International Hotel Company to Make Pakistan Debut With Five-Star Karachi Hotel

DUBAI, UAE, October 21, 2013 / PRNewswire –

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, the upscale hotel company of Swiss heritage, will manage the 407-room Mövenpick Hotel Karachi

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts [http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com ] announces the management of its first hotel in Pakistan. The upscale international hospitality company of Swiss heritage will take over operations of a five-star property – currently operated by Sheraton – from 1 January 2014.

The 407-room property will be renamed Mövenpick Hotel Karachi and enjoys a prime downtown location at Club Road, adjacent to the Chief Minister and Governor’s House. Commercial business locations, local shopping destinations and upscale restaurants are nearby.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts celebrates 40 years [http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com/en/40-years/40-years ] in the hospitality business this year and currently operates 79 hotels, resorts and cruise ships in 24 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. With its origins rooted in food and beverage expertise, gastronomic excellence and efficient service remain important focus points for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. The company intends to bring to Karachi the first-class culinary experiences for which it is renowned internationally.

“We are excited about this wonderful opportunity in Karachi to build on our brand reputation of quality, reliability and care with a personal touch,” said Jean Gabriel Pérès, president and chief executive officer for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. “It is a great honour to be awarded the management of the hotel and we are dedicated to assisting Arabian Sea Enterprises Limited, the property owning company, with the soft refurbishment project and with showcasing our efficiency in service and gastronomy.”

Key areas of the hotel which will be refurbished next year include two guest room floors, restaurants and the lobby.

Mövenpick Hotel Karachi will play an important role in Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ expansion in South Asia. This flagship property in the country will also help enhance the outbound market from Pakistan to the company’s key destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa.

Mr. Sikander Mahmood, chief executive officer of Arabian Sea Enterprises Limited confirmed the amicable change of management which will follow at the natural expiry of the current contract. “We are very grateful for the efforts that Starwood Hotels & Resorts with their Sheraton brand exercised during their management contract with our company. Similarly, we are also very excited about our new association with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and its approach to create a product that captures an optimal mix of Swiss hospitality, great service and exceptional culinary experiences.”

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