Swiss-Belhotel International has announced development of their seventh hotel in the Middle East region – Swiss-Belhotel Al Qurm, Oman. The announcement reflects an agreement between the rapidly growing hotel group and Dubai based, HBG Holdings Ltd.

“Coming quickly on the heels of the acquisition of Sohar Beach by Swiss-Belhotel earlier this month, we are delighted to announce our second property in Oman, Swiss-Belhotel Al Qurm. We have an aggressive expansion plan in place for the group with particular emphasis on the Middle East region.” said Mr Gavin Faull, President, Swiss-Belhotel International.

Located in Muscat, Swiss-Belhotel Al Qurm, Oman is a multi-purpose hotel complex comprising two towers. Tower 1 features a 179-room 4 star hotel, while Tower 2 features 120 residential apartments, 3 floors of commercial office space, spa and health club facilities.

According to Mr Edgar Solenthaler, Vice President Operations & Development - Middle East, Swiss-Belhotel International, the property will be contemporary in design with distinctive Omani touches.

“The multi-function nature of the property lends itself to both leisure and corporate guests,” said Mr Solenthaler.

“The hotel will be well equipped for larger families with 25% of the total rooms inter-connecting.” he added.