FRANKLYN HOTELS AND RESORTS TO OPERATE TWO PROPERTIES IN MEDITERRANIA SAÏDIA

Franklyn Hotels and Resorts, the leisure and hospitality arm of KOP group, partners with Property Logic to operate two Le Jardin de Fleur developments in Mediterrania Saïdia on the northeast coast of Morocco.

Part of the Le Jardin de Fleur collection of resorts developed by Property Logic, the first development to be managed by Franklyn Hotels and Resorts, “Les Grandes Villas,” is located close to the 1,350 berth marina and El Palmeral Golf, featuring 25 uniquely designed villa properties and an exclusive clubhouse. The exclusive development will be operated by Franklyn Hotels and Resorts under the Franklyn Suites brand. The second resort is "Le Village de Sport" located by Las Lagunas Golf and Mediterrania Saïdia’s world class sports complex. The development features apartments, townhouses and villas on a beautifully landscaped development complete with clubhouse, putting green, lakes, spa and sports facilities which will be operated under the Montigo resorts brand. Both resorts are due to open in 2011.

“We are excited to be part of the prestigious Le Jardin de Fleur development, as Saïdia is one of the most desirable locations in the southern Mediterranean, with immense potential for the luxury tourism market. Franklyn Hotels and Resorts is proud to operate a unique collection of hotels which delight the senses and aspirations of our guests,” comments Dean Schreiber, Managing Director of Franklyn Hotels and Resorts.

“We have chosen Saïdia for its location and the quality of the properties developed by Property Logic. Saïdia is positioning itself as the best coastal resort in Morocco and is set to become one of the greatest tourist locations in southern Europe. The white sandy beaches are superb, the sea is crystal blue in absolutely beautiful surroundings, and the location on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco offers good weather virtually all year round,” adds Schreiber.

“Le Jardin de Fleur believes that with the appointment of Franklyn to our hotel partner portfolio, we continue to add value to the destination of Mediterrania Saïdia. We are committed to the long term success and quality of the project and the benefits that our hotel partners will bring to our property investors,” says David Woodward, Director of Hotel & Commercial Operations for Le Jardin de Fleur resorts.

About Franklyn Hotels and Resorts:
Franklyn Hotels and Resorts specialises in the management of small luxury lifestyle hotels worldwide offering a full portfolio of management services and a dedicated team of industry experts. Their philosophy is to combine the very best elements of the luxury lifestyle with the conveniences of the modern world in order to create an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication and subtle elegance. The hotels are characterised by spacious properties (25 to 160 rooms) with charming architecture and design, spectacular locations, and in many cases emblematic and historic buildings regarded as local landmarks (Port Palace Monaco, Casa Angelina Amalfi coast in Italy, and Cadogan London).

Franklyn Hotels and Resorts was established as the Leisure and Hospitality division of the KOP Group. Through its various subsidiaries, the KOP Group acquires, develops and manages an entire range of real estate assets and services relating to the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Singapore and with a global presence in Barcelona, London, Paris and Berlin, KOP Hotels & Resorts is acknowledged as one of the world’s most comprehensive luxury management service groups of today. Franklyn’s portfolio of hotels will grow to 25 by 2013 and will be located in some of the world’s most exclusive destinations spanning Europe, Africa and Asia. Among its brands are Montigo Resorts and Luxury Lifestyle Hotels and Resorts.

For more information about Franklyn Hotels and Resorts, please visit:
www.Franklynhotels.com
For more information about the KOP group, please visit:
www.kopgroup.com