JA Resorts & Hotels has joined the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) portfolio, adding a collection of seven hotels and luxury resorts to GHA’s network of more than 35 independent brands and over 500 hotels.

Established as Dutco Hotels in 1981, JA Resorts & Hotels became an international hospitality brand in 2012. In addition to a unique collection of hotels in the UAE, today the group manages the award-winning Maldives resort JA Manafaru and JA Enchanted Island Resort, a Seychelles luxury resort in the Sainte Anne National Marine Park. The portfolio also includes restaurants, event catering, gourmet dining cruises, a marina, golf course and other sporting facilities.

Chris Hartley, GHA’s CEO, said: “GHA and JA Resorts & Hotels both call Dubai home, so the GHA team have all got personal experience of the group's fabulous hotels and resorts, whether it’s for a night out on JBR at the heart of Dubai’s vibrant beach-front scene, or a weekend at the incredible JA Hatta Fort Hotel in the Hajar mountains just outside the city.”

Anthony Ross, CEO, JA Resorts & Hotels, added: “Creating memories for our guests is one of our brand’s core values, which fits perfectly with the Discovery loyalty programme and its Local Experience awards. We are delighted to become part of this worldwide alliance and benefit from its huge global reach and advanced technology, helping us reach more customers in new markets.” - TradeArabia News Service