Zanzibar to have new resort
Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director Middle East and Africa Marriott International and Mr Saleh Said Director of Pennyroyal Gibraltar.
What you need to know:
Slated to open in 2021, the 90 room all-suite and villa resort will bring the defining luxury experience of The Ritz-Carlton to one of the most magical destinations in the world. Located within a convenient 45-minute drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton Zanzibar will provide easy access to the fabled and magnificent Unesco World Heritage Site, the Stone Townr.
Dubai. Marriott International yesterday announced the signing of an agreement with Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand in Zanzibar.
Slated to open in 2021, the 90 room all-suite and villa resort will bring the defining luxury experience of The Ritz-Carlton to one of the most magical destinations in the world. Located within a convenient 45-minute drive from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton Zanzibar will provide easy access to the fabled and magnificent Unesco World Heritage Site, the Stone Townr.
The signing of The Ritz-Carlton Zanzibar took place at a ceremony attended by owners Saleh Said and Brian Thomson; Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited directors; Marriott International president and managing director in the Middle East and Africa Alex Kyriakidis; and other executives from both companies.
“Celebrated as one of the world’s most exotic destinations, Zanzibar, is a perfect destination for The Ritz-Carlton,” said Mr Kyriakidis. “The archipelago has the potential to strengthen its position as a key leisure destination in the Indian Ocean and to effectively compete with the more islands of Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives. The Ritz-Carlton Zanzibar will complement Marriott International’s strong presence in the Indian Ocean and provide the necessary impetus to put the destination on the global itinerary of our guests.”
Mr Said and Mr Thomson and Pennyroyal Gibraltar directors said they were delighted to partner with Marriott International.
The Ritz-Carlton Zanzibar will have a distinctive dining scene with four restaurants and bars allowing chefs to showcase their culinary versatility and engage with guests through curated and immersive dining experiences.
Leisure facilities will include an outdoor pool, a health club, a beach club and a kids club. Guests will have access to a tranquil spa with eight private suites offering individual and couple treatments as well as outdoor treatments.
An intimate meeting facility will complement the resort facilities for personalized and bespoke events.
