February 1999 - One of the most famous hotels in West Africa
the "Village Ivoire" operated by Inter*Continental Hotels & Resorts
in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire, will undergo a comprehensive US $ 60 million
renovation.
The final contract was signed on January 22, 1999 by the Ivorian
Minister of Economy & Finance H.E. Niamien N'Goran and the President
of Inter*Continental Hotels Africa and Middle East, Raymond Khalife.
Over the years this prestigious property was host to many International
Conferences and numerous celebrities, including Kings, Presidents,
Ministers, Industry Leaders and many stars of all Continents.
Said Roger Kacou Vice President Operations for West & Central Africa;
"The renovation is planned to start during the last quarter of 1999 and
involves all guest rooms, public areas and meeting facilities including,
the Palais de Congres which can cater to over 2000 guests. Furthermore
guest rooms will be equipped with the latest "office away-from-the-office"
hi-technology inventions, including, internet connection, message phones,
video check-out system, refreshment center, room safe and multi channel
TV sets"
Inter Continental Hotels - Cote d'Ivoire, is operating 5 exciting properties
including Hotel Ivoire Inter Continental, which features 750 rooms,
a Congress & Convention Complex, 5 Restaurants, a Casino, a Leisure
Complex including 11 Tennis Courts, Bowling and Ice Skating (Only one in
West Africa). |
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On a 10 minutes distance from Hotel Ivoire is located the 250
rooms Golf Hotel Inter Continental bordering a 9 and 18 hole International
Golf Course.
The Hotel President in Yamoussoukro is a 285 room property located
250 km from Abidjan with nearby Golf Course and Wild Park. Hotel de la
Paix in Daoukro is the latest addition to the groups portfolio in Cote
d'Ivoire.
Since March 1998, the Inter*Continental group of hotels is part of
Bass Hotels & Resorts, which operates other world famous brands,
including Crowne Plaza Hotels, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday
Inn Express and Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn. Bass Hotels & Resorts
owns, operates or franchises more than 2700 hotels in 95 countries. |