Movenpick seals hotel deal

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts has secured a management agreement to operate the Movenpick Hotel Colombo, a 180-room property, which is expected to open by mid 2013. The upscale property, located next to Liberty Plaza in the heart of the city will occupy half an acre in the prime downtown district, surrounded by commercial businesses, high-end residences and prestigious restaurants.

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Asia Chief Operating Officer Andreas Mattmuller said the company is excited about opening in Colombo, which is in line with its development strategy to secure projects in key Asian markets. “It’s a great opportunity to expand our presence in such an emerging travel destination,” he said. “It dovetails perfectly with our commitment to international expansion and will strengthen our brand portfolio in Asia.”

He added that Movenpick Hotels and Resorts look forward to working with owners SoftLogic Holdings in establishing and growing the business.

Softlogic Holdings Chairman Ashok Pathirage said they were keen to work with a globally recognised brand and Movenpick Hotels and Resorts meets our criteria perfectly.

“I am sure with their world-renowned levels of service and large client base, they will be a successful addition to the Colombo hospitality scene,” he said.

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts, an upscale hotel management company with over 12,000 employees, is represented through over 90 hotels existing or under construction in 26 countries with a concentration on its core markets in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.