ABU DHABI - Cristal Hotels and Resorts, one of the
fastest-growing hotel chains in the region, has announced
plans to open up eight new hotels in China as part of an
Asian expansion programme that will extensively explore
market opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia,
Hong Kong, and Mainland China. Cristal Hotels has already
confirmed plans to expand in Qatar and in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, particularly into Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar and
Mecca. Its hotel in Abu Dhabi opened less than a year ago.
"Regardless of the state of the economy global companies
will still need to send their key people abroad, thus the
resilience of our sector despite the downturn," said Peter
Blackburn, CEO, Cristal Hotels and Resorts. "We want to
take advantage of this steady flow of business and
establish a strong presence in the emerging markets of Asia
as part of our overall Middle East & Asia growth
strategy. We also want to maintain our reputation for
upholding the highest levels of quality and excellence, and
events such as ALTM enable us to achieve this end," The
company has made a name for itself as a leading business
hotel brand in Abu Dhabi since launching its local branch
at the heart of the UAE capital's business district in
2009. Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi features 192 rooms and
suites, food and beverage outlets, a business centre and
meeting rooms, underground parking, and leisure and
lifestyle amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna and a
beauty salon.