InterContinental to Open New Hotel in Kazakhstan
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InterContinental to Open New Hotel in Kazakhstan
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Category: Middle East
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2006-08-29
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced that it will be increasing its presence in Kazakhstan with the opening of a second InterContinental hotel in Almaty, complementing the Intercontinental Astana, bringing the total number of IHG branded hotel rooms in Kazakhstan to nearly 600.
The InterContinental Almaty, a 290 room hotel is set to convert in October this year, following an agreement recently signed between Ayt-Otel (Ahsel Holding) and IHG.
Under this agreement, the former Regent Almaty Hotel, a well known landmark in the centre of the city, will undergo a substantial refurbishment to convert into the new InterContinental Almaty. Many of its public areas including the meeting space, lobby and bars, along with 15 additional suites will be brought up to InterContinental brand standards during the renovations.
Commanding a prestigious location, opposite the presidential palace, with fine views of the mountains outside the city, the InterContinental Almaty will be the place to stay and an ideal base for the increasing number of international travellers coming to Kazakhstan.
The country has undergone rapid development thanks to rich oil, gas and mineral reserves. Almaty is now the economic heart of the country, and attracts business from all over the world. This in turn has lead to an increase in demand for international branded guest rooms and top of the range meeting and conference space and facilities.
The InterContinental Almaty is in a prime position to meet this demand. Not only will it provide superior accommodation with 290 guest rooms including nine executive and two Presidential suites, it also boasts the most extensive meeting and hospitality facilities in the city. There is a ball room which can host up to 400 guests, and two large meeting rooms catering for up to 120.
The hotel will also offer a wealth of dining experiences from a rooftop Belvedere Grill Room, Bosphorus Turkish restaurant, Asian Café – buffet all day dining, an outdoor Tennis bar (during summer), and a Members Bar. To help guests unwind there is also a Spa with an indoor pool, Turkish bath and saunas, outdoor tennis courts, and a fully equipped gym.
Jennifer Fox, Chief Operating Officer, InterContinental Brand Europe commented: “The InterContinental Almaty will strengthen our position in Kazakhstan, and complement the InterContinental Astana already successfully operating in the country. With so much international business coming into this region, we are looking forward to offering them luxurious facilities and our unique guest service philosophy.”
Alper Can Bulcum, who will continue as the General Director of the hotel, bringing a wealth of experience from international luxury hotels, added; ‘With more and more international competition looking to move into the city, we look forward to securing a lead position in the city with the globally renowned InterContinental brand.”
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