Lausanne (CH), Golden Tulip Hospitality Group concretizes its goals to expand in the
South American market: The group is taking over Golden Tulip Porto Bali and planning
four upcoming hotels in Curitiba.
In 2008 Golden Tulip Hospitality Group’s expansion in Brazil accelerated at a
substantial rate, proving the group’s capacity to insert itself permanently into the South
American market. In the course of October 2008 Golden Tulip Hospitality Group signed
five new contracts for franchised properties in Brazil. Golden Tulip Porto Bali opened its
doors as per October 1st, while Tulip Inn São José dos Pinhais, Tulip Inn Santa
Felicidade, Tulip Inn Batel and Tulip Inn Campo largo, all four in Curitiba, will start to
be operated by the group by November 15th. With this step the group’s Brazilian
portfolio totals 22 properties, of which 9 have been added only in 2008.
With the take over and rebranding of Mercure Porto Bali as of October 1st, Golden Tulip
Hospitality Group is asserting its presence between São Paolo and Rio de Janeiro. The
hotel enjoys the advantages of a 20.000 m2 area in the beautiful municipality of Angra
do Reis. 150 Km southwest of Rio de Janeiro, Angra do Reis is famous for its
picturesque coastline comprising the Bay of Ilha Grande, a pristine setting of more then
360 islands, countless beaches and waterfalls. The 139 apartments offer a unique view
on the Botinas Islands, the touristic icon of the region. The resort will be adapted to fit
the demands of corporate clientele, but will preserve nonetheless its several leisure
facilities, which include a pier for exclusive use of the guests, swimming pool, sauna,
Turkish bath, fitness, wireless internet, aquatic sports, restaurants and bars. The
Golden Tulip Porto Bali is located at Estrada Das Marinas, 111, Angra Dos Reis, Brazil.
Hans Kennedie, President & C.E.O. of Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
comments: “Concerning worldwide expansion, it has been our main target to intensify
the acquisitions in Brazil in 2008. We can proudly state that we reached this goal. The
next step will be to expand as well in other South American countries”.
Peter van Voorst Vader, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Golden Tulip
Hospitality Group Americas adds: “With these new acquisitions in Brazil our brand is
working towards the goal of achieving countrywide presence. Now we can proudly count
on 22 properties in the country and more have to come in the very near future”.
About Golden Tulip Hospitality Group | Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
(
www.goldentulip.com), with its head office in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a
worldwide hospitality company with more than 780 hotels and 75.000 rooms in more
than 50 countries. The Golden Tulip Hospitality Group franchises and manages hotels in
Europe, the Middle East & Africa, the Asian Pacific Region and the Americas. In 2006,
Hotels Magazine has ranked this company the 18th largest hotel chain.
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