In a quarterly ritual, the 30-month old Ritz-Carlton Sharm Al-Sheikh underwent a $500,000 renovation, reported a company press release. In 196 days, 120 men took part in restoring the resort. The process consumed 15 tons of bright white paint, 13,208 gallons of concrete, 25 cubic meters of wood, 12,000 bricks and 100 meters of tent cloth.
The Ritz-Carlton Sharm Al-Sheikh is known for the bright white color of its 18 buildings. “White is a very difficult color to maintain in the desert. In time, the bright white turns to sandy white or off-white, which why repainting the resort consumes hundreds of gallons of white paint," said Ricco DeBlank, the resort's general manager.
After the refurbishment, The Marquee, the resort's conference facility, and the three function rooms, Tiran I, Tiran II and Aqaba, are refreshed and ready for the upcoming meetings and incentives season.
The resort's three gourmet restaurants, La Luna, Blue Ginger and Fayrouz, were repainted and the ceilings and floors were polished, while the spa and fitness center had the floors replaced, walls painted and equipment maintained. Even the walkways and passages between the resort's lush gardens and pools were renewed.
All of the efforts would not be complete without the renovation of the resort's 237 rooms, 45 suites, 20 Club level rooms, five Club level suites and the Club lounge. Walls, ceilings, floors and furniture all restored and retouched. — (menareport.com)
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