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Dubai, United Arab Emirates — LEVA Hotels, is steadily making inroads in the regional and international hospitality scene and cutting a unique niche in the underserved affordable luxury segment. With impressive accolades under its belt, the homegrown brand is poised to make a meaningful contribution to the overall growth of the Middle East and Africa hospitality industry by transforming and scaling up the region’s hidden gems. Anchoring its hospitality offering and service delivery on ‘fresh and innovative’ the new properties are part of an ongoing ambitious expansion exercise that will see the dynamic lifestyle hotel brand modernize and manage a total of eight properties spanning Middle East and Africa by the end of 2023. “We are thrilled to be announcing the opening of six new distinct properties across key regions that we not only consider to be strategic to the overall growth of the company but also crucial to a growing segment in the hospitality sector that’s increasingly demanding for affordable yet comfortable experiences,” said J.S. Anand, founder and CEO, LEVA Hotels and Resorts. Properties under LEVA’s management In KSA, LEVA Hotels has inked two strategic Hotel Management Agreements with Jeddah-based EKONO by Leva Al Shati and three-star EKONO by Leva Jeddah Airport Hotel, respectively. As part of the deal, LEVA Hotels will be responsible for overseeing the two properties’ service offering transformation which is in line with KSA’s Vision 2030, which aims to attract 100 million visitors by 2030. Besides, both these properties are located at less than an hour’s travel distance from Mecca, and therefore are perfect for UMRA travellers looking for comfortable and convenient hotel accommodations during their pilgrimage. In Nigeria, which has mostly lacked luxury hotels, LEVA Hotels will be responsible for the transformation and management of Reiz Continental Hotel by Leva – a project under construction in partnership with Kostarget Projects LTD developers and owned by REIZ Continental Hotels LTD. As part of the partnership, the Lagos-based hotel will be positioned as an “Upscale Five-Star Luxury Lifestyle Hotel” with unique, contemporary, and cost-effective aesthetics including a total of five distinct food and beverage concepts and Leva’s F&B partner, Sven’s Baker’s Kitchen. Once fully operational, the new property will also offer a unique opportunity of serving as a key business and leisure destination. In Uganda, LEVA Hotels has taken over the management of the Kampala’s first boutique hotel, Emin Pasha Leva Hotel to ultimately position the property as a top choice for guests on vacation as well as business trips. Owned by The Emin Pasha Ltd., this property is now under renovation and will include LEVA’s design language infused with the region’s aesthetics, two important metrics that will further boost the hotel’s booking significantly. LEVA Hotel’s foray into Africa’s hospitality industry will be crowned by its debut in Ethiopia with two strategic partnerships with LEVA Afrotsion Semera Resort and Harsade Harbour Resort by LEVA. As its first luxury resort in Ethiopia’s Semera region, LEVA Afrotsion Semera Resort is now poised to offer a refreshed and diverse hospitality experience. Ethiopia is globally known for its natural scenery including some of Africa’s lesser-known wildlife – an attribute that attracts scores of tourists to the region. The 60-key Harsade Harbour Resort will incorporate LEVA Hotels’ key brand design elements and include five restaurants and three well-equipped conference halls. Set to launch this year, the property is set to offer a fresh, vibrant, and innovative service in the country. Region-by-region growth plans As part of its long-term growth plans, LEVA Hotels is also keen on tapping notable emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa, which are largely untapped. Eyeing countries such as Morocco, Egypt, Sri Lanka, KSA, and Qatar, the hotel chain is strategically positioning itself to ultimately become the hotel management partner of choice, especially for hotels and resorts that are looking to boost their competitive advantage in their respective markets. Considered key growth frontiers for the brand, the property owners will benefit immensely from LEVA’s strategic business model and growing expertise in offering personalized and memorable hospitality experiences. https://thetimesofuae.com/homegrown-uae-hospitality-brand-leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc-africa-expansion-drive/   https://brandspaceonline.com/homegrown-uae-hospitality-brand-leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc-africa-expansion-drive/ https://theuaedaily.com/2023/02/04/homegrown-uae-hospitality-brand-leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc-africa-expansion-drive/   https://whatsupajman.com/index.php/news/homegrown-uae-hospitality-brand-leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc–africa-expansion-drive  https://middleeastnewsroom.wixsite.com/middleeastnewsroom/post/homegrown-uae-hospitality-brand-leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc-africa-expansion-drive  https://khaleejdailies.blogspot.com/2023/02/homegrown-uae-hospitality-brand-leva.html 

The revamped properties in KSA, Ethiopia, Uganda and Nigeria will provide customer-centric service with vibrant living options at affordable price points. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Established in 2019, LEVA Hotels, is steadily making inroads in the regional and international hospitality scene and cutting a unique niche in the underserved affordable luxury segment. With impressive accolades under its belt, the homegrown brand is poised to make a meaningful contribution to the overall growth of the Middle East and Africa hospitality industry by transforming and scaling up the region’s hidden gems. Anchoring its hospitality offering and service delivery on ‘fresh and innovative’ the new properties are part of an ongoing ambitious expansion exercise that will see the dynamic lifestyle hotel brand modernize and manage a total of eight properties spanning Middle East and Africa by the end of 2023. “We are thrilled to be announcing the opening of six new distinct properties across key regions that we not only consider to be strategic to the overall growth of the company but also crucial to a growing segment in the hospitality sector that’s increasingly demanding for affordable yet comfortable experiences,” said J.S. Anand, founder and CEO, LEVA Hotels and Resorts. https://uaenews247.com/2023/02/03/homegrown-uae-hospitality-brand-leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc-africa-expansion-drive/

UAE: Dubai-based lifestyle hospitality company LEVA Hotels has announced six signings in the Middle East and Africa. LEVA Hotels has signed two management agreements in Saudi Arabia to open the EKONO by LEVA Al Shati hotel and the EKONO by LEVA Jeddah Airport hotel. The properties will become the first to launch under the EKONO by LEVA brand, which is described as “smart and trendy… with cozy rooms”. In Nigeria, LEVA Hotels will be responsible for the transformation and management of Reiz Continental Hotel by Leva – a project under construction in partnership with developers Kostarget Projects LTD and owned by REIZ Continental Hotels LTD. When complete, the hotel will offer five food and beverage concepts. It will fall under the LEVA Hotels and Resorts brand, comprising properties of four stars and above. In Uganda, LEVA Hotels has taken over the boutique hotel Emin Pasha, owned by The Emin Pasha Ltd. The property is now under renovation. Two properties, including the luxury resort Afrotsion Semera Resort, has also been signed in Ethiopia, marking the group’s debut in the country. The 60-key Harsade Harbour Resort is set to launch this year and will include five restaurants and three conference halls. JS Anand, founder and CEO of LEVA, said: “We are thrilled to be announcing the opening of six new distinct properties across key regions that we not only consider to be strategic to the overall growth of the company but also crucial to a growing segment in the hospitality sector that’s increasingly demanding for affordable yet comfortable experiences.” Founded in 2019, LEVA provides full-service management of third-party hotel assets. The group’s flagship property is the LEVA Mazaya Centre – Dubai and in 2021, took over management of Resivation, an upscale coliving property in Dubai’s Al Furjan development. The group also manages a third brand, LEVA Hotel Residences, for extended stays. LEVA is targeting upcoming locations in Morocco, Egypt, Sri Lanka, KSA, and Qatar. https://boutiquehotelnews.com/news/industry/leva-hotels-mena/

Established in 2019, LEVA Hotels, is steadily making inroads in the regional and international hospitality scene and cutting a unique niche in the underserved affordable luxury segment. With impressive accolades under its belt, the homegrown brand is poised to make a meaningful contribution to the overall growth of the Middle East and Africa hospitality industry by transforming and scaling up the region’s hidden gems. Anchoring its hospitality offering and service delivery on ‘fresh and innovative’ the new properties are part of an ongoing ambitious expansion exercise that will see the dynamic lifestyle hotel brand modernize and manage a total of eight properties spanning Middle East and Africa by the end of 2023. “We are thrilled to be announcing the opening of six new distinct properties across key regions that we not only consider to be strategic to the overall growth of the company but also crucial to a growing segment in the hospitality sector that’s increasingly demanding for affordable yet comfortable experiences,” said J.S. Anand, founder and CEO, LEVA Hotels and Resorts. Properties under LEVA’s management In KSA, LEVA Hotels has inked two strategic Hotel Management Agreements with Jeddah-based EKONO by Leva Al Shati and three-star EKONO by Leva Jeddah Airport Hotel, respectively. As part of the deal, LEVA Hotels will be responsible for overseeing the two properties’ service offering transformation which is in line with KSA’s Vision 2030, which aims to attract 100 million visitors by 2030. Besides, both these properties are located at less than an hour’s travel distance from Mecca. Therefore, they are perfect for UMRA travellers looking for comfortable and convenient hotel accommodations during their pilgrimage. In Nigeria, which has mostly lacked luxury hotels, LEVA Hotels will be responsible for the transformation and management of Reiz Continental Hotel by Leva – a project under construction in partnership with Kostarget Projects LTD developers and owned by REIZ Continental Hotels LTD. As part of the partnership, the Lagos-based hotel will be positioned as an “Upscale Five-Star Luxury Lifestyle Hotel” with unique, contemporary, and cost-effective aesthetics including a total of five distinct food and beverage concepts and Leva’s F&B partner, Sven’s Baker’s Kitchen. Once fully operational, the new property will also offer a unique opportunity of serving as a key business and leisure destination. In Uganda, LEVA Hotels has taken over the management of the Kampala’s first boutique hotel, Emin Pasha Leva Hotel to ultimately position the property as a top choice for guests on vacation as well as business trips. Owned by The Emin Pasha Ltd., this property is now under renovation and will include LEVA’s design language infused with the region’s aesthetics, two important metrics that will further boost the hotel’s booking significantly. LEVA Hotel’s foray into Africa’s hospitality industry will be crowned by its debut in Ethiopia with two strategic partnerships with LEVA Afrotsion Semera Resort and Harsade Harbour Resort by LEVA. As one of the first luxury resorts in Ethiopia’s Semera region, LEVA Afrotsion Semera Resort is now poised to offer a refreshed and diverse hospitality experience. Ethiopia is globally known for its natural scenery including some of Africa’s lesser-known wildlife – an attribute that attracts scores of tourists to the region. The 60-key Harsade Harbour Resort will incorporate LEVA Hotels’ key brand design elements and include five restaurants and three well-equipped conference halls. Set to launch this year, the property is set to offer a fresh, vibrant, and innovative service in the country. Region-by-Region growth plans As part of its long-term growth plans, LEVA Hotels is also keen on tapping notable emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa, which are largely untapped. Eyeing countries such as Morocco, Egypt, Sri Lanka, KSA, and Qatar, the hotel chain is strategically positioning itself to ultimately become the hotel management partner of choice, especially for hotels and resorts that are looking to boost their competitive advantage in their respective markets. Considered key growth frontiers for the brand, the property owners may benefit immensely from LEVA’s strategic business model and growing expertise in offering personalized and memorable hospitality experiences. https://intlbm.com/2023/02/02/leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc-africa-expansion-drive/

The revamped properties in KSA, Ethiopia, Uganda and Nigeria will provide customer-centric service with vibrant living options at affordable price points Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Established in 2019, LEVA Hotels, is steadily making inroads in the regional and international hospitality scene and cutting a unique niche in the underserved affordable luxury segment. With impressive accolades under its belt, the homegrown brand is poised to make a meaningful contribution to the overall growth of the Middle East and Africa hospitality industry by transforming and scaling up the region’s hidden gems. Anchoring its hospitality offering and service delivery on ‘fresh and innovative’ the new properties are part of an ongoing ambitious expansion exercise that will see the dynamic lifestyle hotel brand modernize and manage a total of eight properties spanning Middle East and Africa by the end of 2023. “We are thrilled to be announcing the opening of six new distinct properties across key regions that we not only consider to be strategic to the overall growth of the company but also crucial to a growing segment in the hospitality sector that’s increasingly demanding for affordable yet comfortable experiences,” said J.S. Anand, founder and CEO, LEVA Hotels and Resorts. Properties under LEVA’s management In KSA, LEVA Hotels has inked two strategic Hotel Management Agreements with Jeddah-based EKONO by Leva Al Shati and three-star EKONO by Leva Jeddah Airport Hotel, respectively. As part of the deal, LEVA Hotels will be responsible for overseeing the two properties’ service offering transformation which is in line with KSA’s Vision 2030, which aims to attract 100 million visitors by 2030. Besides, both these properties are located at less than an hour’s travel distance from Mecca, and therefore are perfect for UMRA travellers looking for comfortable and convenient hotel accommodations during their pilgrimage. In Nigeria, which has mostly lacked luxury hotels, LEVA Hotels will be responsible for the transformation and management of Reiz Continental Hotel by Leva – a project under construction in partnership with Kostarget Projects LTD developers and owned by REIZ Continental Hotels LTD. As part of the partnership, the Lagos-based hotel will be positioned as an “Upscale Five-Star Luxury Lifestyle Hotel” with unique, contemporary, and cost-effective aesthetics including a total of five distinct food and beverage concepts and Leva’s F&B partner, Sven’s Baker’s Kitchen. Once fully operational, the new property will also offer a unique opportunity of serving as a key business and leisure destination. In Uganda, LEVA Hotels has taken over the management of the Kampala’s first boutique hotel, Emin Pasha Leva Hotel to ultimately position the property as a top choice for guests on vacation as well as business trips. Owned by The Emin Pasha Ltd., this property is now under renovation and will include LEVA’s design language infused with the region’s aesthetics, two important metrics that will further boost the hotel’s booking significantly. LEVA Hotel’s foray into Africa’s hospitality industry will be crowned by its debut in Ethiopia with two strategic partnerships with LEVA Afrotsion Semera Resort and Harsade Harbour Resort by LEVA. As its first luxury resort in Ethiopia’s Semera region, LEVA Afrotsion Semera Resort is now poised to offer a refreshed and diverse hospitality experience. Ethiopia is globally known for its natural scenery including some of Africa’s lesser-known wildlife – an attribute that attracts scores of tourists to the region. The 60-key Harsade Harbour Resort will incorporate LEVA Hotels’ key brand design elements and include five restaurants and three well-equipped conference halls. Set to launch this year, the property is set to offer a fresh, vibrant, and innovative service in the country. Region-by-region growth plans As part of its long-term growth plans, LEVA Hotels is also keen on tapping notable emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa, which are largely untapped. Eyeing countries such as Morocco, Egypt, Sri Lanka, KSA, and Qatar, the hotel chain is strategically positioning itself to ultimately become the hotel management partner of choice, especially for hotels and resorts that are looking to boost their competitive advantage in their respective markets. Considered key growth frontiers for the brand, the property owners will benefit immensely from LEVA’s strategic business model and growing expertise in offering personalized and memorable hospitality experiences. ENDS About LEVA Hotels Founded in 2019, LEVA is a dynamic lifestyle hotel concept created to offer a fresh and more accessible perspective to the hospitality industry. Under the stewardship of JS Anand, LEVA Hotels offers modern convenience and traditional hospitality together. Recognizing its guests as tech-savvy explorers, the hotel brand delivers an experience that is cutting-edge, convenient, and contemporary to those traveling for both work and play. LEVA’s flagship property LEVA Mazaya Centre – Dubai, has been ranked number one spot on TripAdvisor – just three years after opening. LEVA’s hip dining space, which is managed by Baker’s Kitchen, features rustic benches and retro baking equipment that’s in perfect harmony with LEVA’s vision of a contemporary hotel concept tailored for today’s travelers. For more information. https://menews247.com/leva-hotels-announce-ambitious-gcc-africa-expansion-drive/

Gulf News Thomas Kurian, Hotel Manager of our flagship Leva Hotel Mazaya Centre-Opposite Downtown Dubai said during the interview with Gulf News, “We are expecting the hotel market to get back to the 2019 figure of one million tourists by the end of the first quarter of 2024.” As #DubaiExhibitions and #TradeShows are in full swing, we are positive that this will have a significant impact due to the influx of #Bleisure and #CorporateTravelers, as well as the potential return of Chinese tourists.

Return of the Chinese While most hotels in the UAE are yet to return to 2019 performance levels, they are hopeful the influx of Chinese tourists, expected to arrive in some strength after January 22, will take them back to pre-pandemic occupancies. Four- and five-star hotels such as Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina and Palace Downtown, are charging Dh1,131 to Dh3,198 for a weekend stay starting January 27-29. An entry-level room at Atlantis, The Palm, is priced at Dh 2,389, not including taxes. However, three to four-star budget rentals are priced at Dh350 to Dh400 in areas like DIP, Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers. Deira and Bur Dubai’s three-star and four- star properties are going for Dh300-Dh350. Pre-Covid, Dubai welcomed over 17 million visitors, with over 990,000 coming from China. Thomas Kurian, Hotel Manager Leva Hotels, said, “We are expecting the hotel market to get back to the 2019 figure of one million tourists by the end of the first quarter of 2024.” https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/dubais-hotels-await-quick-return-to-80-90-occupancy-as-trade-shows-exhibitions-open-1.1674186680577

It will take about two to three months before we start to see the Chinese tourists coming back in any kind of numbers worth talking about,” said Thomas Kurian, general manager of Leva Hotel, Dubai. https://www.thenationalnews.com/gulf-news/2023/01/13/gulf-to-see-critical-economic-boost-as-china-reopens/

JS Anand, founder and CEO, Leva Hotels, said in the span of a few decades, Dubai has achieved economic milestones that very few other cities have been able to match. “From being a global trade hub to today being the most preferred investment destination, Dubai has time and again taken the world by surprise through its achievements,” he said. Moreover, said the ‘D33’ economic agenda is yet another positive initiative taken in this direction aimed at boosting and supporting various sectors of the economy, setting economic standards that will pull investments and driving economic welfare which will help the country set yet another milestone by becoming one of the top four financial centers in the world. “Contributing to a major part of the economy, the hospitality and tourism sector is sure to benefit through this initiative as it will drive traffic as well as financial investments to the industry leading to international partnerships and mergers, attract foreign investment for the sector which will in turn help existing hoteliers provide an enhanced infrastructure and experience to their customers,” he said. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/d33-businesses-back-dubais-futuristic-economic-agenda https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/d33-businesses-back-dubais-futuristic-economic-agenda-svj7hdpv

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UAE-based Leva Hotels has entered into a partnership deal with Ongoing Launch and Vision Ambassadors to reposition an existing 50-key boutique airport property - Garden Palace Hotel - located at Al Basateen, Jeddah. Ongoing Launch is a multi-industry company with partnerships in confectionery and luxury chocolate sectors through the moule brand, as well as hospitality services and events, while Saudi-based Vision Ambassadors is a company dedicated to consulting, business development, and international trade.