Al Sondos suites by Le Meridien celebrates another successful year at ATM 2006

Al Sondos Suites known for its luxury, personalized service and excellent location in the heart of Dubai is a specialized boutique hotel that caters to the specific needs of business travelers to the UAE.

The numbers speak for themselves as Al Sondos Suites achieved 100% occupancy rates during Gitex and Dubai Air show 2005. The overall occupancy rate for the hotel averaged at 90% for 2005, a nine per cent increase over 2004. This success can be attributed to the hotel's focused & dedicated marketing and business strategy.

"Boutique hotels are becoming more and more popular with travelers looking for an alternative to mainstream hotels. Al Sondos Suites, one of the first boutique hotels established in the UAE, offers guests a more personalized service, within an environment that is reflective of the culture of the region" said Ashraf Safei, Sales and Marketing Director, Al Sondos Suite by Le Meridien.

With a majority of customers from the GCC, and some from Europe Al Sondos Suites has a loyal customer base, who returns to the hotel year on year. Al Sondos Suites is now experiencing an increasing number of enquiries from other markets such as Scandinavia.

Al Sondos Suites has extensive facilities for the business traveler, including WiFi Internet access, a luxurious spa and 24 hour News Café and the popular Al Mabsam Arabic restaurant, the hotel offers guests a healthy balance between business and leisure.

Al Sondos Suites participates in a majority of the hospitality events held in the GCC and Europe to showcase their hotel and set the standard for other hotels in the region.

Boutique hotels such as Al Sondos Suites play a prominent role in today's hotel industry which is set to grow in the near future due to a focus on personalized service and the desire from guests looking for that extra something.