dhanna,” he said.He noted that nearly 70 per cent of Danat’s services meet needs for business tourism and conferences and that they already account for 30 per cent of the group’s business.He said the group continued to perform well, achieving an occupancy rate of 83 per cent last year. “This rate is relatively high and we expect it to increase further this year.”Discover the true spirit of Arabia at Tilal Liwa Hotel, a majestic desert resort located in Rub Al Khali Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region where guests can enjoy an unforgettable Arabian experience.Another NCTH property, Tilal Liwa Hotel’s serene location, first-rate facilities and fine dining outlets will be highlighted in this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s leading travel trade exhibition, where the team headed by Ayman Ashor, general manager will be meeting with existing and potential partners to promote the hotel and Abu Dhabi as a destination. Portrayed as an ideal destination for short holidays or weekend escape, Tilal Liwa Hotel recorded impressive growth in 2013, with 36 per cent increase in overall revenue compared to 2012. Occupancies increased by 6 per cent and the guest level surged by 91 per cent. Ashor said: “The Arabian Travel Market is a much-awaited event for Tilal Liwa Hotel because this meeting is attended by key decision makers in the travel and hospitality industry so we can receive immediate feedback. Our meeting with our partners will focus on strengthening the relations and update them about our growth this year and the plans throughout the season. We will be presenting to them our unique and customized packages during summer that will include hotel stay, activities, transfers and other fantastic offers.”The Danat Summer Promotion will also be unveiled with its attractive rates and added value combined with fun-filled activities for guests. For the next season the hotel has organised more adventurous activities to offer to guests such as stargazing, desert football, volleyball, and desert walk to amazing dunes, tours to the Liwa Oasis, Moreeb Dune, forts, date plantation and other kids’ activities. “Summer will be an amazing time at Tilal Liwa Hotel because of the variety of activities that we will offer to our guests. The team of Tilal Liwa Hotel will be located in Abu Dhabi Hall within the Danat Hotels & Resorts stand UAE2210during ATM.