RIYADH: With the summer holidays looming, a special delegation from Disneyland Resort in Paris made a presentation in Riyadh on Sunday to promote it as a tourist destination for a family holiday for Saudis.
“We are very excited at the prospect of a new partner in the region. We very much look forward to working with a prestigious Saudi company to drive increased visits to Disneyland Resort Paris from the Middle East,” Jean-Marc Murre, international sales director, Disneyland Resort Paris, told newsmen at the Marriott Hotel. He said that resort could fulfill the expectations of Saudi families for their holidays.
“When Walt Disney opened the doors of Disneyland in California in 1955, his aim was to create a place where adults and children could live the same dream. Almost forty years later, this vision was extended to Europe with the opening of Disneyland Park on April 12, 1992 followed by Walt Disney Studios Park on March 16, 2002,” Murre noted .
“Situated 32 km east of Paris, Disneyland Resort Paris incorporates Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, seven Disney-themed hotels with a total capacity of 5,800 rooms, a further three selected hotels, two convention centers, the Disney Village entertainment and retail district and a 27-hole golf course.”
The resort celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2007 with the addition of new attractions and unique shows and a record 14.5 million visitors last year.
Jean-Philippe-Thion, director Hotel Disneyland, said the resort offered an experience and entertainment that every child and every adult would enjoy and Kanoo Holidays would provide quick, safe and reliable access for a family holiday.
“Euro-Disney is one of the most exciting, unforgettable and fantastic places in Paris. I believe it will be a popular holiday destination for families this year,” said Abdulla Abu Khamseen, executive general manager, Kanoo Travel. He added that Kanoo was delighted to develop a partnership with Euro-Disney which recognizes that both organizations are super brands in their own marketplace. The name of Disney worldwide, Abu Khamseen said, is synonymous with consistent service quality and a truly magical experience. Kanoo is also recognized and trusted for delivering” world class” service, he added.
