The five-star resort and spa opened in 2004 and has been operated by Movenpick since October2005 . Movenpick will continue to operate the resort under KHI�s ownership. 

This acquisition represents a unique opportunity to secure a prime property in one of Africa�s most prestigious resort markets and is in line with KHI�s international expansion strategy to penetrate the first class and luxury market segments in high growth markets. KHI expects the hotel to achieve its target return on capital employed by2008 . 
 
HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Chairman of KHI, said: �We are very pleased to add Movenpick Resort & Spa Mauritius to our portfolio. The acquisition is firmly in line with our strategy to build a group of the world�s leading destination resort hotels. Mauritius is at the forefront of tourism growth in the Indian Ocean and this hotel is truly a first class development with a paradise setting.�

Sarmad Zok, Chief Executive Officer of KHI, said: �We see tremendous potential at the Movenpick Resort & Spa Mauritius. This is a fast-growing area of tourism and this hotel has the potential to becoming one of the island�s leading resort properties.�

KHI, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, is a leading hotel and resort acquisition and development company focused on the first class and luxury market segments in high growth markets such as the Middle East, Africa and selected markets in Europe. The Company has ownership interests in 26 properties in 13 countries including 15 operational hotels and resorts (3,262 rooms) and 11 hotels and resorts (3,203 rooms) currently under construction or in the initial stages of development.   

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and M?venpick Hotels & Resorts manage the operating hotels in KHI's portfolio.

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