Barceló Hotel Group Reinforces its Commitment to Expo 2020 Dubai at the Arabian Travel Market 2021

• The leading Spanish hotel chain is partnering with Spanish governmental body, Accion Cultural Espana, extending its support to Spanish companies traveling to Dubai for Expo 2020

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UAE, 16th May 2021. Expo 2020 Dubai is only a few months away BarceloHotel Group proudly announces its partnership with Accin Cultural Espana (AC/E) to support Spanish travellers and organizations arriving in Dubai for the highly anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai. The company has signed a significant agreement with the Spanishgovernmental organization, responsible for Spain's presence in international and universal exhibitions, to become a key collaborator of the Spanish Pavilion at the World Expo, scheduled to commence in October 2021.

The historical agreement strengthens BarceloHotel Group's commitment to representing the Spanish flair and image on the international level, offering its 90-year hospitality legacy to leisure and corporate travellers, including delegates from the Spanish government and private institutions arriving in the UAE on the occasion of Expo 2020 Dubai. The leading Spanish hospitality group previously partnered with AC/E to collaborate on the Spanish Pavilion at the 2015 World Expo held in Milan, Italy.

Raul Gonzalez, CEO EMEA of BarceloHotel Group, stated:"We are extremely honoured to collaborate with AC/E for Expo 2020 Dubai and the signing of this agreement emphasizes BarceloHotel Group's commitment to promoting the image of Spain and continued support for the recognition of our country at international level."

BarceloHotel Group has rapidly grown as the leader in Spanish hospitality in the UAE, successfully launching 3 of their 4 iconic brands in the country Royal Hideaway,Barcelo, and Occidental. The groups diversified UAE brand portfolio includes 5 operating properties and 1,600 keys across, Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, BarceloResidences Dubai Marina, Occidental Sharjah Grand, Occidental Dubai Production City, and the recent launch of Occidental Al Jaddaf in the vibrant commercial district of Al Jaddaf in Dubai.

JoseCanals, Managing Director Middle East and Asia BarceloHotel Group says,"We have always been focused on enhancing our presence in the Middle East source markets and this agreement has allowed us to collaborate with AC/E and support them in representing the Spanish culture and heritage at the highest international level".

Business and corporate travellers looking for the convenience of proximity to Expo 2020 Dubai can stayat Occidental Dubai Production City, located only minutes away from the Expo site.

Guests seeking long stay options or to spend time with family can opt forBarceloResidences Dubai Marina, with spacious and elegantly designed serviced apartments located in the lively district of Dubai Marina. Travellers looking for a luxurious experience by the beach can visit the iconic urban resortDukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, located in the exclusive The Palm Jumeirah with a private beach and spectacular views of the city's skyline.

Those looking for a'home away from home'experience and close to the city's famous cultural and leisure attractions can stay at the recently launchedOccidental Al Jaddaf,which offer the perfect infusion of Arabic culture and Spanish hospitality, conveniently located in the up-and-coming commercial district of Al Jaddaf in Dubai and only minutes away from Dubai International Airport.

Guests interested in exploring the cultural heritage of the UAE, while relaxing in peace and tranquillity by the sandy shores of the Arabian Gulf can visitOccidental Sharjah Grand.

International travellers and guests looking to reserve their booking at Barcel properties can visit:https://www.barcelo.com/en-ae/

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About BarceloHotel Group

BarceloHotel Group is the hotel division of the BarceloGroup, which is among the top 30 largest hotel chains in the world. It currently operates more than 250 leisure and city hotels with 4 and 5 stars, and over 60,000 rooms in 22 countries worldwide, all marketed under four brands: Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels Resorts, Barcel Hotels Resorts, Occidental HotelsandResorts and Allegro Hotels.