104 February 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com marketplace business bites New Takeover Valuing Your Time President hospitality group, founded by CEO Abdul Sattar Koteshwara, has announced the takeover of Gulf Suites Hotel, Amwaj. The property is an oasis of tranquility and relaxation that offers a range of luxury suites and apartments, with all the trappings of a five-star hotel, without the hefty price tag. Located at the gateway of the magnificent Amwaj Islands, with spectacular views over the azure waters of the Arabian Sea, the two-tower complex is just a stroll away from the bustling Amwaj Lagoon, close to Floating City, shopping and entertainment areas and the island’s sandy beaches. The 173 guest suites enjoy spectacular sea views and the property features three upbeat restaurants and a lounge, the latest fitness equipment, exclusive outdoor pools and a Jacuzzi, as well as separate steam rooms and sauna for men and women, children’s play area and barbecue space. The property’s GM, Antony J Hurtis, aims to introduce new restaurant concepts, a sports lounge and smokehouse, poolside grill and barbeque, and all-day dining facilities before Ramadan. Having worked with the Taj Group of Hotels in India for 10 years and with 11 years’ experience in Bahrain’s hospitality sector as a general manager, Antony is looking to diversify both the accommodation and food and beverage offerings. Hotel Acquisition Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has been independently ranked by UK aviation analysts OAG as 2017’s third most punctual amongst Middle East and African airlines, with an average on-time performance (OTP) of 80.22 per cent. The airline’s CEO Krešimir Kucko says: “Punctuality is a critical element for travellers and we are delighted to be recognised yet again as a leading global player in OTP. Gulf Air is committed to delivering on its promise to get passengers to their destinations in a timely manner. We are gearing up to welcome our incoming fleet of 39 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft, of which a total of five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and two Airbus A320neos will have entered Gulf Air’s fleet by the end of 2018. With this development, passengers can soon enjoy not only Gulf Air’s punctuality and trademark Arabian hospitality, but also remarkable product and service enhancements alongside network growth.” Inspired, a leading global operator of premium schools, has acquired 100 per cent ownership of the British School of Bahrain (BSB), which provides education to over 2,500 students on the island. Inspired’s portfolio spans more than 30 schools in 10 countries, providing premium education to over 24,000 students, and it will enable BSB students and staff to benefit from the support of world-leading educational experts and access to state-of-the-art learning platforms. Nadim M Nsouli, founder and chairman of Inspired, says: “We believe this represents an exciting development for both Inspired and BSB and look forward to working with the BSB leadership team to build upon the school’s impressive history of providing families in Bahrain with a world-class international education.”
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