Movenpick Hotel Bur Dubai honoured by Hearts, Dubai Kindness Movement

Thomas Tapken received the award for his dedication to charitable causes during his 2 ½ years as General Manager Movenpick Hotel Bur Dubai.

"We truly admire Movenpick Hotel Bur Dubai because of their untiring support and generous acts to various charity organizations here in Dubai" said Al Daas.

Tapken, now Regional General Manager for the four new Movenpick Hotels & Resorts under construction in Dubai commented:

"We are delighted and very honoured to be recognized for our work and to receive this plaque of appreciation. Such an honour would not be possible without the dedication and efforts of the entire team at the hotel. Movenpick will definitely continue supporting charity organizations through various events at both the Movenpick Hotel Bur Dubai, and in the new properties opening in 2007".

Hearts was the recipient of Movenpick Hotel Bur Dubai's Valentine's charity event in 2005, the Biggest Heart made from over 6,000 red and white balloons.

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts currently enjoys international representation with 73 hotels existing and under construction. MH&R manages two hotel types, the business and conference hotels and the holiday resorts. The business hotels are located near cities or airports and cater for the needs of business travellers. Holiday resorts are located in ideal leisure destinations. The Hotel Group is currently represented in the following 19 countries: Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Tanzania and on Mauritius.