marketplace FRASER SUITES
Celebrating a Milestone One of the leading names in the hospitality industry, this chain of fivestar serviced apartments turns 16 this year! From two properties in 1998, the Fraser brand has grown to a worldwide presence today with 92 establishments across 49 cities in 16 years. Fraser Suites Seef Bahrain marked the hospitality group’s sweet 16th, called Fraser Day, by celebrating the spectacular growth of the Singapore brand of serviced residences. “It has been a challenging 16 years, with recession in 1998, the 9/11 crisis in 2001, SARS in 2003, and the global financial crisis sparked off by the US sub-prime crisis followed by the collapse of financial institution Lehman Brothers in 2008,” says Choe Peng Sum, chief executive officer, Frasers Hospitality. “But through it all, Frasers Hospitality grew at a compounded annual growth rate of 22 per cent!” Frasers Hospitality has three brands of gold-standard serviced residences: Fraser Suites, Fraser Place and Fraser Residence. In addition to these, there is Modena by Fraser, targeted at the “work hard, play hard” business traveller, and Capri by Fraser, a design-led hotel residence aimed at younger clientele. The company is aiming to almost double its inventory to 30,000 serviced apartments over the next five years. “With state-of-the-art facilities, great service and lifestyle choices, we have seen unbroken growth in our 16-year journey and are confident to meet the goal to double this in the next five years,” adds Choe. i Call 17 569-333.
SYED JUNAID ALAM
Intense Personality Combining experience and innovation for over a century, the perfumery has distinguished itself through successful creations of oils, perfumes and incense. Defining a strong identity this season is the all-new Wujood from Junaid Perfumes. Designed for a man who stands tall and distinct, this fragrance is an intense combination of rose, musk and sandalwood oils that uniquely outlines a strong personality. Created for the modern man in line with Arab traditions, Wujood has been designed to be worn on the traditional gatra. Its distinct fragrance exudes sophistication and lingers on for hours without leaving a stain on the fabric. Wujood is elegantly packed in a 100ml bottle, which is adorned with gold and silver leaves and a gold crown that reflects the spirit and uniqueness of this masculine cologne. Wujood is available at all Junaid Perfumes outlets for BD20. Understanding the brand Junaid Perfumes has come a long way since its inception, building a reputation that has blossomed into a household industry name. Combining experience and innovation for over a century, the perfumery has distinguished itself through successful creations of oils, perfumes and incense. Factors like seasons, fashion trends and after-effects are kept in mind before a scent is born. Over the years, innovative thinking and profound creativity have enabled the company to achieve a competitive advantage in the perfume industry. Each fragrance is placed in exclusively designed bottles that combine tradition, elegance and authentic shapes. Throughout its existence in the market, Junaid Perfumes remains a pioneer in the perfume industry, carrying a family legacy of perfection. i Call 17 737-007.
174 May 2014
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