Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will mark the second Hyatt hotel in the
Kingdom of Jordan
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has
entered into an agreement with Ayla Oasis Development Company (AODC) for
a 286-room Hyatt Regency hotel in Aqaba, Jordan.
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will be the first hotel to open within the
prestigious Ayla development, a master-planned, multiphase development
on the northern shores of Aqaba. Expected to be operational in 2018. The
hotel will mark the second Hyatt hotel in Jordan, joining Grand
Hyatt Amman, and will join more than 150 Hyatt Regency hotels
worldwide in locations from Chicago to Mumbai.
The hotel will further the Hyatt Regency brand’s mission of connecting
guests to who and what matters to them most, with a range of amenities
for work or play, as well as spaces that will make the hotel a go-to
gathering place for any occasion. Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will feature
smartly designed standard rooms of 141 square feet and five food and
beverage outlets offering creative cuisine. Guests will also enjoy a
pool, fitness and spa facilities and a kids club. Superior conference
and event facilities will be available, with approximately 3,200 square
feet of meeting space, including a 1,870-square-foot ballroom ideal for
social events and meetings. Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla has retained
Arcadia Design as the hotel’s architects and the firm of Yabu Pushelberg
for interior design.
The hotel’s location in the impressive Ayla development’s Marina
Village, situated between the city center and the international borders,
will offer guests a myriad of retail, dining and entertainment venues as
well as 17km of newly created waterfront. Guests will also enjoy
Jordan’s first 18-hole golf course, designed by Greg Norman, and a
9-hole golf academy, that has been built as one of the most eco-friendly
Greg Norman courses in the world Additionally, the hotel will be
situated in close proximity to major tourist attractions such as Petra
and Wadi Rum.
“Ayla is an incredibly exciting development, and we are delighted that
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will be the first hotel to open within the
complex,” said Peter Norman, senior vice president, acquisitions and
development for Hyatt – Europe, Africa, and Middle East.
“We look forward to welcoming guests to Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla, where
they will find the Hyatt Regency brand’s authentic service, culinary
experiences worth sharing and amenities to help them relax or stay
productive. We are very pleased to work with the Ayla Oasis Development
Company in support of its ambitious vision for the future of Aqaba.”
Ayla Oasis Development Company, AODC, was established in 2003 to develop
the Ayla project and is playing a key role in transforming the Aqaba
seaport into a world-class business hub and travel destination.
“We are honoured to work with Hyatt on the second Hyatt hotel in
Jordan,” said Sahl Dudin, Managing Director of AODC. “Hyatt Regency
Aqaba Ayla, our first project with Hyatt, will be a crucial step in
bringing Aqaba to the forefront of the region’s tourism industry. With
the combination of the strong Hyatt Regency brand experience and the
excellent facilities offered at Ayla, we believe Hyatt Regency Aqaba
Ayla will be a huge attraction to both business and leisure travelers.”
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and
what matters most to them. More than 150 conveniently located Hyatt
Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world
serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient
business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a
one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their
fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of
services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences;
technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage or
relax; and expert planners who can take care of every detail. For more
information visit www.hyattregency.com.
About Ayla
Ayla Oasis Development Co. is a private shareholding company registered
in Aqaba, Jordan and is committed to quality and innovation. Acting as a
master developer, Ayla's objective is to create a premier waterfront
destination that features world-class residential and tourism
components. Perched strategically at the juncture of old world and new,
in a town renowned globally for being Jordan's single seaport, Ayla
delivers a pioneering blend of cutting edge commercial spaces and
upscale residences that promise to collectively catapult the port of
Aqaba from the access point it is today, into a world class trade and
tourism destination.
Spanning over 432 hectares (4,320,000 m2) and boasting 235
meters of sea front on the Gulf of Aqaba, Ayla which is built around a
17km manmade lagoon will feature a range of facilities and amenities,
including a variety of up-market hotels, unique residential communities,
an 18-hole signature golf course designed by “Greg Norman” along with a
9-hole golf academy, Jordan’s largest marina and encompassing the marina
village which will serve as a commercial hub and centre, a range of
different retail units, cafes, entertainment and recreational facilities.
For more information on Ayla, please visit www.ayla.com.jo.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more
than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a
difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries develop,
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Hyatt Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have
locations on six continents. As of September 30, 2015, the Company's
worldwide portfolio consisted of 627 properties in 52 countries. For
more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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