M_venpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16Í000 staff members, is represented in 25 countries with 83 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 20 properties are planned or under construction. Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, M_venpick Hotels & Resorts specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered in central Switzerland (Baar), M_venpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service and culinary enjoyment _ all with a personal touch. Committed to sustainable environments, M_venpick Hotels & Resorts has become the most Green Globe certified hotel company in the world. The hotel company is owned by the M_venpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information please visit www.movenpick.com.