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- Signed a brand wide global agreement with WebBeds, a travel trade brand of Webjet Ltd, connecting travel buyers all over the world
Dubai, UAE: Shaza Hotels, the leading hotel management company dedicated to offering true Arabian hospitality, has successfully concluded their annual Partner Meet in the key GCC cities. The event brought together industry players and major stakeholders to pave a stronger relationship and bonding for the coming years. Shaza & Mysk brand's 10 properties, which comprise Shaza Doha, Shaza Riyadh, Shaza Makkah, Mysk Al Mouj Muscat, Mysk Touch Al Madinah, and the Sharjah Collection Retreats by Mysk, recently took part in GCC Partners meetups held in major GCC cities such as Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Kuwait, Doha, Muscat and Dubai.
At the final event held at Dubai, Shaza Hotels entered in to a brand-wide agreement with WebBeds, one the largest travel trade partners in the world, to agree on brand wide pricing and distribution globally for all Shaza & Mysk Hotels through their distribution networks, connecting travel agents and trave trade suppliers. Mr Riyam Darkazally, COO Hotel Division - WebBeds, and his entire team was present at the event to conclude the master agreement and to celebrate the partnership. This partnership will strengthen Shaza Hotels' distribution network and expand its reach in the global travel market.
Shaji Abu Salih, Corporate Director of Business Development at Shaza Hotels, said, "We are delighted with the success of our annual Partner Meet 2023, which was a valuable opportunity for us to meet and engage with our key partners after the pandemic. It was important for us to rekindle these relationships and show our appreciation for their support over the past year and to enhance our future bond with our trade partners and stake holders. We are also extremely happy for concluding the master agreement with WebBeds at this occasion, which definitely would enhance our reach and presence in global markets"
The attendees at the event included travel trade partners, key bookers, government officials, potential investors, and media. The hotel team members were able to discuss and engage with their key stakeholders’ strategic partnerships ahead, and thank their support for a successful financial year in 2022.
During the event, the company also announced its ambitious expansion plans in the region, including the upcoming hotels including Mysk The Palm Jumeirah, Mysk Jeddah, Mysk Madinah, enhancing the Mysk Retreats Portfolio including Mysk Nomads and Mysk Najd Al Meqsar Village (both under Sharjah Collection by Shurooq), Mysk Muttrah Collection in Muscat etc. The group is also aiming to develop its Shaza & Mysk portfolio outside the GCC region, including United States, Turkey, Egypt and Levant.
Shaza & Mysk Hotels are also proud members of Global Hotel Alliance and its Discovery Loyalty program, which has above 15 million members connected across 500+ hotels around the world.
Owing to its successful outcome, Shaza Hotels is intending to continue implementing partner engagement initiatives regularly in several other source markets and cities to sustain brand engagement and affiliation within its significant B2B networks.
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About Shaza Hotels:
Shaza is the leading hotel management company dedicated to offering true Arabian hospitality inspired by the traditions and culture of various countries along the Silk Route. Reflected by the supremely elegant Middle Eastern style décor and serene ambience, Shaza & Mysk Hotels are appreciated by the most discerning travellers. Shaza operates 3 brands under the Shaza Umbrella – Shaza Hotels, Mysk Hotels and Mysk Touch, catering to Luxury, Lifestyle and Midscale clients respectively. Mysk Retreats offers immersive, experiential journeys across Nature, Adventure, Heritage or Cultural trails.
With many hotels already operational in the Middle East – Shaza Makkah in the Holy city, Shaza Riyadh, and the flagship hotel under the “Mysk by Shaza” brand Mysk Al Mouj in Muscat and recently opened Mysk Touch Al Balad Al Rawafed in the holy city of Madinah – the brand is expanding rapidly with the opening of new resorts and this year growing the Sharjah Collection by Mysk portfolio, followed by Mysk The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and Mysk Retreats in Sharjah and Muscat.
Shaza is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. For more information, please visit www.shazahotels.com
About Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) & Discovery Loyalty Program
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) brings together a unique collection of independent hospitality brands with GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme leveraging a shared technology platform. GHA represents a collection of 35 brands with over 500 hotels in 85 countries serving 15 million members, including Kempinski, Anantara, Tivoli, Omni, Pan Pacific, Marco Polo, JA Hotels and other reputable brands across the globe.
Members enjoy VIP recognition, thoughtful benefits and generous rewards at home or away. Recently the programme has evolved to include an additional tier and flexible paths to upgrade through nights/stays, eligible purchases or the number of brands stayed, making it easier and faster for members to reach elite status. DISCOVERY members earn and spend DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), an exclusive rewards currency. They also enjoy members-only Experiences curated by each hotel and have access to properties close to home, without a stay, through member-only Local Offers.
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