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  • Coco Collection opens Sankhara Villas in Mauritius

    Coco Collection has announced the addition of Sankhara Villas in Mauritius to its portfolio of luxury resorts.

    Sankhara Villas by Coco Collection will join the celebrated portfolio from April 1st 2013 and is the group’s first venture outside of the Maldives.

    Situated within the picturesque village of Poste-la-Fayette at the East coast of Mauritius, Sankhara Villas by Coco Collection offers discerning travellers an authentic haven of tranquility in a single of the world’s most lovely destinations.

    Nestled on almost an acre of lush private gardens the beachfront property comprises of 2 luxurious villas, Villa Tiara and Villa Almira.

    Both feature eclectic Balinese architecture and luxe-living, with each offering unique interior design aspects drawn from different regional references.

    Villa Tiara features 550m² of well-appointed living space, with interiors reminiscent of the wealthy heritage of Indonesia. Spacious and light-weight, the villa’s five bedrooms can accommodate as much as 14 guests and every bedroom comes complete with an en-suite bathroom and dressing room.

    Villa Tiara also boasts its own private hammam for the joy of its guests.

    The villa also offers two fully equipped kitchens and 3 dining areas, one interior and two exterior, and boasts an integrated surround sound entertainment system and a quiet office space.

    Villa Almira features 430m² of living space incorporating contemporary Moroccan design.

    Its teak wooden roof, balustrades, pillars and floors blend harmoniously with the multi-coloured basalt stones sourced from ancient sugar factories.

    The colourful villa comprises of 3 large en-suite double bedrooms which might be configured to house a complete of nine guests, an outsized dining and sitting room, a second lounge and television room, a kitchen and two dining areas – one interior and one exterior.

    Both villas feature a heated swimming pool with al-fresco rain showers.

    Each villa also has its own private beachfront garden complete with a spectacular veranda that promises uninterrupted views over the untamed great thing about the lagoon and beyond.

    As portion of the Sankhara Villas by Coco Collection experience, guests reap the benefits of a dedicated kitchen team lead by Chef Arlando.

    As an awarding-winning chef, Arlando has developed his own signature cuisine that mixes style with delectable gastronomy.

    His culinary repertoire, which incorporates a-la-carte and tailor-made dishes, spans French, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Arabic, Mauritian and vegetarian cuisine ensuring all guests tastes may be catered for.

    A team of efficient lifestyle hosts are available to make sure that guests’ needs and needs are met throughout their stay, and guests also get pleasure from an array of à-la-carte services and leisure facilities.

    Activities available include aqua-gym, yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, star-gazing, live classical and jazz music, complimentary pedalos & kayaks, boat excursions, deep-sea fishing and dolphin watching. Additionally, the resort is in close proximity to no fewer than five world-class golf courses.

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  • News: Hilton continues Egypt growth

    Hilton Worldwide is adding to its programme of growth in Egypt following a massive joint announcement with prominent investor, Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development, to introduce the company’s sixth property to Cairo.

    The 257-room Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi may be strategically located within the upscale residential and diplomatic district of Maadi and luxuriate in direct access to the well-liked Corniche El Nile. The 23-storey property, that’s forecast to open early 2016, can even boast views of the legendary River Nile in addition to Egypt’s world famous ancient heritage sites, museums and popular tourist attractions.

    Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa said: “As the longest serving and most recognised hospitality brand in Egypt, we’re committed to offering tangible and sustainable hospitality to the country’s business and leisure industry.

    “Our Egyptian expansion strategy and determined pipeline growth reflects our unwavering faith within the viability of Egypt, it’s people, business and community as we continue the tradition of providing hospitality and luxury to discerning travellers.” Jagersbacher added.

    Designed to attract both the leisure and business traveller, Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi will feature a business centre, a 400-square-metre function room, two boardrooms and 3 meeting rooms. Leisure facilities will include a enormous state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, an out of doors swimming pool, two restaurants, including speciality dining, a lobby lounge and an executive lounge.

    Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: “Hilton Hotels & Resorts is immensely pleased with its heritage and primary class reputation in Egypt and we’re delighted to bring another quality property to our growing portfolio of excellence.”

    Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi is a noteworthy addition to Hilton Worldwide’s growing development programme for Egypt and joins a property pipeline such as the 635-room Hilton Heliopolis; the 660-room Hilton Makadi Resort; the 390-room Hilton Giza Pyramids and for Egypt’s second city of Alexandria, the 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche and the 195-room Hilton King’s Ranch Resort.

    As the pre-eminent hospitality provider, Hilton Worldwide’s properties in Egypt incorporate many styles and offerings but all share the well-defined, distinctive company hallmarks of high quality facilities and high standards of service. A popular portfolio, Hilton Worldwide properties offer urban luxury and class in cities which include Cairo and Alexandria to stunning resorts and spas in relaxing holiday areas of Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Nuweiba, Marsa Alam in addition to the traditional city of Luxor.

    Engineer Darwish Ahmed Hassnin, Chief Executive Officer from owners Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development said: “Hilton Worldwide is a recognised hospitality leader with extensive knowledge and experience of Egypt.

    “Together, we’re committed to making an international-class property with outstanding and alluring facilities and repair.

    “This property is the 1st hotel in Egypt owned by both the Egyptian and Saudi governments and is anticipated to become one of the vital flagships of the joint investments between both countries.” Hassnin concluded.

  • Hilton continues Egypt growth

    Hilton Worldwide is adding to its programme of growth in Egypt following a massive joint announcement with prominent investor, Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development, to introduce the company’s sixth property to Cairo.

    The 257-room Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi may be strategically located inside the upscale residential and diplomatic district of Maadi and revel in direct access to the favored Corniche El Nile. The 23-storey property, that is forecast to open early 2016, may also boast views of the legendary River Nile in addition to Egypt’s world famous ancient heritage sites, museums and popular tourist attractions.

    Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa said: “As the longest serving and most recognised hospitality brand in Egypt, we’re committed to offering tangible and sustainable hospitality to the country’s business and leisure industry.

    “Our Egyptian expansion strategy and determined pipeline growth reflects our unwavering faith within the viability of Egypt, it’s people, business and community as we continue the tradition of providing hospitality and luxury to discerning travellers.” Jagersbacher added.

    Designed to entice both the leisure and business traveller, Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi will feature a business centre, a 400-square-metre function room, two boardrooms and 3 meeting rooms. Leisure facilities will include a massive cutting-edge gymnasium and spa, an outside swimming pool, two restaurants, including speciality dining, a lobby lounge and an executive lounge.

    Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: “Hilton Hotels & Resorts is immensely pleased with its heritage and primary class reputation in Egypt and we’re delighted to bring another quality property to our growing portfolio of excellence.”

    Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi is a noteworthy addition to Hilton Worldwide’s growing development programme for Egypt and joins a property pipeline inclusive of the 635-room Hilton Heliopolis; the 660-room Hilton Makadi Resort; the 390-room Hilton Giza Pyramids and for Egypt’s second city of Alexandria, the 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche and the 195-room Hilton King’s Ranch Resort.

    As the pre-eminent hospitality provider, Hilton Worldwide’s properties in Egypt incorporate many styles and offerings but all share the well-defined, distinctive company hallmarks of high quality facilities and high standards of service. A favorite portfolio, Hilton Worldwide properties offer urban luxury and class in cities equivalent to Cairo and Alexandria to stunning resorts and spas in relaxing holiday areas of Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Nuweiba, Marsa Alam in addition to the traditional city of Luxor.

    Engineer Darwish Ahmed Hassnin, Chief Executive Officer from owners Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development said: “Hilton Worldwide is a recognised hospitality leader with extensive knowledge and experience of Egypt.

    “Together, we’re committed to making a global-class property with outstanding and welcoming facilities and repair.

    “This property is the primary hotel in Egypt owned by both the Egyptian and Saudi governments and is anticipated to become among the flagships of the joint investments between both countries.” Hassnin concluded.