Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), the region’s largest hotel management company, has announced the launch of a new lifestyle brand - Ecos Hotels, with the brand's first hotel set to open in Dubai.

 

Expected to welcome guests by Q3 2020, Ecos Dubai Al Furjan Hotel will feature 321 rooms and is planned to accommodate the leisure, family, and business traveller. The hotel’s smart and innovative design is coupled with state-of-the art infrastructure and offers a unique and memorable experience, enriched with an element of surprise for all its guests. The first Ecos hotel is strategically located in the Al Furjan community, approximately only 5 km away from the Expo 2020 site, 24km away from Dubai International Airport, and 16 kilometers from Downtown Dubai.

 

On this occasion, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qassimi- chairman – Manafa and managing director-Faisal Holding (which owns HMH together with Manafa), said: “Announcing the launch of our lifestyle brand, Ecos Hotels, gives us immense pleasure to offer an innovative and experience lead hotel category designed for millennial-minded guests seeking a unique stay that is equally affordable. Ecos Hotels will be the benchmark for the hospitality sector across the region. This will rapidly materialise through the brand’s first property, Ecos Dubai Al Furjan Hotel, that is scheduled to open its doors just in time to welcome guests from all over the world visiting us for the Expo 2020.” 

 

Brett Schafer, chief executive officer of Faisal Holding, said, “The hospitality sector is moving towards an innovative and technology-driven offering. Investing in a new concept, and expanding our portfolio is something we are passionate about and we will always work towards improving and redefining our guests’ hotel experiences. It also reinforces our commitment to steady growth across the Middle East & North Africa.” 

 

Aboudi Asali, chief executive officer of HMH, said: “We look forward to Ecos Hotels brand becoming the go-to hotel for tech-savvy travellers seeking style and comfort within in the city. The property in Al Furjan would be equipped with innovative technology, responding to a need in the hospitality sector in the emirate.” - TradeArabia News Service