Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan gear up for Ramadhan

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan will be holding iftar buffets with Ramadhan sweets, juices, ambient gathering spaces, traditional games and live music come Ramadhan (around May 6), as well as giving back to society during the month.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan for the third year on a row has partnered with Tkiyet Um Ali as part of its CSR – A kilo of kindness, part of the SHIINE sustainability programme, to send food parcels to less fortunate families.

“Ramadhan is a special time for us to give back to the community, as well as to reflect on the many things we are grateful for. Wonderful guests and amazing team members of course, but also the opportunity we have to do something we are passionate about: whether it’s creating traditional delicacies in the kitchen, or providing atmospheric gathering spaces,” said Michael Nugent, Accor VP of Operations, Levant and Pakistan.

Among Mövenpick Jordan’s highlights for the month of Ramadhan are:

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

Al Saraya Restaurant’s iftar buffet features seasonal dishes, hot and cold mezzeh, live cooking stations, juices and desserts. A complimentary iftar voucher is given for the purchase of 10 or more prepaid vouchers. Groups can take advantage of the entrance to Ramadan Nights at the Village Square. After iftar, Valley Café continues the Ramadhan spirit with oud entertainment, cards, fresh juices, oriental desserts, and traditional hot beverages.

Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba

A traditional iftar spread complemented with international dishes and Ramadan juices will greet guests who break their fast at Palm Court Restaurant in Aqaba. With views of the shore, Aqaba’s fine seafood restaurant Red Sea Grill will be serving a four-course iftar set menu alongside Ramadhan juices.

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba

Fresh shrak bread can be had at Najel restaurant’s authentic iftar buffet. Middle Eastern dishes, international classics and desserts are highlights, with Ramadhan juices are poured by Juice Man himself. For àla carte delicacies, Siraj and Mello will offer background music, live oud tones and argileh (shisha).

Groups of 10 or more can enjoy special iftar and suhoor packages across all Mövenpick’s resorts in Jordan. Mövenpick is also offering value Ramadhan room rates and family packages.

All-female Aurora Spa opens at Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh

Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh, in a joint venture with Joelle Mardinian, has officially opened the doors to its all-female Aurora Spa by Joelle. Madinian is a well-known female TV personality in the GCC, as well as an influential fashion and makeup expert in the Middle East.

The Aurora Spa has six individual therapy rooms that provide tailored treatments designed to help guests unwind, re-balance and rejuvenate. The spa features dedicated female-only access from the parking area and hotel, as well as whirlpools and a traditional Oriental hammam.

Philippe Bonnot, General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Riyadh said: “The opening of Aurora Spa by Joelle is a fantastic opportunity for female Saudi residents and visitors to experience unique spa treatments. From employing female therapists to creating facilities exclusively for women, our goal is to make the hotel as friendly as possible for ladies.”

The opening of Aurora Spa marks the first spa for Mardinian. She said, "I love to engage with projects that aim to enhance the beauty of women everywhere, hence we have spent a considerable amount of time with designers, architects and a host of other professionals to make sure the spa meets all expectations, with every individual part being of an extremely high standard.”

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Movenpick Hotel Makkah is Green Globe certified

Source: Movenpick Hotel Makkah website. View from the hotel.

Movenpick Hotel Makkah, a five-star hotel overlooking the Kaaba and facing King Abdul Aziz Gate, has received the Green Globe certification for the third consecutive year it has received the certification. 

The certification honors tourism companies with excellent eco-sustainability standards and social responsibility initiatives in the hospitality industry. It is awarded based on the extent of a company’s interaction within its social sphere through training and development programmes, as well as a company’s social responsibility and enhancement of the positive image associated with sustainable companies.

Adil Irfan, Movenpick Hotel Makkah’s General Manager said, “Movenpick hotels around the world follow a far-reaching policy, aspiring to take leadership in the hospitality industry when it comes to sustainability programmes aimed towards a better tomorrow. We seek to secure a healthy and motivating environment in all respects."

Movenpick Hotel Makkah is focused on making all its facilities eco-friendly by implementing principles of environmental sustainability and raising awareness amongst its staff. The hotel’s sustainability management plan incorporates strategies to reduce the consumption of water, electricity and use of chemicals by 10% per day. Such practices include replacing all light bulbs with 5-watt LED lights to reduce energy, deploying signage in the hotel to help raise public awareness about the environment and making contracts annually with companies specialisng in recycling. Finally, environmental awareness is instilled amongst hotel staff to encourage them to act as volunteers in various programmes including reforestation initiatives.

As part of its social responsibilities, Movenpick Hotel Makkah maintains partnerships with universities and colleges to fully support the training of students specializing in management and hospitality. The hotel also offers career opportunities to people with special needs wishing to enter the labour market. Internal training programmes are conducted to raise employees’ efficiency and increase the number of career opportunities available for local residents.