Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (“ARTIC”), one of the leading international hotel investment companies, is delighted to note that three of the five properties in its US portfolio have this month been named and highly ranked by two prestigious international   business, travel and hospitality publications.

W Miami, part of the ICON Brickell project, a ground-breaking development situated directly on the waterfront in downtown Brickell, Miami's burgeoning urban center, has been ranked #4 in Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 20 Hotels in Miami: Readers' Choice Awards 2019.  It described W Miami as “an urban oasis” which “offers the ultimate city experience”.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, situated in the impressive and distinctly shaped Aqua Tower, an award winning 81-storey skyscraper, has been ranked #7 in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers' Choice Awards: The Top Hotels in Chicago and described as “a landmark of style” and “a great location for exploring the city”.

St. Regis DC has also been named among the top 15 luxurious hotels in Washington DC by CEOWORLD magazine, describing the hotel which first opened in 1926 as:”Stunning glamour meets tradition in this majestic hotel which is just two blocks away from The White House”.

Mr. Tarek M. El Sayed, Managing Director and CEO of ARTIC, commented:

“To have our properties recognized by such internationally acclaimed publications and their readers is truly rewarding.  As ARTIC continues its journey to achieving its vision, setting new standards in global hospitality that create value for all stakeholders, this recognition is in line with our commitment to setting the highest standards and to building world class partnerships. I would like to thank our brand partners for their continuous efforts in operating our hotels to the best standards, offering our valued guests a memorable experience during their stay. Through continuous cooperation and a commitment to always improving our assets, both the service that our guests receive and the value of our investments are optimized.  We look forward to further strengthening our market-leading positions in the cities in which we operate.”

Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards ranks the world’s best hotels, resorts, spas, countries, cities, islands, airlines, airports, trains, and cruise lines, this year based on feedback from a record 600,000 readers. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest running in the travel industry. The CEOWORLD magazine is one of the world’s leading business magazines for high-level executive professionals, business leaders, and high net worth individuals. It covers topics from leadership and innovation, to health, wellbeing and life-changing travel.

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For Further Information:

Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (“ARTIC”)

Arwa Goussous

Corporate Communications Manager

Mobile No. +974 5513 9539

arwa.goussous@artic.com.qa

Mira Al Ahmad

Senior Communications and Marketing Officer

Mobile No. +974 3366 9640

artic@artic.com.qa

About Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC)

Established in 2003, Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company (ARTIC), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding, based in Qatar.  ARTIC is engaged in real estate development, acquisition and leasing with a primary focus on the hospitality sector and hospitality-related services, in both emerging and developed markets targeting metropolitan destinations exhibiting long-term growth potential

ARTIC’s current portfolio comprises over 35 hotels and projects in the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and North America.  In addition to its hotel portfolio in prime cities around the world, ARTIC owns hospitality-related services providing cost-effective support services in a shared service mode

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