Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to strengthen its global position as the partner of choice for luxury hotel and residential projects with plans to open new hotels across various international locations, including the Middle East.

In 2016, Four Seasons plans to open its second hotels in Bogota, Dubai (at DIFC) and New York (Downtown), as well as new hotels in Abu Dhabi and Kyoto. The group will also open its fifth resort in Hawaii (O’ahu at Ko Olina).

Moreover, Four Seasons previously announced plans for new hotels, resorts and residences in Bangkok, Kuwait City, Madrid, Philadelphia, Surfside (Florida), Sao Paulo and Tianjin, as well as second properties in Boston (One Dalton Street) and London (Ten Trinity Square).

“We have a very targeted approach to growth, anchored in an absolute focus on the luxury hotel and residential space,” said J Allen Smith, president and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “We pursue opportunities that allow us to do what we do best, leverage our competitive advantages - our incredible people and culture -  to deliver the highly personalised service that is the expectation of today’s luxury traveller. Our ability to consistently deliver this type of service excellence on a global scale is unmatched and the key to our ongoing success. It will continue to set Four Seasons apart and define our brand.”

In 2015 Four Seasons unveiled five new properties, each one representing a very distinct look and feel. From the ultra-modern towers of Bahrain and Seoul to the urban oasis of Casablanca and the conversion of historic landmarks in Cap-Ferrat and Bogota, the company is known for creating unique properties that are local and authentic.

“Each new addition to our portfolio is a testament to the strong partnerships we build with our owners, many of whom own multiple Four Seasons,” continues Smith. “All of our owners have specific objectives and a unique vision for each property. Understanding their objectives and offering our partners the same level of customisation and flexibility we extend to our guests helps us create the very best luxury hotels and residences in the world.”

With a pipeline of more than 50 hotels, resorts and residences at various stages of planning and development, the company’s growth strategy continues to focus on destinations of importance to luxury travellers, key outbound markets where establishing a local presence helps build brand awareness, and markets where Four Seasons already operates successfully and wants to increase representation. – TradeArabia News Service