Paul Donnell

Gulf Hotels Group

Gulf Hotels Group BSC is a public limited liability company quoted on the Bahrain Stock Exchange incorporated in 1967. The Group is chaired by Mr. Farouk Yousef Almoayyed and is led by a Board of distinguished, well-established and influential businessmen from the region. The vision of the then Bahrain Hotels Company was to provide a standard of hospitality unrivalled on the Island, which was the duly delivered with the opening of Bahrain's first five-stars property, The Gulf Hotel. 55 years later, this philosophy remains the same although the Gulf Hotel has changed beyond recognition, continually expanding and upgrading to meet the modern day demands. In addition to managing restaurant operations and catering consultancy contracts for organizations including Bahrain International Circuit (Formula1 project) and the Royal Golf Club; the Group has established an excellent reputation for its ability to profitably manage a broad portfolio both locally and internationally for a number of hospitality owned assets as well as properties. Furthermore in-line with the Group's global expansion vision, Gulf Aquamarine Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia is its first business venture in Europe. The 4 star hotel, with 218 spacious apartment style rooms, features multiple dining options between the hotel & waterpark and is adjacent to a stunning wellness center and gym; the property will be managed by the Group on behalf of its Georgian owner. Gulf Aquamarine Hotel is conveniently located just a short 20 minute drive from the heart of the bustling capital and 15 minutes from Tbilisi International Airport.