Conrad Hotels & Resorts To Open Its First Resort In Europe
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Conrad Hotels & Resorts To Open Its First Resort In Europe
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Category: Europe -
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2007-10-03
New Conrad Announced for Portuguese Algarve
The contemporary luxury hotel brand, Conrad Hotels &
Resorts, is set to open its first resort hotel in Europe after announcing the signing
of a management agreement with Grupo IMOCOM for a Conrad in the Algarve,
Portugal, near to the renowned Quinta Do Lago resort.
Located in one of the most exclusive resort developments on the Algarve, the
Conrad will feature approximately 158 guest rooms and suites designed to reflect
a contemporary Portuguese style. The hotel, situated in a prime seven hectare
mixed development site approximately 10km from Faro International Airport, will
enjoy a key position close to some of the world’s most famous golf courses when
it opens in 2010.
The hotel will be set amongst extensive landscaped gardens and terraces,
featuring several swimming pools and lakes, and guests will be able to enjoy a
luxurious 1500 square metre spa and health club. The hotel will feature a
selection of restaurants offering some of the best Portuguese and international
cuisine, together with a stylish wine and cocktail bar with an alfresco terrace.
The Conrad will also cater for exclusive meetings and events, with over 1,400
square metres of dedicated space. Facilities will include a selection of fully
equipped Conrad meeting rooms, a 24-hour business centre, as well as a large
ballroom with access to private gardens.
With the addition of this new Conrad, Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) will now
offer two resorts on the Algarve, following the recent opening of the Hilton
Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in July. Today’s announcement further
consolidates the strong growth of the Hilton Family of Hotels across Europe, and
also strengthens HHC’s partnership with Grupo IMOCOM, the owners of the
Vilamoura resort.
Commenting on the signing Wolfgang M. Neumann, Area President of HHC -
Europe, says: “The Iberian Peninsula is one of our key growth markets where we
have expanded from one hotel in 1990 to five today – three of which opened this
year alone. By 2010 we expect to be operating eight properties across this region
and continue to see significant potential for further expansion. Following the
successful opening of the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa this
summer, we are delighted to be partnering with Grupo IMOCOM once again to
launch our prestigious Conrad brand in the Iberian Peninsula.”
Neumann continues: “Tourism in the region is set to grow from €5 billion today to
over €7billion over the next seven years, and we believe that our new Conrad will
cater for the significant demand for luxury accommodation in this destination.”
Richard Blamey, Senior Vice President Brand Management, Conrad Hotels &
Resorts, adds: “This hotel will be a wonderful addition to Conrad's international
portfolio when it opens in 2010 and will be the first Conrad resort in Europe. It
will complement our other resorts including the Conrad Bali Resort & Spa and the
forthcoming Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, which joins Conrad Hotels & Resorts
in December 2007. Other exciting projects under development include Shanghai,
Koh Samui, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, the Bahamas and Buenos Aires.”
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