Marriott International, Inc. has officially opened its luxurious 132- room Protea Hotel Select in Takoradi, the first in the oil city of Ghana.

Located in a quiet part of Beach Road, Dixcove Hill, the 4-star Protea Hotel is the first internationally branded hotels in the Western Regionandcaters to both business and leisure travelers.

The opening of Protea Hotel in Ghana brings to 19 the number of countrieswhereMarriott International operates in theMiddle East and Africa.

The hotel is a part of the Mohinani Group jv in partnership with African Capital Alliance (ACA) Nigeria.

The new Protea Hotel consists of60 square meter executive garden suites, 12 two bedroom apartments and well appointed standardrooms available to the comfort of guests.  The rooms are well fitted withamenities to make the stay of guests memorableincludingLED televisions, DSTV, self-controlled air-condition, work station, coffee/ tea services and a mini bar. They also come with a furnishedposturepedic mattress that provides uncompromising superior sleeping comfort; crisp, elegant imported linen; generous bathrooms with rainfall showers providing 10 liters of water per minute.

The hotel offers first class conference facilities with a maximum of 150 delegates; a state of the art media facility, a business centre and a Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the compound geared to meet the needs of business travelers.

Protea also boast of leisure facilities such as a fitness centre, pool area and a fantastic food and beverage A la Carte menu served by its world class chef in its large euphoria restaurant, lounge and main bar. The hotel also offers a live jazz music to entertain its guests.

Mr. Phillip Meyers, Senior Regional Director of Protea Hotels said operating the Protea Hotels brand in Ghana emphasizes on its focus to continue to grow the footprints of both brands in strategic growth areas within Africa.

He said in keeping up with its global remarkable reputation of rewarding customer loyalty, “the hotel is offering its Prokard loyalty and the Marriott reward programmes to its customers which includes, fantastic savings and discounts, dining benefits, free stay and VIP privileges”.

Ms. Jeanette Moloto, Sales Director Africa, and Mrs. Mia Herbst,Finance Director Africa Protea Hotels stressed that “our approachat Protea is to offer modern design and consistent amenities with a unique blend of global standards combined with proactive and personal service so every guest feels important and appreciated”.

Ashok Mohinani, Executive Director of the Mohinani Group noted that the Group’s decision to invest in the project which took 24 months to complete was not only to provide hotel accommodation solutions but also support government’s drive to attract foreign investors into the tourism sector and the economy at large.

He said Protea Hotel Select offers facilities that reflect the new statusofTakoradi, now the destination for commerce and industry as well as tourism.

“A growing economy, eliciting a substantial increase in foreign investors and travelers, has created a strong and growing demand for investments in the hospitality industry.Protea aspires to be the preferred destination for corporate travelers to Takoradi with a property based at an ideal location, coupled with a high quality finish and high standards in management, he said.

Mr. Ashok saidthe Group which will mark its 50^th anniversary this year has over the decades invested hugely in the Ghanaian economy by being at the forefront of bringing innovative products and services to the Ghanaian consumer.

“Over the last 50 years our consistent investment in the Ghanaian economy, has not only created jobs, but also provided quality products and services to Ghanaians”, he said.

“With the interest of local content at heart, Protea Hotel Select Takoradi provides employment to over 90 Ghanaian and still counting”, he stressed.

For more information on Protea Select Hotel Takoradi:

www.proteahotels.com  / reservations@phselecttakoradi.com/  Tel: 233 24 243 55 00