Movenpick Adds Three Egypt Hotels And Five Nile Sailing Options To Portfolio

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has increased its collection of Egyptian properties with the addition of three new Egypt hotels in the country’s Red Sea coast, four cruisers and a sail boat.

The international hotel chain has increased its options for tourists planning Egypt holidays with new properties including Mvenpick Resort Hurghada, Mvenpick Resort Abu Soma and Mvenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh in Naama Bay.

We have a long and successful history in Egypt since 1975 and today managing 18 hotels, resorts and Nile boats, explained Roger Kacou, the Senior Vice President of Mvenpick Hotels & Resorts Africa.

This announcement signifies an important step in our dynamic expansion programme that demonstrates our commitment to and total confidence in Egypts tourism.

In addition to the three new Egypt hotels, the hotel group has added four new cruisers and a sail boat to its Egypt holiday choices on the River Nile, including the famous Misr, which was the private yacht of Egypts former King Farouk.

Travellers going on holidays to Sharm el Sheikh will be able to enjoy upscale facilities and accommodation at the new Mvenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh – Naama Bay from 8th April, 2012. The resort has 298 rooms and suites and four villas with a private swimming pool; all boasting views overlooking the resorts five private sandy beaches.

The propertys architecture reflects Arabian heritage with domes, arches and dark wood furniture.

The hotel group has added two properties in Hurghada: Mvenpick Resort Hurghada which opened on 5th March, 2012, and the Mvenpick Resort Abu Soma which is scheduled to open later this year.

Mvenpick Resort Hurghada is situated eight kilometres from Hurghada International Airport and has 252 spacious rooms and suites with Red Sea views. During holidays to Egypt, guests have access to luxurious facilities including a private beach, marina and freshwater pool, as well as activities such as desert safaris, snorkelling, scuba diving, horseback riding and excursions to Giftun Island.

Mvenpick Resort Abu Soma is situated close to several unspoilt golden beaches, 45 kilometres south of Hurghada, and it will have 424 upscale rooms.

Tourists looking for an alternative to hotels for their holidays in Egypt can stay onboard one of Mvenpicks luxury cruisers on the River Nile: the M/S Sun Ray, Darakum, Hamees and Feddya.

The vessels feature luxurious accommodation with modern amenities including air conditioning, satellite LCD TV, mini bar, safe and private bathroom with tub.

The Misr is the only steamship on the River Nile and it offers sophisticated accommodation made up of 16 cabins and eight suites, exquisite cuisine, and a high level of service for guests seeking opulence from a golden age during Egypt holidays.