International hospitality chain Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its footprint in Jordan with the opening of a new hotel in the popular seaside destination of Aqaba announced for the summer.

Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will mark the second Hyatt hotel in Jordan, joining Grand Hyatt Amman, and more than 150 Hyatt Regency hotels worldwide.

The hotel is centrally situated within the Ayla development, an exquisite waterfront complex, set to accommodate a plethora of dining and entertainment facilities such as a prestigious golf course, numerous retail outlets and the exclusive Ayla marina.

The Hyatt Regency brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need under one roof as well as a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage or relax; and expert planners who can take care of every detail.

Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla is a five-star property that creates an ideal addition to the up and coming region, given that the Ayla development is set to drive to an influx of tourism to the destination on the Red Sea from across the GCC region as well as other international feeder markets.

“The key location of the property within the Ayla Oasis is set to open many doors for us in the market, given Aqaba’s ever expanding tourism sector from the regional and international markets”, said Mohammad Labban, general manager of the hotel.

“At Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla, we will set the stage for dynamic interactions where our guests can come together to socialise, collaborate or celebrate. Given that the property is both new to the populous city itself, as well as is the first to open its doors within the Ayla development, we look forward to the visiting and resident communities engaging with the brand and its varied culinary offerings, as well as utilising our exemplary conference and design led event facilities. We look forward to a prosperous launch and continued growth and development in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,” said Labban.

Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will offer:

• 286 spacious guestrooms inclusive of 32 regency suites, four executive suites, five family suites, one prince suite and an opulent royal suite, each of which boasts spectacular views of either the blue lagoons or Ayla Marina
• Exclusive Regency Club Access with additional tailored services, for those residing in the suites
• Free wi-fi throughout the hotel and guestrooms
• Vista Lounge & Bar, the perfect destination for a quick refreshment during the day, a casual lunch in the afternoon and a relaxing pre-dinner cocktail overlooking Ayla marina, featuring an outside terrace
• The Olive Tree, all-day dining restaurant serving an inviting array of Mediterranean dishes including traditional Levantine mezze and kebabs, with indoor and al fresco dining
• DeliTessen, based on an old French neighbourhood eatery reimaged in a new modern way serving bakeries, pastries and savouries
• Cascades, an Italian casual pool bar during the day that transforms by night into the Italian Retro Bar serving Italian classics to lively tunes
• La Plage, a leisurely paced meal to trendy lounge beats at this Bohemian luxury themed Beach Club
• 24 hours’ room service
• Three swimming pools, an adult only infinity pool, family pool and a kids’ pool
• Close proximity to popular attractions such as Petra and Wadi Rum
• Impeccable fitness and spa facilities, six treatment suites, hydrotherapy pool, yoga garden and Turkish Hammam
• Camp Hyatt Kids Club
• Exclusive marina and fairways of the 18-hole Ayla Golf Club designed by legendary Greg Norman
• 970-sq-m of meeting space including two pre-function areas, four meeting rooms, one boardroom, and a 570 square meters of pillar-less ballroom
• Pre-function areas with an open style beverage bar counter. - TradeArabia News Service