PORT GHALIB LIFE
THE MONTHLY E-NEWS MAGAZINE OF INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP - PORT GHALIB
Emotions Honeymoon Pool Deck Easter Special Events Appointment Awards
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Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with us @ Intercontinental Hotels Group in Port Ghalib & choose from an array of our leisure promotions & packages.
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For more information, comments, inquiries and reservation please don’t hesitate to contact us: P. O. Box 23, Port Ghalib, Red Sea, Egypt Tel: + 20 65 336 0000 Fax: + 20 65 336 0025 icpalace.portghalib@ihg.com reservations.portghalib@ihg.com
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break along a sandy beach while enjoying our culinary delights, celebrating a joyful Easter with the family in the warmth of the sun, or aspiring for a memorable honeymoon along the romantic views of the Red Sea, our resorts team have it all planned & are eager to welcome you with personalized services. To keep you updated with our news & events, we are excited to share with you our newsletter and welcome your comments & recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you soon in Intercontinental Hotels Group in Port Ghalib.
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What’s Happening ?
Honeymoon Emotions Package @ InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort You are both excited to tie the knot ?! Thinking of where to spend your dream
Marhaba Experience
Desert Experience
A personalized welcome with flowers, escorting you to your room where you can comfortably relax while we are taking care of your check-in.
Be the guest of the hospitable Bedouins, touch their ancient wisdom & join their desert lifestyle over a delicious traditional meal, in an Arabian surroundings, gathering around the camp fire.
You can also enjoy an exotic welcome cocktail in our “Look Out Bar” terrace overlooking the resort lagoon.
Watch the stars and capture the ancient beauty, mystery & the spirit of the desert.
Sea Experience
Senses Experience
Live the magic of the Red Sea on board of a boat where you can take time to unwind, swim & snorkel among the breath-taking coral reefs & marine wildlife.
Get pampered in a private massage room for just the two of you at the world renowned Six Senses Spa.
Soak up the warm Egyptian sun on deck while enjoying a delicious lunch on board.
Honeymoon in a sunny destination ?!
Indulge in a romantic 3-hour journey of relaxation & serenity where you will enjoy a traditional Hammam, natural organic ingredients facial therapy and completed with a holistic massage treatment.
Your Honeymoon is the holiday of a lifetime… It just needs to be perfect from start to finish.... Celebrate your love & live the most memorable days with our Emotions Package, specially designed to deliver the perfect honeymoon experience. Indulge in four to seven days of pure romance & get pampered with our sumptuous Spa treatments, exquisite culinary experiences and stimulating beach & desert activities along the shores of the picturesque Red Sea. Emotions Package includes breakfast with add-ons of half board or full board meals & may include soft drinks & beer, private boat cruise & tailor made romantic & cocoon dinner options.
Candle Light Dinner Experience
Cocoon Experience
Delight in a romantic setting on the beach or in a luxurious suite over a tailor made candle light dinner with your choice from our extensive and exquisite culinary delights.
Get treated with a signature Six Senses bath indulgence for two, in the privacy of your own room, complete with exotic drinks, leaving you with absolute balance and thought-clarity. Tease your appetite with a luxurious private dinner, tailored to your taste & served in your room terrace.
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Culinary Delights @ InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort
50 Bar Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib is your perfect base to
With the breath-taking sparkling waters of the Red Sea & the outdoor pool as the backdrop, the “Pool Deck” is the perfect spot, not to be missed for unique dining experiences with international standards and impeccable service. Chill out in our “Pool Deck” & tease your taste buds with a variety of cuisines, served throughout the week with highlights of oriental delicacies on Saturdays & Tuesdays and a special Lobster night on Wednesdays.
experience the adventure, wonders and excitement of this sensational resort, which nestles between the Red Sea and the Sahara Desert in the southern reaches of Egypt. 50Bar overlooking the marina is the spot for daily entertainment and offers a full range of beverages from 9:00 until midnight in an indoor/outdoor setting.
Strolling along the Corniche, exploring the Our Chef. Emad Moussa & his team proudly share their art of cooking and recommend two specialty dishes for this month: Red Sea Delight: A variety of prawns, Salmon filet, Sea Bas filet, Calamari ragout served with Avocado & Salmon salad, oriental salad & roasted eggplant.
restaurants and shops and admiring the yachts in Port Ghalib International Marina is a ‘must’ pastime. The Port Ghalib is just a gentle stroll from the marina, half-mile parade of retail outlets and the local attractions of the traditional Egyptian bazaar in the Khan. While you enjoy your shopping, kids can enjoy the activity courtyard offering video games and ten pin bowling.
Egyptian Delight: A variety of hot & cold mezzeh, cooked in a truly Egyptian style & served with freshly baked oriental Pitta bread.
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Easter With Intercontinental Hotels Group In Port Ghalib
Celebrate Easter with your family, friends
& little ones @ any of our Intercontinental Hotels Group in Port Ghalib. Enjoy the warm springtime sun & an array of activities, specially planned to make your Easter break a truly memorable one. Start your Easter day with a rich breakfast & choose from traditional dishes & sumptuous Easter favorites, including Arabic specialties, international delicacies, a wide selection of pasties & diverse gourmet surprises. While your little ones enjoy our fun games & activities of egg hunt competition, baking chocolate bunnies @ Lulee Kids Club, leaving them winning a host of prizes, you can have your own joyful activities, varying from beach volleyball, a game of tennis, billiards, play station or you simply unwind & relax by the beach….
Special Events Crowne Palaza Sahara Oasis recently hosted Covama French “Champagne Pannier” during the period of February 9 till February 16, while they celebrating their 50th anniversary for the first time in Egypt- with over 450 invites and company Board of Directors. During the stay the hotel team organized different daily themes; Bubble Bar party with DJ music at the Cardamom restaurant overlooking the stunning Red Sea, cocktail reception at the amazing venues of the International convention Centre, oriental dinner at the unique man-made salt water lagoon and a beach party with live entertainment and exotic music.
InterContinental Port Ghalib Resorts are getting prepared to host the 31st International Congress of The Egyptian Society for Neonatal and Preterm Care (ESNPC) from Feb. 20 - 23, 2013 at Port Ghalib International Convention Centre, over 600 doctors, attending from various countries. We appreciate cooperation between all parties in particular our main partner International Conferences Company in Egypt, who supported the idea in making event happening at the ICC.
Our Easter packages start from EGP 395 for a double room per night on soft all inclusive basis. Campaign is valid on bookings made from 15th February 2013 to 30th April 2013, for bookings consumed between 15th February 2013 and 30th September 2013. Rewards will be fullfiled by 30th November 2013. Only applicable for Corporate Bookers and registered participants.
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Awards
Newly Appointed Marc Reissigner appointed as Area General Manager for InterContinental The Palace, Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib Resort and Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib. “Port Ghalib is a true resort destination, set along the shores of the stunning Red Sea with its sandy beach where the InterContinental Hotels Group position four distinctive resorts, offering a mix of business & leisure experiences to tailor to all our guests aspirations. The team in the resorts are geared up to extend personalized services to couples looking for a honeymoon vacation, divers wanting to explore the wealthy marine life of the Red Sea, families get together for sun & fun leisure breaks and to those of us who are longing to a well-being escape in our signature Six Senses Spa. Additionally & in recognition of the growing trend of the MICE business need to offer resorts destination, the InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort with its international convention center, presents the perfect venue for it” Marc Stated.
We are pleased to announce that InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort has been selected by TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travelers’ Choice® awards, based on millions of travelers reviews and opinions as one of the Top 25 luxury hotels in Egypt.
Khaled Hassan appointed as Hotel Manager for Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port Ghalib and Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port Ghalib and Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib has recently welcomed newly-appointed Hotel Manager, Khaled Hassan, Khaled has 28 years of experience with tourism and hotel filed, an accomplished experienced in hospitality operation from various International brands’; working at Sofitel, Oberoi and other international chains. Brought with him more than 25 years’ experience of hospitality industry and excelled in Food & Beverage management, Khaled Hassan comes from a stint as Hotel Manager at the opening of Sun Rise Hotels, where Khaled is well verse with establishing the Crowne Plaza brand in new market. “I hope to bring my experience in hotel management to Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib, to help develop local tourism to a higher level and set a new standard in hotel operation and dedication to service excellence,” says Khaled Hassan.
Tarek El Sinnary appointed as Area Director of Revenue Management for InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort, Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib and Maraan Lodge at Port Ghalib. Tarek has a wide experience with Hilton Hotels group. He joined Iberotel Palm Beach, Hurghada in 1997 as Receptionist, in 2002 he was appointed Reservation Supervisor at Hilton Sharks Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, and then he was promoted to the position of Yield Manager to become the first Revenue Management assignment at Hilton Plaza Hurghada. His most recent position was Revenue Manager of Radisson Blu Tripoli, where he applied the revenue management concept and developed the revenue team within the hotel and other Radisson Blu hotels. In his new position, Tarek will be responsible for the Revenue department for Port Ghalib complex, and he is aiming to maximize revenue through development and implementation of effective InterContinental Hotels Group policies and pricing strategies based on future demand forecasts.
It’s our great pleasure to announce that InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort has won Vanessa Moore appointed as Risk and Quality Manager for InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort, Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port Ghalib, Crwone Plaza Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib and Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib.
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Vanessa took up the new role of Risk Management, effective February 1, 2013. The role takes responsibility for InterContinental Hotels Group, Port Ghalib, brands functions, to drive consistent brand strategies across all geographies and leverage IHG›s scale and systems to deliver continued industry outperformance. Vanessa in her previous role and experience she had been instrumental in driving outstanding operating results and building an industry-leading market position. As such, Vanessa will bring to InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort, Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib and Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib, a unique blend of British and international business experience.
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The World Travel Award 2012 for the second time as Egypt’s Leading Spa Resort. The World Travel Awards, launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognize excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry. Now celebrating its 19th Anniversary, the awards is regarded as the very highest achievement that a travel product could ever hope to receive. So congratulations to our Signature Six Senses Spa on the well deserved award.
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