(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Katara Hospitality showcased its worldwide collection of iconic hotels at this year's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in addition to its standalone operating division Murwab Hotel Group for the first time.
Recently, Katara Hospitality crossed its target of 30 hotels by 2016, two years ahead of schedule. It focuses on adding 30 more properties to its portfolio by 2026.
Newly opened hotels showcased at ATM included The Peninsula Paris, one of the most luxurious destinations in Europe and Excelsior Hotel Gallia, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan. Five recently acquired InterContinental hotels in Europe which were exhibited included InterContinental Carlton Cannes, InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam, InterContinental Madrid, InterContinental Frankfurt and InterContinental De La Ville Rome.
Murwab Hotel Group manages an international collection of boutique hotels and brands across three main business areas which were represented at ATM for the first time; Murwab Hotels, The Bürgenstock Selection and a collection of independent non-branded upscale properties.
With an existing portfolio of 11 hotels, showcased at ATM, Murwab Hotel Group is aiming to manage 20 properties over the next five years, owned both by Katara Hospitality and other third-party owners, with expansion planned not only in Qatar but also in other GCC countries and internationally.
This year, five Doha Hotels operated by the Murwab Hotel Group will open: Simaisma, a Murwab Resort; the Grand Murwab City Center; The Avenue, a Murwab Hotel; the Saraya Corniche Hotel and City Gate Hotel.
In Switzerland, The Bürgenstock Selection will oversee the operations of four hotels currently under development. Hotel Royal Savoy of Lausanne, owned by Katara Hospitality will officially reopen in summer 2015. The Bürgenstock Hotel, Waldhotel and Palace Hotel € part of the overall Bürgenstock Resort development project are being built.
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