Hilton announces the inauguration of the DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir Hotel & Residences in Morocco, marking the debut of the first internationally branded hotel in Ben Guerir and the inaugural presence of DoubleTree by Hilton in the country. The hotel is nestled in the Mohamed VI Polytechnic University, in the Green City of King Mohammed VI and an hour’s drive from Marrakech. It has 215 rooms, including standard and deluxe rooms, as well as one-bedroom apartments. Dining options at the hotel include VIRIDIS Restaurant, Pool Bar, EUTONY, as well as DOUBLETREE MARKET. DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir Hotel & Residences also features an outdoor pool and fitness center as well as five meeting rooms and a grand ballroom. The largest meeting room has an area of 125 square meters. Ben Guerir, which aspires to become a leading university destination in the Kingdom, is home to the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, which has more than 5,600 students. The university offers various programs in the fields of science and technology, health, humanities, social sciences, business and management. “We are delighted to continue our growth in Africa with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Ben Guerir Hotel & Residences, adding to the six properties we have in Morocco. As tourism continues to grow significantly on the continent, this historic opening demonstrates our commitment to the region and highlights the exciting opportunities we see for our continued expansion in Morocco, where we plan to more than double our presence in the coming years. We look forward to welcoming our guests to this magnificent hotel. – Andreas Lackner, Vice President of Operations for Africa and Indian Ocean, Hilton “The launch of DoubleTree by Hilton in Morocco is a historic moment and a key part of the strategic growth of our full-service brands in Africa. DoubleTree by Hilton is the second fastest growing Hilton brand on the African continent, with 20 properties in operation or under development. We look forward to welcoming travelers to this exceptional hotel, where they will find the best of Moroccan hospitality combined with DoubleTree’s signature warm welcome. » – Gary Steffen, Global Category Manager, Full-Service Brands, Hilton
source: hospitality-on.com
