BELFAST’S biggest hotel group Andras House has announced plans to invest £1.5 million on upgrading its two Ibis venues in the cities.
Headed by Belfast Chamber President Rajesh Rana, the family-owned company runs Ibis Queens Quarter and Ibis Belfast City Centre.
Both hotels opened in 2009, aimed the low cost market in the city. They now employ 51 people.
Andras House says both hotels have achieved 85 per cent occupancy rates over the past 12 months.
The fresh investment will see lobbies and bedrooms refurbished over the next two years.
Mr Rana said the hotel group remains committed to investing and developing the hotels within the group.
The company recently invested heavily in its flagship Crowne Plaza hotel in Shawsbridge and earlier this year announced a £500,000 investment in the Holiday Inn hotel in Belfast city centre.
“We are delighted to announce an investment of £1.5 million into the Ibis properties, which still see a new lobby and bedroom refurbishment completed with the next two years,” said the Andras boss.
“Guest satisfaction underpins every aspect of our hotels. We concentrate a lot of our time, effort and money into attracting, training and retaining the best people for the right jobs to ensure they deliver the Ibis warm welcome.
“We support and develop our talent through our Andras Academy, which encompasses training and development for all levels, from apprenticeships and student placements to graduate and senior management programs,” he added.
“That’s why these hotels are celebrating this landmark anniversary of a decade of serving the city’s guests. I’m confident they will continue to develop and flourish, and we look forward to many more significant dates in the Ibis story in Belfast.”
