BEST Western International has launched its first hotel in Kuwait, an 18-storey property that comes equipped with two floors of conference and banqueting space.
The Best Western Mahboula in Kuwait City offers 96 rooms and suites with views of the Arabian Gulf, a collection of ballrooms and meeting rooms, a business centre, as well as several dining establishments, a swimming pool and gym.
Commenting on the hotel’s launch, Glenn de Souza, Best Western’s vice president of international operations – Asia & the Middle East, said it marked the latest stage in the company’s rapid Middle Eastern expansion plan.
“The…region is offers tremendous opportunities for Best Western and we are delighted to be launching our world-renowned brand in another exciting market,” said de Souza.
With Best Western Mahboula in operation, Best Western International now operates a portfolio of nine hotels in seven Middle Eastern countries including Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Israel. The company’s property count is expected to hit 22 in the next few years.
