Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman, Al Sawari Holding and Al Faisal Holdings and Amruda Nair, Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Aiana Hotels & Resorts recently announced the signing of an agreement to create Aiana Hotels & Resorts, a global hotel management company with Indian service ethos.
The sign off event took place at the Qatari- Indian Economic Forum at New Delhi in the presence of Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar; Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Economy & Commerce, State of Qatar.
Al Thani commented, “Given the long standing relationship between Qatar and India, there is also great synergy in the similar way that we travel. This is why we want to bring Aiana as a new lifestyle hotel brand to the Middle East and will continue to support Aiana through our ambitious expansion plans for acquisitions in key destinations starting with the property in Doha and many more to follow in Western Europe (London) and The United States of America.”
Nair said, “With the launch of Aiana Hotels and Resorts, I am delighted to be introducing a brand I am confident will become the preferred choice of travellers seeking authentic and immersive experiences that will stay with them long after they have checked out. I was fortunate to Al Thani who shared my passion for hospitality and supported my dreams and ambitions of creating an Indian brand with a global presence. Our service, design, and operating philosophy is geared to exceed the expectations of a new generation of savvy travellers. We call it Hospitality 2.0.”