Both groups bring complementary capabilities to the newly created company, combining in-depth regional knowledge with a defined and investor-centric selection of brands and management products. AHS manages 40 hotels and golf clubs, with an additional 40 projects in various stages of development.
AHS Middle East & Africa (AHS MEA) will seek opportunities in the entire Middle East and Africa region from its base in Dubai, UAE. It will actively promote, sign and operate branded hotel management and golf course contracts under the established and successful platforms AHS has created in several regions. The company aims to sign 20 branded hotels and five golf/country clubs within 3 to 5 years.
Commenting on the joint venture launch, Jonathan Wigley, AHS Founder, CEO, and President of AHS MEA, said, " AHS has long sought the right timing to enter these exciting regions with a dedicated company and team. This aligns with our international expansion strategy built on a regionally focused development and operations platform. Our partners, Dex Squared, are an ideal fit in terms of company culture and objectives, and we look forward to announcing many new deals in the near future."
Adding to this, Kevork Deldelian, Founder & CEO of Dex Squared Hotel Management and Managing Director of AHS MEA, says: "Starting from the region's largest and most active hospitality development market, Dubai, AHS MEA will carefully select investment partners to work with offering the flexibility and owner-centric approach that resonates with today's property developers. We aim to sign a sustainable selection of hotels and golf/country clubs in key Middle East and African destinations, including high-potential ones."
About Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) www.absolutehotelservices.net
AHS is one of Asia's fastest-growing hospitality management and branding companies, with an ever-expanding geographic portfolio of hotels, resorts, and serviced residences.
Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, with regional offices in Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India and now Europe with more expansions planned, AHS and its brands have resonated with investors and consumers, contributing value to all stakeholders.
Covering the luxury to economy segments through its brands U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences, Eastin Easy, Eastin Estates, and Absolute Collection. AHS is also involved in the golf industry through Absolute Golf Services and is the exclusive operator of the Travelodge brand in Thailand through Travelodge Thailand. AHS has developed and continues to evolve relevant hospitality solutions which work.
Source: Absolute Hotel Services