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Ramadan the Kempinski Way

Ramadan is a time for reflection, consideration, generosity and warmth. The holy month of Ramadan wraps Cairo in its wonderful spirit of caring and sharing. Blending rich traditions of hospitality and taste, Kempinski Nile Hotel invites you to share this special time with friends and family, at our world-class venues. Splendid cuisine, unique décor and a marvelous ambience come together to create a truly memorable Ramadan. Osmanly Restaurant invites you to experience an authentic Turkish Ramadan without having to leave the city! Featuring classic Ottoman specialities, with the chef’s repertoire of flavourful beef accented with pomegranate, yogurt based dishes of meats and spices, puff pastry desserts drizzled with honey and much more. Relax and enjoy warm hospitality while the young ones are entertained in a designated area. Live entertainment is available during iftar time. A restaurant with a difference offering a cosmopolitan blend of cuisines, The Blue invites you to break your fast with an excellent Iftar buffet. Sit back and relax as our teams of talented culinary experts welcome you to the traditional flavours of a sumptuous Iftar buffet comprising of a large selection of hot and cold mezze & a wide variety of mediterranean cusine with a special focus on popular Egyptian specialties.

InterContinental Cairo Citystars Welcomes Dr. Kamal El Ganzoury

InterContinental Cairo Citystars hosted Dr. Kamal El Ganzoury, the Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt during the 4th African Water Week which took place last week in Cairo with a call to African leaders not to relent on their efforts to increase access to clean water and safe sanitation in Africa. During the opening of the Week, Dr. El Ganzoury said that issues of water are central to Africa’s development and there is need for African countries to collaborate and collectively address the continent’s water challenges. Upon his arrival to InterContinental Cairo Citystars, Dr. El Ganzoury was welcomed by Simon Stamper,Area General Manager InterContinental Cairo Citystars, InterContinental Residence Suites Cairo Citystars, Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars and Staybridge Suites Cairo Citystars. Photo shows Dr. Kamal El Ganzoury with Simon Stamper.

American Express Travel Services Egypt celebrates its appointment as Hertz’s General Sales Agent and the launch of its website, powered by Amadeus

American Express Travel Services Egypt celebrated its appointment as General Sales Agent of Hertz International Sales, and the official launch of its website www. amexfranchise.com, powered by Amadeus as a professional travel technology partner. The event was held at the JW Marriott in Cairo and was attended by top corporate VIP members in Egypt. The guests were welcomed that evening with a cocktail reception then a lavish seated dinner which was followed by a raffle draw with prizes sponsored from several partner airlines. The guests expressed their appreciation knowing that they are able to book their business or leisure trips with such professional company that they trust. Photo shows from left to right Mrs. Ghada Shalaby (Deputy General Manager, AMEX Travel Services Egypt), Mrs. Gina Costa (Commercial Director Middle East and Africa, Hertz), and Mr. Ahmed Askalani (General Manager, AMEX Travel Services Egypt).

Cairo Hotel’s Culinary Team Displays Perfection at ITB Berlin Created opening gala dinner for VIP guests of leading travel trade show

Meals in Egypt are often a community affair, the culinary team at the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, among safe hotels in Cairo, created an extravagant dinner for 5,000 attendees at ITB Berlin, “the world’s leading travel trade show.” As the official partner country of ITB 2012, Egypt is once again making a name for itself in the world of tourist travel, and this Cairo hotels was proud to play a role. The Egyptian Tourist Authority handpicked the culinary team at the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino to prepare the opening gala dinner on March 6th. The team of 10 chefs was selected from this hotel’s restaurants in Cairo and included the hotel’s culinary director, Chef Badawy Abdel Hamid. Team members worked for 4 consecutive days to prepare the magnificent spread, which included 13 buffets of appetizers, desserts, cold and hot dishes and much more enough to feed the 5000 attendees of the event. If success is measured by empty plates, the dinner was a hit, as not a single item of food remained, and the event received only positive comments at the end of the evening. If you didn’t attend the ITB Berlin gala, you can still sample the culinary skills of this hotel’s chefs. With 15 onsite dining options, guests and visitors of the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino can enjoy everything from fine northern Italian cuisine at Ristorante Tuscany and fresh sushi at Torii to southern American cooking at Roy’s Country Kitchen and steaks and crafted cocktails at JW’s Steakhouse.

Marriott International Celebrate the Associate Appreciation Week

Every year Marriott International organizes special events throughout a whole week at all Marriott hotels around the world aiming to thank Marriott associates for their efforts, support and hard work. This year, from May 13 to May 17, 2012 the Cairo Marriott Hotel organized the Associate Appreciation Week. Alot of the hotel employees participated in this week which included many of recreational & fun activities from a cooking competition to a Nile Cruise a Clean up day, and much more. As part of the Marriott Spirit to Serve the community initiative,the Cairo Marriott Hotel associates celebrated the last day with a Clean Up Day to clean the area around the hotel. It was attended by 20 employees from several departments. Mr. Richard Zeolla, General Manager of Cairo Marriott Hotel, joined the 20 employees.

Radisson Blu Heliopolis Won the Platinum Award At Mena Travel Awards 2012

Despite what Egypt faced from hard times in 2011 and ongoing in 2012 the Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis won the platinum award at Mena Travel Awards 2012 for the Best Price Value Hotel. This Mena Travel Awards is hosted by CHA under the coordination of President Dr. Sam Saker honouring and awarding Top Performers in the entire region intended for the hospitality and travel industry. Votes for the Mena Travel Awards are cast from across the region making the Mena awards the leading professionals’ choice awards. A total of 53 awards were given out in 16 selected industry categories, which included categories for five and four-star hotels, golf courses and Spa. The Platinum award for ‘Best Price Value Hotel was picked up by Director of Sales & Marketing Mohamed Idris on behalf of the Radisson Blu Heliopolis property at a prestigious and quality event, held at Al Meydan Hotel in Dubai. Ashraf Naguib, Radisson Blu Heliopolis General Manager thanked the organisers and guests for their votes of confidence in Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis, he continued, it is a great honour for me and for my team for winning this award promising that we will keep up the high-quality work and continue providing the best business & leisure facilities with the best price values. This award motivate us to do better next year, not only because we want the prestige of winning awards, but also because we want our guests to keep coming back to Radisson Blu Heliopolis.

Circle of Excellence Award – Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort

Congratulations to Alam Ghasoub, Revenue Manager, Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort, for being awarded the 2011 Circle of Excellence Award for Excellence in Revenue Manager, Middle East and Africa.The circle of Excellence Award for Excellence in Revenue Management, Middle East & Africa recognises those that shine the brightest in the Revenue Management discipline, especially in Middle East & Africa. Evolving from Jorgen Hansen Award for Excellence in Revenue Management, this award, instituted in 2010, is given annually to the Director or Manager that produces outstanding financial results, furthers the discipline of Revenue Management, mentors and supports their peers, and lives Hilton values. Photo shows Mr. Ahmed Salama General Manager of Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort & Mr. Alam Ghasoub, Revenue Manager of the year.

Radisson Blu Heliopolis Awarded the Golden Certificate from HIIS

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis succeeded to be awarded the Golden Certificate from HIIS. Needless to mention that HIIS (Hospitality Industry Integrated Services which is a Quality Management System, commitment to serve high quality hospitality industry, in particularly with regard to integrated service quality management system & mystery shopper food safety HACCP , environmental management system and occupation health & safety. After 6 consecutive months of detailed audit for hygiene and food safety Radisson Blu Heliopolis has been awarded the Golden Certificate as has been audited by HIIS and certified for meeting the guidelines of Codex Alimentarius Commission for the implementation of food safety principles and achieving a high standards of Hygiene. It’s valuable to mention that receiving such awards is the conclusion of Radisson Blu Heliopolis ongoing policy in encouraging the acquaintances to apply their utmost efforts in order to extend exceptional performance and achieve a high quality service. Photo shows Dr. Amal Reyad Managing Director of HIIS, thanking the team for the outstanding effort and handing the awards to Emad Fouad, the Executive Assistant Manager at Radisson Blu Heliopolis, Chef Nasser Ewais the Director of Kitchen and Nevine Nader Director of PR and Communications.

EId El Fitr is different at Sheraton Miramar

Sheraton Miramar Resort offers a different Eid experience, enjoy it with your family and friends to refresh your summer, among the magical mix of of Arabian and Nubian architectural styles, with facilities which include five swimming pools, ,an aqua center .All rooms feature a spacious and secluded terrace or balcony with stunning views of the lagoons, pools and the private beaches. Enjoy an unrivalled dining experience which will take you though a real Eid EL Fitr oriental experience at our oriental 1001 restaurant which is located on a separate island and offers authentic Arabic mezzah , charcoal grilled specialties ,oriental desserts ,wood fired Arabic bread oven and oriental entertainment during dinner time.

The Egyptian football National team at Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria

The Egyptian football National Team has recently selected Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria for their accommodation and holding the press conference during the preparation camp for the World Cup 2014 qualifications, which started on Friday June 1st by meeting Mozambique national team at Borg El Arab stadium and ended by the winning of the Egyptian team 2-0. All the guests praised the high standard of service, large rooms and cozy atmosphere in addition to being very close to Borg El Arab stadium. Photo shows Dalia Amer General Manager of the hotel, Ahmed Diab Director of Sales & Marketing and Ahmed Lotfy Assistant Sales Manager during welcoming the footballers and the coaching team.

Adidas Unleash Their Latest Weapon - The Predator Lethal Zones The Ultimate Controllingthe Game

Adidas are proud to reveal the next installment of the world’s most iconic football boot, Predator® Lethal Zones. Complete with five deadly zones for controlling the game, the Predator® Lethal Zones positions an arsenal of possibilities at a player’s feet. One zone for high-speed dribbling, another for perfect first touch, a sweet spot to generate pace while striking at goal, a driver to open up the game with long distance passing and a fifth zone for precision passing. Five lethal zones, one deadly result: Perfect Ball Control. Supporting the zones is a newly engineered Hybridtouch upper which combines the benefits of leather and synthetic – comfort, stability, reduced water uptake and the highest quality feel in all weather conditions. The Predator® Lethal Zones is also the first miCoach enabled Predator® boot, which means players can now track their performance stats such as distance, sprint count and maximum speed, then wirelessly transfer the data to a mobile phone or PC. The boot also integrates the revolutionary Sprint Frame outsole construction featured in the adizero f50, offering the perfect balance between light weight (225g) and stability as well as the Traxion 2.0 stud configuration which ensures maximum grip and acceleration. The new Predator® Lethal Zones football boot will be available at adidas stores from June 2012.

Marking its new ad campaign to star Rania Youssef Marico launch the biggest “Business Associates Program” in Cairo In celebration of key success partners

In conjunction with its new Advertising Campaign featuring the Brand Ambassador “Rania Youssef”, Marico, the leading Consumer Goods Company, held a grand ceremony to celebrate with its key Associates in Egypt the launch of the pioneering “Marico Business Associates” program, where Marico’s innovative products blend with enchanting beauty in a strategic business association setting. In line with its dedicated efforts to build solid and mutually fruitful relationships with its business associates, Marico has launched the “Marico Business Associates” Program aimed at developing its business partners’ relationship to new levels. Marico Business Associates attending the celebration have applauded the effective interaction mechanisms applied by Marico to maximize its reach to the customers which give the company a competitive edge in the Egyptian market. They unanimously stressed that Marico high quality and innovative products have acquired a leading status in the beauty and wellness arena.


CHEF Muharrem TEDIK NAMED CHEF DE CUISINE AT Osmanly RESTAURANT and introduces a mouth watering new menu

Fuat Koroglu , General Manager of Kempinski Nile Hotel, the luxury boutique hotel Nestled amidst the picturesque expanses in Garden City with a breathtaking vista of the River Nile, is pleased to announce that Muharrem Tedik has joined Executive Chef Khalid Abdel Ghaffar and his outstanding culinary team as Osmanly’s new Chef de Cuisine. Chef Muharrem is a proven culinary leader with a resume that reads like a guide to some of the finest dining establishments in the and abroad. The past fourteen years have seen him rise steadily through the culinary ranks, leading the kitchens of high-wattage restaurants in India, Germany Turkey and beyond. Chef Muharrem Tedik comes to Osmanly after working as an Executive Chef at the popular Sarot Termal Vadi Hotel, India, collaborating with owners to help open the high-profile establishment. Prior to India, Chef Muharrem spent time in the role of Executive Chef at Koc University in Istanbul. Muharrem also held the role of Executive Chef for the Turkish Embassy in Serbia and India. Osmanly at Kempinski Nile Hotel offers a menu of refined yet approachable food that honors the many culinary traditions of Turkey. Led by Executive Chef Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the restaurant’s artfully-crafted, market-driven cuisine of bold flavors are built around the restaurant’s wood-fire grill and oven and created from sustainably harvested self planted seeds flown specially in from Turkey and the freshest seafood and meats, coupled with the bountiful harvest of the surrounding farming communities you will be carried in an instant to the streets of Istanbul.

Ramadan Highlights at the Semiramis InterContinental 2012

Ramadan nights, daily delights: As the lanterns are lit and excitement approaches the Cairo streets, our venues are being set for the most authentic Ramadan customs that take place after sunset. From Night & Day’s multi ethnic Iftars to Fawanes ‘s open air Sohours and Cafe Corniche’s sweet delicacies let us take you on the ultimate Ramadan journey. Eid celebrations: Join the festivities in the lively setting of Haroun El Rashid where the stars love to shine. Watch dazzling Dina, the belly dancer everyone loves to see, perform her unique style as well as many other famous Egyptian and Arabic superstars.

Three of Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises earn 2012 Certificate of Excellence Awards from “TripAdvisor”

Each of Iberotel Lido - Sharm El Sheikh, Iberotel Luxor – Luxor & Sol Y Mar Abu Dabbab – Marsa Alam were recently awarded with 3 TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence” awards, which honors toprated lodging businesses, restaurants and attractions, as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence program gives exceptional businesses in a variety of different industries around the world the recognition they deserve. To qualify, these businesses must maintain an average rating of four or higher out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include volume of reviews and how recently they have been submitted by TripAdvisor travelers. It’s also worth mentioning that Iberotel Luxor has earned the prestigious 2012 certificate of excellence award of TripAdvisor for its 2nd year in a row.

Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort Welcomes New Director of Operations

Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort has announced the appointment of Sherif Darwish as Director of Operations for Hilton Dreams Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai. Sherif was appointed by Magdy Metwally, General Manager of Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort, who commented, “Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort is happy to announce this new appointment and the entire team is looking forward to working with Sherif as he brings a fresh perspective to the senior management team as well as a wealth of expertise and hospitality experience.” Some of Darwish’s new responsibilities include the contribution to the design implementation of the hotel’s business and quality strategy, as well as taking a lead role in expediting various phases of the hotel’s special projects, furniture fixtures and equipment, refurbishment and other projects within the hotel. This appointment also includes the overseeing of some of the key operations within the hotel like, Food and Beverage and Rooms Division departments. Sherif Darwish will be responsible for overseeing the resort’s front desk team which recently set the bar for outstanding achievements and winning an award for surpassing targets for new memberships to the HHonors program. HHonors is one of the largest hotel loyalty programmes in the world with 30 million global members.

Ramadan Kareem

As the Holy Month of Ramadan is just around the corner, Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria is delighted to welcome you to enjoy the summer breeze accompanied by the unique Ramadan atmosphere at our outdoor venue El Khan Café. Treat yourself to our delicious “Iftar” & “Sohour” Specialties, enjoying the traditional Ramadan spirit and nightly live oriental entertainment overwhelmed by typical Ramadan decorations and various “Shisha” flavors. Special prices for groups and companies Iftar & Sohour.


Find your precious moments at Sheraton Miramar

Sheraton Miramar resort El Gouna offers special massage treatments. Too much sun exposure, weather conditions and insufficient moisturizing can damage skin, leaving it looking tired, dry and aching. Combining properties of cooling, moisturizing and
soothing natural ingredients, after sun treatment will restore balance and repair skin damage. While receiving relaxing foot massage and restoring the feeling of comfort and ease. Following the after sun treatment and the relaxing foot massage, “Enjoy 60 minutes package” with special discount. In addition, we have 5 new treatment rooms, offering variety of treatments, including: aromatherapy, neck & back, face & head, foot reflex, and also the body scrub treatments which are Egyptian herbal, Sandal wood, Moroccan bath, Rose Mary, coconut and after sun treatment. All 5 rooms are fully equipped with individual sound, light and airconditioning controls to create a personalized environment to suit everyone’s desire.


MOBINIL BUSINESS LAUNCHES AN OUTSTANDING GOLF BUSINESS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT

Mobinil launched its first “Mobinil Business Golf Classic” tournament in partnership with JW Marriott Hotel on June 2, 2012 at JW Marriott Hotel in the presence of top executives from national and multinational companies as well as Mobinil’s CEO, Mr Yves Gauthier & CFO, Mr. Kais Ben Hamida. All participants expressed their appreciation to Mobinil for organizing this high standard one day Golf tournament that was full of excitement blended with a friendly atmosphere created by Mobinil’s team. The top three winners, Mr. Stewatr Thomson, Mr. Ahmed ElNaggar & Mr. Sui Jun Li, will participate in the Orange International Golf Trophy which will be held in Paris in September 2012. Moreover, winners were granted valuable prizes at the event, the 1st winner received a Macbook , the 2nd winner an iPad and the 3rd an iPhone device. Furthermore, winners of the “nearest to the pin” and “the longest drive” won free accommodation nights at the JW Marriott Hotel. Mobinil’s Business Golf Classic tournament is considered one of many creative and fun activities held by Mobinil to create loyalty and build a strong relationship with decision makers from multinational and local companies and with their partners in success. Among such activities earlier conducted by Mobinil in this direction is its popular Ramadan Soccer Tournament Cup that will be held this year in Ramadan for the 9th consecutive year.

Citystars Sharm El Sheikh wins Best Residential Project Award for Citystars Properties at the 2012 Cityscape Abu Dhabi Project Awards

The unique resort Citystars Sharm El Sheikh, won the “Best Residential Project Award (Future) amongst the major industry players, at the 6th edition of the Cityscape Abu Dhabi Awards for Real Estate in the Middle East and North Africa region. Citystars Properties also gained 3 other prestigious recognitions, as it was short listed and nominated for its pioneering Citystars Sharm El Sheikh development as “Highly Commended-Best Urban Design & Master Planning Award” and “Highly Commended- Best Mixed Use Project Award (Future)”, including the nomination of its flagship Citystars Heliopolis project as “Highly Commended- Best Mixed Use Project Award (Built)”. He highlighted, “We are so delighted with the rave reviews we received from those who had seen the project, they were overwhelmed by its nature and size, combined with innovation and creativity…. and with the diverse range of Citystars’ landmark developments across the region.” At the Cityscape Abu Dhabi Awards ceremony, recognizing the latest cuttingedge projects shaping modern city skylines across the Middle East and Africa, Kim Semiao received the prestigious accolades on behalf of Citystars Properties.

TESTA ROSA CAFÉ TEAM PARTICIPANTS THE BARISTA TRAINING

Testa Rossa Café, the Elite Spot located at Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo & Testa Rossa Café, Cournish El Nile Maadi, Armada Boat recently held a training program (Barista Training) for the Café team during April 2012. Barista Julian Schoepf came for his third time from Testa Rossa corporate office in Austria to train local Baristas at our both outlets in Cairo the art of coffee making with its creative & artistic details.This training is annually and it provides Testa Rossa Café team with live work skills in order to enable them to continue the unique and special service which is known by Testa Rossa Cafe.

Horizon Holdings Launches New Digital Capability, Blue Barracuda in the Middle East

Newly Fortified Agency Gives Strategic Edge to Horizon Group’s Regional Service Offerings Horizon Holdings, the Middle East’s leading advertising, marketing and communications group, today launched its new digital services offering Blue Barracuda, which will effectively complement Horizon Group’s services to existing and new clients across the Middle East region. Laurence Boschetto, worldwide CEO and president of Draftfcb, Rafic Saadeh, chairman and CEO Horizon Holdings, and Gregory Tikhanoff, President and COO Horizon Holdings, jointly made the announcement at The Address Downtown Hotel in Dubai. The conference was also attended by Martin Talks, Draftfcb’s global digital lead and founder of Blue Barracuda, along with Lee Brett, general manager of Blue Barracuda, and Dina Saadeh, account director-digital. Blue Barracuda, a London based digital agency which was recently acquired by Draftfcb, will now support Horizon Draftfcb by providing fullservice digital strategies across all aspects of digital communications. The agency’s capabilities will include a range of digital services from digital strategies and campaign planning, CRM, retail, to full-service execution. Photo shows from left to right: Rafic Saadeh, Chairman and CEO Horizon Holdings, Laurence Boschetto, worldwide CEO and president of Draftfcb, Martin Talks, Draftfcb’s global digital lead and founder of Blue Barracuda, Saad Hijjawi, Vice Chairman Horizon Group and Gregory Tikhanoff, President and COO Horizon Holdings.

ISO 22000: 2005: FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS...Your Gateway to Food Safety from Farm to Fork

At Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh, the safety of our guests is one of our top concerns; hence we are proud to announce that we achieved the ISO 22000:2005 certificate for in house food and beverage process and serving. This acknowledgment certifies that the hotel applies a management system that demonstrates compliance with all relevant regulatory food safety requirements. ISO 22000 is a safety standard that is accepted and trusted worldwide. The standard has been developed by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) to develop food standards. In being awarded the Food Safety Management System and HACCP Food Safety Certification, the hotel has created a standardized food safety system that will result in exceptionally high levels of hygiene, ensuring that guests receive top quality food that they can trust. Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh offers an array of bars and restaurants, covering every culinary corner of the globe. From authentic Mediterranean dishes at Café Fresco to the classic Oriental menu of Sala Thai; from live entertainment and dancing at Stars Music Bar to traditional folklore, artisan’s workshops and six market-style food stalls at the Souk at the Hyatt and lastly from outdoor favorites prepared on hot coals at Cascades to light al-fresco dishes and seafood, served at The Beach House. The Azure provides the perfect setting for aromatic Arabic coffee, traditional tea and light snacks. Whether in search of pampering and luxury, an eco-tourist, an adventure seeker or even a business traveler; the Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh offers it all.

Semiramis InterContinental participates in Race around the World 2012

When natural and man-made disasters strike, people naturally come to hotels to seek shelter in a storm. This is a key role of hotels in society, and one that is really important to all the communities in which they operate. The IHG Shelter in a Storm Program provides guidance on when and how to react to disasters, ensuring a quick and effective response to crises affecting IHG branded hotels, their employees and the local community.n July last year, around 25,000 colleagues in 47 countries came together to walk, run, swim and cycle (as well as mow and row) 68,588 kilometres in celebration of IHG’s Olympic partnership with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. For each kilometre travelled, IHG donated $1 to our IHG‘Shelter in a Storm’ fund. The day was such a success that IHG did it all over again on Wednesday 18 April when there were just 100 days until to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on Friday 27 July and with great success. The final donation of money that went this year towards IHG Shelter in a Storm was $300,000. The Semiramis InterContinental teams and employees participated in this great initiative by pledging their commitment to run, walk, swim, cycle, or put some extra steps into their day-to-day activities in support of Race Around the world. Great day, great fun and great achievements. Way to go Semiramis InterContinental.

Be at Your Best with Nestlé

On the occasion of celebrating over 100 years of nourishing happy homes in Egypt, Nestlé encouraged Egyptian consumers to live a healthy and active lifestyle through its “Be at Your Best with Nestlé” activation in many hypermarkets across Cairo including Hyper one, CityStars , Mall of Arabia, Dandy Mall, and more locations yet to come. This on-ground activation is part of Nestlé’s nutrition, health and wellness program “Be at Your Best with Nestlé”, which targets Egyptian families with the aim of empowering them to adopt balanced diets & a healthy lifestyle, through increasing their nutrition knowledge and educating them on the importance of being physically active. The booth includes three corners, each with a certain activity and purpose to help deliver the “Be at Your Best with Nestlé” messages. The first corner is “Best Me”, hosted by accredited Nestlé nutrition specialists offering visitors free personalized nutrition advice, weight management & lifestyle consultation. This is based on the consumer’s measured body mass index & lifestyle assessment calculated on the spot, along with nutrition tips on how to make informed food choices using the Nestlé Nutritional Compass available on all Nestlé products. The second corner “Best Mum”, is dedicated to mothers & kids, where kids are invited to have a delightful experience of personally preparing a healthy drink using Nestlé products like NIDO, Nesquik, Nestle Pure life and Nesquik breakfast cereal. Meanwhile, mothers are informed of the benefits of these products and their contribution to the healthy growth & development of their children. The third corner is “Best Cook”, where a professional chef prepares healthy, quick & tasty recipes, using a variety of Nestlé’s products like MAGGI bouillon, and Nestle Ice Cream, while sharing tips on preparing healthy & tasty meals for the family. There is also a special photo-shoot section available for all “Be at Your Best with Nestlé” visitors, where visitors took a photo infront of the picture of Nestlé’s sales agency in Cairo in 1914.


Dina Naeem; Area Director of Public Relations, Starwood - Egypt

Starwood Management Worldwide announced the promotion of Dina Naeem to the position of Area Director of Public Relations, Starwood – Egypt, for her dedication, merit, commitment, qualified experience & competent management of the public relations team. Dina Naeem has a vast experience in the hotel public relations field extends to more than 15 years, as directly after her graduated from the AUC she started one year as a Public Relations Trainee at the Nile Meridien, thereafter she occupied the position of Public Relations Coordinator and then she became the manager of the department in 2004. Subsequently in 2009, Dina occupied the position of Area Public Relations Coordinator, and finally she was promoted to be Area Director of Public Relations, Starwood – Egypt, responsible for all of Starwood Hotels in Egypt, including currently 10 hotels under the brand names of “Sheraton” & “Le Meridien”; Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Sheraton Montazah, Sheraton Dreamland, Sheraton Miramar El Gouna, Sheraton Soma Bay, Sheraton Luxor, Sheraton Sharm El- Sheikh, Le Meridien Heliopolis, Le Meridien Pyramids, Le Meridien Dahab, and very soon Le Meridien Airport.


Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor collecting awards in 2012

Trip Advisor is proud to congratulate Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor on earning the prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence award. Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travelers around the world that consistently recommended the hotel with the highest praise. In the meantime Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor received “Studiosus 2011 Quality Award” for its outstanding level of customer satisfaction. This award is given to the best hotels worldwide by Studiosus Reisen and the hotel. Classical elegance and contemporary décor of Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor are reflected throughout the 328 guest rooms and suites, combining eternal style with generous comfort. Richly marble bathrooms and soft lavish fabrics create a relaxing atmosphere, complemented by stunning panoramic views of the Nile River.

MARRIOTT TEAMS UP WITH VISA TO OFFER FREE NIGHTS THIS SUMMER

Leading hotel group Marriott International has teamed up with VISA in the Middle East and Africa to offer 3 nights stay for the price of 2, for the duration of the summer. The offer also includes 20% off all food and beverage at participating outlets. “At Visa, we know the summer season can be an expensive time of year, and what better way to reward our Visa cardholders than by giving them tangible holiday benefits when they pay with their Visa debit or Visa credit card,” said Karim Beg, Visa’s Head of Regional Marketing for MENA. “Added benefits and discounts are one of the best ways to reward our Visa cardholders, both here and overseas, so we are delighted to partner with Marriott hotels across the regional to enhance everyone’s holiday experience and offer great savings through the summer.” Marriott International’s stable of discerning brands including JW Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments will all take part in the exclusive offer that is available until September 14th 2012. Jeff Strachan, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Marriott International Middle East & North Africa, commented today, “Marriott customers have an eye for luxury but they also appreciate great value. We have 27 properties in the region, and our business could never succeed without the thousands of loyal customers we regularly welcome back to our hotels across the Middle East and Africa. It stands to reason that we should look for every opportunity to allow our guests continued enjoyment of our world class locations, food, beverages and service for a little less. We are delighted to be working with VISA to do just that.”


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