The
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the leader in luxury hospitality,
has announced the brand’s first hotel in Tunisia.
The
Ritz-Carlton Tunis, Carthage is owned by Companie Tunisienne de
Development Touristique (CTDT), a subsidiary of the Driss-Jenayah
Group, and a pioneer group in hospitality.
Located
in Carthage-Sidi Bou Said, a suburb of Tunisia’s capital city
Tunis, the 129-suites resort isprojected to
open in late 2014. With interiors designed by Hirsch Bedner
Associates (HBA), the hotel will offer seven food and beverage
outlets, an expansive ballroom and destination spa. Ideally situated
on the Mediterranean Sea, The Ritz-Carlton Tunis, Carthage offers an
exclusive beachfront setting adjacent to the Presidential Palace and
step away from Carthage’s ancient ruins. Tunis has a
rich history evident
in its many historical sites including the medina, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, comprising of ancient Islamic architecture including
over 700 monuments.
“We
are honored to have been selected by Companie Tunisienne de
Development Touristique to manage this incredible property,” said
Herve Humler, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Ritz-Carlton
Hotel Company. “We believe this stunning destination with its
rich history and diverse culture will offer our discerning
guests a unique and exciting new location to explore when it opens
late 2014.”
Mr.
Omar Jenayah, Chief Executive Officer
of Companie Tunisienne de Development Touristique, said “We are
delighted to partner with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in its first
endeavour into Tunisia. The long and storied legacy of The
Ritz-Carlton is well-suited to Tunisia’s own historical heritage.”
Asked
about additional growth in the region for The Ritz-Carlton, Humler
added, “We continue to explore other opportunities and destinations
in the Middle
East and Africa. With the right hotels in the
right locations, I believe expansion in this region is an essential
part of our future strategy.”
Companie
Tunisienne de Development Touristique (CTDT), a subsidiary of the
Driss-Jenayah Group, is a pioneer group in hospitality, financial
services and healthcare, and also has several investments in
manufacturing, airlines, agriculture and food processing. The Group
owns a portfolio of hotels with more than 6,000 rooms.
