Oman tourism: Agreement for running Al Muzn Hotel signed

Muscat: Muzn Oman Commercial signed a management agreement with HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings to operate the Muscat Al Muzn Hotel here on Tuesday.
“The steady growth of tourism in Oman, with a vision to welcoming 12 million visitors annually by 2020, is fuelling demand for quality mid-market hotels catering to diverse segments, and Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel is being developed to serve that growing need,” said Mohammed Al Kindi, chairman of Muzn Oman Commercial.
The three-star hotel will be part of the Al Muzn project that was promoted by Majan Development Company. The project includes a shopping mall, as well as a luxury wellness centre.
According to a spokesman, the hotel has been designed as a stylish address for business and leisure travellers to Muscat.
“We are pleased to work with a reputed operator like HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings on this exciting new development designed to complement Al Muzn Mall,” Al Kindi said.
“We are expected to welcome its first guests by the first quarter of 2018,” he added.
“Oman is a key development market for HMH and we are very proud to debut the Corp brand in the country with Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel,” noted Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH.
According to Voivenel, the hospitality industry in Oman is witnessing a remarkable growth.
“We are truly grateful to Muzn Oman Commercial for having given us this opportunity during these exciting times,” the he added.
He also said that HMH is well-positioned in the country as one of the leading ‘alcohol-free’ hotel groups, equipped with the most advanced technology.
“By 2020 our aim is to have six hotels in Oman, while multiplying by four our total inventory of rooms,” Voivenel said.
“We are confident Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel will add tremendous value to our growing presence in Oman, while further strengthening our international portfolio,” he added. Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel is strategically located in Muwaleh, close to Muscat International Airport.
Featuring 132 guestrooms, the hotel will complement Al Muzn Mall and offer a host of services and facilities tailored to the needs of modern business and leisure travellers.
According to officials, the key features of the hotel will be multi-cuisine restaurants, along with room service, business centre services, conference facilities, basement car parking, free wifi Internet, a rooftop swimming pool and spa facilities.