Dubai – Shangri-La Group, the Hong Kong-based
luxury hotel operator, will participate in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019
showcasing Shangri-La
Bali Resort & Spa, The Maj Nusa Dua, its upscale resort scheduled to open in Q4 2019, for the first
time.
Located in Nusa Dua, just 25
minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, the resort is spread
across 96 acres and fringed by a 5-kilometre-long white sandy beach. It boasts a total of 339 rooms, suites and
villas, each with their own private pool and views of the award-winning 18-hole
championship Bali National Golf Club. The room
sizes range from 46 to 220 square metres, making the rooms amongst the largest
in the Nusa Dua area.
“As the Group approaches its
50th anniversary in 2021, it remains committed to being at the forefront of
Asian hospitality. The Group entered the
region in 2003 and we have a proven track record of achieving outstanding
results in highly competitive markets. We
managed fluctuating business environments throughout the region and still
managed to improve profits whilst maintaining high levels of service. We have had a presence at ATM since the very
first edition 26 years ago, and we have been exhibiting since 2004. This reflects our long-standing desire for
growth in the region. Our vision is to
further expand our portfolio in the Middle East over the next three years
with our unique understanding of Asia, giving investors the opportunity to
capitalise on the most dynamic outbound market globally and offer guests the
renowned Shangri-La hospitality,” said John Northen, executive vice president,
Middle East, India and Indian Ocean for Shangri-La Group.
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Announces an Impressive Line-up for Arabian Travel Market
Other participants at ATM
include the Group’s two properties in Sri Lanka. The untouched golden beaches, dense jungles and vibrant cities of Sri
Lanka are this year’s must-visit destination, according to Lonely Planet’s ‘Top Countries for Travel’ in 2019.
Guests can explore all that Sri Lanka has to offer in luxury this year
with Shangri-La Group, which offers the perfect way to immerse in
the country’s rich culture.
Shangri-La’s Hambantota
Golf Resort & Spa spans 58 hectares, making it the largest resort in Sri Lanka. It boasts 274 spacious rooms and suites, all surrounded by stunning tropical
gardens. Golf lovers can play at the
first, and only, resort golf course in the country – the 18-hole course designed by Rodney Wright which spans across a vast coconut palm plantation,
offering players spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.
For those seeking the buzz of a vibrant city, Shangri-La Hotel,
Colombo offers guests unparalleled access to a bespoke collection of
cultural and historical experiences. Thanks to its magnificent architecture,
mixing colonial style with modern buildings, bustling markets and picturesque
coastal setting, Colombo was recently named the ‘must-photograph’ destination
of 2019 in a study by Huawei.
Situated at One Galle Face along the Galle Face Green promenade – the
most exclusive address in Colombo – the hotel offers uninterrupted Indian Ocean
and city views from its 500 guestrooms and suites and 41 serviced
apartments. It also serves as a gateway
to the capital through an array of exciting immersive experiences.
“All major cities in the GCC are now connected to
Colombo, with flight durations of around four to five hours. We are also taking advantage of Sri Lankan
Airlines’ 90-minute direct route from Colombo to Gan, the closest international
airport to Shangri-La’s private resort in the Maldives, only five minutes away by
speedboat. This means we can leverage
the popularity of “two destinations in one go,” Mr Northen said.
Shangri-La Group
Announces an Impressive Line-up for Arabian Travel Market
Also exhibiting Shangri-La’s
Villingili Resort & Spa, in the Maldives, the largest resort island in the Indian Ocean nation, spreading across 12
hectares, is located in the Maldives’ southernmost atoll, beyond the
equator, with only the Indian Ocean separating the island from Antarctica. The private island resort of Villingili is
quite literally on the edge of the world. The resort boasts a unique jungle setting with
majestic banyan trees and over 17,000 coconut trees.
The Group’s second property in the Maldives, Hotel Jen Male Maldives by
Shangri-La is ideally located in the heart of Male, the capital city. It is only a seven-minute speedboat ride from
Velana International Airport, offering easy access to the city’s prime
commercial centre. It is also a few
steps away from vibrant restaurants offering authentic Chinese, Indian, Malay
and Thai and Sri Lankan cuisines.
Designed with the
elegant details of the Asian culture, exclusive service quality and hospitality,
Shangri-La Bosphorus,
Istanbul is located between the
Dolmabahce Palace and the Naval Museum on the European coast of the Bosphorus
Straits.
As the only hotel in Istanbul to have its own
Rolls-Royce, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul recently launched new, exclusive
experiences for guests, designed to explore the dynamic city in complete
luxury. Travellers get the opportunity
to drive between two continents, crossing the Bosphorus from Europe to Asia,
which is unique to Istanbul, while unlocking the history and culture of the
capital of empires.
Two of the Group’s eight hotels in Malaysia are also
exhibiting. Shangri-La’s Rasa
Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu is an enchanting tropical retreat
rising above a pristine stretch of beachfront. Nature is all around the resort, surrounded by
400 acres of tropical forest, with tropical-inspired accents showcased in the
sumptuous interiors of 499 guestrooms and suites.
Shangri-La Group
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The resort is home to an eco-friendly championship golf
course and the magnificent Spa at Dalit Bay. Unique to the resort is the Nature Interpretation
Centre, gateway to the nature reserve and Borneo’s wildlife.
The 662 luxurious guestrooms and suites at Shangri-La Hotel,
Kuala Lumpur highlight the hotel as a true urban sanctuary. Overlooking
the bustling city, this serene retreat features lush tropical water gardens, an
intricate labyrinth, eight restaurants and bars, an expansive swimming pool and
a fully equipped Health Club.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is exhibiting at Arabian
Travel Market 2019 on stand HC0820.
About Shangri-La
Group
Shangri-La
Group is one of the world’s premier developers, owners and operators of hotel
and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real
estate and serviced apartments / residences. The Group’s other principal
activities include hotel management services, as well as property development
for sale. It currently owns and/or
manages over 100 hotels globally in more than 70 destinations under the
Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen and Traders brands. Prominently positioned in
Asia, the Group has a substantial pipeline of upcoming hotel and mixed-use
development projects in Australia, Bahrain, Mainland China, Cambodia, Indonesia
and Saudi Arabia. For more information, visit www.shangri-la.com.
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