SHANGRI-LA’S VILLINGILI RESORT AND SPA, MALDIVES

APPOINTS GULF REPS LTD

AS MIDDLE EAST MEDIA AND PR REPRESENTATIVE

Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives has officially appointed Dubai-based, Gulf Reps Ltd as its media and PR representative in the Middle East.  Based in the heart of Dubai, Gulf Reps Ltd will coordinate and organise all public relations activities on behalf the resort in order to increase its awareness throughout the GCC.

“Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa is the first luxury resort located below the equator in the Maldives.  Combing luxurious private villas, natural tropical surroundings, and a variety of activities spanning from scuba diving to cycling adventures, we are confident the resort will delight the GCC travellers.  ” says Nazar Musa, Managing Partner of Gulf Reps Ltd.

The resort comprises 142 spacious stand-alone villas, from private ocean retreats to tropical luxury tree house villas perched three metres above the ground – a first in the Maldives. The resort also features CHI, The Spa – Shangri-La’s signature spa brand whic is located in its own spa village. Diving enthusiasts can explore the well known “British Loyalty” shipwreck or dive with giant manta rays with wingspans of more than four metres, which live year-round in the area.  Other recreational activities include an Eco Centre and a dive and water sports centre as well as a dedicated area for Children, The Adventure Zone.

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort And Spa, Maldives Appoints Gulf Reps Ltd As Middle East Media And Representative

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 65 hotels under the Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 28,000.  Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.  Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.  The group has over 40 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, United Kingdom and the United States.  For more information or reservations, please contact shangrila@gulfreps.com  or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.

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PRESS CONTACT:                         Mr. Nazar Musa

Managing Partners

Gulf Reps Ltd

Tel: (04) 316 6333

Fax: (04) 316 6565

E-mail: naz@gulreps.com

                                                Ms. Francesca A. Monfero

                                                PR & Marketing Executive

                                                Gulf Reps Ltd

Tel: (04) 316 6333

Fax: (04) 316 6565

Email: francesca@gulfreps.com

For digitised pictures of the group’s hotels, please go to http://www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary.