Following a promotional rate of just AED 299 per room per night – a move aimed at relieving stressed residents of the UAE from the onslaught of heat and humidity during the summer months - Le Meridien Al Aqah has today announced an average occupancy rate of 82% over the entire season.
The award-winning resort, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hajar mountain range, is owned by the Emirates group and has fast established itself as the definitive East Coast destination. The promotional summer offer, which commenced on June 1st and will run until September 15th 2006, has seen a marked increase on last year’s occupancy rates for the same period.
“Our resort combines Fujairah’s sun, sea and sand with outstanding facilities and is therefore the ultimate playground for those who love the outdoors, whether one is here to relax or participate in an action-packed physical activity,” said Patrick Antaki, general manager, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort.
“This summer has witnessed an unprecedented rate of occupancy thanks to our enhanced relationship with regional tour operators and an impressive effort from our communications specialists at getting our message across. Our in-house staff have also done a superb job and have therefore ensured that we have had several groups of guests returning again and again,” Antaki added.
“These results are also important as they provide us with concrete evidence that Fujairah – and the UAE in general – really has become a year-round destination.”
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Photo caption: Patrick Antaki, general manager, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort.
About Le Méridien
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, with its portfolio of more than 130 luxury and upscale hotels in 53 countries worldwide, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The majority of Le Méridien properties are located in the world's top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. In the 2005 Luxury Brand Status Index survey Le Méridien was recognized as one of the top 15 luxury hotel brands. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W, Le Meridien and the recently announced Aloft SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
