Accor and KRD Holding have signed an agreement to develop Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a 150-key lakeside property in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region scheduled to open in 2030.
Located on the banks of Gomaspan Lake in Erbil Governorate,
less than 30 minutes from Erbil city centre, the resort will be Mövenpick’s
first property in the Kurdistan Region and its second in Iraq.
It will feature rooms
and suites, restaurants and lounges, a spa, family leisure club, and indoor and
outdoor pools.
The resort will target leisure travellers as well as
weddings, celebrations and business events, with more than 1,300 square metres
of meeting and event space.
Its location and
facilities are intended to create a destination for family getaways, longer
stays and major regional gatherings.
“With Erbil’s improving connectivity and strong domestic
market, establishing a presence here is a strategic step in our regional
growth. Partnering with KRD Holding, we will bring a distinctly different
resort experience to the Kurdistan Region. Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort will
leverage its spectacular natural setting and accessibility to become a leading
leisure, wedding, and events destination. Following the successful launch of
Mövenpick Hotel Al Zaytoon Baghdad, this is a compelling addition to our
growing portfolio that reflects our commitment to expanding internationally
recognized hospitality experiences across the country,” said Raki Phillips,
Regional President for the Premium, Midscale and Economy division across the
Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, at Accor.
Daban Hamid, Deputy CEO, KRD Holding, commented:
"Partnering with a world-leading hospitality group reflects our vision to
drive transformative development across Kurdistan. The Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan
Resort is a proud addition to our growing portfolio of international brands and
demonstrates our commitment to attracting world-class investment, strengthening
the region’s tourism offering, and contributing to its continued economic
growth and modernisation."
Accor currently operates one hotel in Iraq, with more than
260 keys, while five additional properties comprising about 1,300 keys are
under development.
The new resort will complement Mövenpick Hotel Al Zaytoon Baghdad and expand the brand’s presence across the region. -TradeArabia News Service
