Bavaria Hotels International to develop over 4,500 suites in the Middle East by 2008

The first to open in March 2007 will be the prestigious 5-star Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai, located within Media City on the Sheikh Zayed Road, featuring 2,100 suites and a plethora of lifestyle, business, meetings and fitness facilities to cater to business, leisure and MICE guests from around the world.

2,200 suites and studios will open in Qatar during the first quarter of 2007 - Bavaria City Suites Doha in the exclusive West Bay area of Qatar. Featuring studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom suites, the hotel will offer the Bavaria brand of combined business, leisure and family facilities with a Business and Meetings Centre, state-of-the-art Lifestyle Fitness Club with 5,500 sq feet swimming pool and landscaped terrace; Angsana Spa with 9 single and double treatment rooms, and an extensive Kids Club with huge playroom, kid's pool and play garden. Positioned as a mid-market affordable suite hotel with the Bavaria Hotels International 5-star service philosophy and a focus on creating a comfortable family atmosphere, Bavaria City Suites Doha promises to become a focal point for local residents and visiting guests alike.

Opening in 2008 is Bavaria Executive Suites Sharjah with 350 spacious luxury suites situated close to the Dubai International Airport. Bavaria Executive Suites Sharjah will incorporate Lifestyle Fitness Club, Angsana Spa, Business and Meetings facilities, and of course Technology Powered by Siemens. The Bavaria Executive Suites brand is positioned as a 5-star hotel offering superlative service and facilities.

Strategic global alliances have been forged with powerful provider brands such as Siemens, Utell International Reservations systems, Protel Front Office systems and Angsana Spas from Asia to ensure that the Group retains its competitive and technological edge in both business and products.

According to Thomas Gertz, CEO Bavaria Hotels International:

"we are delighted to be able to announce two exciting new projects for Bavaria Hotels International. Both hotels continue the Bavaria Hotels International trend of large all-suite hotels, and represent quality developments in key growth markets. Our corporate philosophy of offering a luxury product at acceptable rates, combining lifestyle, family and business features will continue throughout the Middle East in the years to come. Bavaria Hotels International is a chain to watch."

Bavaria Hotels International personifies German quality and hospitality, and is committed to delivering outstanding quality and commerciality within the global hospitality marketplace, to the benefit of guests, partners and owners.