Hospitality management group Swiss-Belhotel International expands in Europe with the signing of the 100-key, four-star Swiss-Belresort Mount Orpheus in Bulgaria set to open by 2017.
Beautifully situated in one of Bulgaria’s most picturesque destinations, The Rhodope Mountains, Swiss-Belresort Mount Orpheus is nestled in almost four acres of lush greenery under the Sacred Land development. 'Our vision is to create a unique destination where guests can come and experience true zero carbon living through sustainable, holistic design and engineering. It will demonstrate how true sustainable living can be achieved and become beneficial to one’s health and wellbeing,' says Michael Ian Butterfield, Sacred Land OOD chairman and CEO.The resort will feature a modern contemporary structure that will utilise effective waste management, pollution-reduction scheme, energy-efficient building systems, recyclable energies such as wind, solar and geothermal, in order to achieve environmental sustainability. The spa at the resort offers modern Ayurvedic and rejuvenating treatments, tasteful dishes with the use of the freshest ingredients handpicked from organic farms (where guests can also harvest premium produce). Wellness activities including meditation and yoga will be incorporated to the guests’ itinerary. Specified tracks for walking, jogging or biking will also be established so that guests can stay physically active and enjoy the area’s naturally pristine environment.*************************************************************************************************************************************
Sharjah takeover
Swiss-Belhotel International took over the four-star Sharjah Rotana, increasing its Middle East Portfolio to 12 operating and project hotels. Swiss-Belhotel Sharjah is situated in the heart of the city, close to the arts and heritage area and a stone’s throw away from the sandy beach of Sharjah and Ajman.The hotel features 205 well-appointed rooms, four meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 persons, a lobby café and an all-day-dining restaurant. The hotel offers a daily scheduled shuttle bus to Dubai as well as private transfers to the beach.