Tamani Hotel Marina on a rolling spree of growth

The days of economic downturn finally seem bidding adieu, the figures seem increasing and the markets appear growing. With the economy witnessing a positive turn around hospitality is no exception.

"Our Revpar is higher by 4 to 5% not only in comparison to the last year but in fact than last three years. Just looking at the figures for the month of February 2013 we were 8% more compared to February 2012." said Walid Al - Awa, General Manager, Tamani hotel - Marina.

"The occupancy levels were up by 3 - 4% than what we witnessed in the same month last year. All our source markets UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, CIS, Europe and other Gulf countries showed a slight increase. This means not only is the concept of Islamic hotel being more widely spread and accepted, Tamani Hotel Marina as a brand and Marina as an area is gaining momentum. Definitely our location plays a vital role in getting popularity," added Awa.

Along with the already existing source markets Tamani Hotel - Marina also got a good foot fall from new markets such as Chinese, Indian, Australian and South African. Though, the Gulf market still remained the most important and growing source market for Tamani Hotel - Marina.

To meet up the competition and maintain affordable rates with the high quality of service the hotels have to manage their operating costs and contribute to its CSR (corporate social responsibility).

Tamani Hotel - Marina understands and appreciates this very well and for the year 2012 it managed both the former and later by decreasing expenses on energy and electricity consumptions respectively. This lead to Tamani Hotel - Marina observe a growth of 3 - 4% on its ARR (Average room rate) against last year.

With the booming economy both leisure and corporate business's have improvised none is a limited market now.

"Tamani Hotel - Marina witnessed a 5% growth from its corporate business while a 6 increase was seen in the leisure business. Above all this year we reached the highest ADR (Average daily rate) since our opening in 2008, which is a very positive sign and we are very optimistic even for the coming times," told Awa.