Taba Heights Receives Jordanian Team of Reporters
In the warmth of the budding summer and on the extravagant shores of the Red Sea, a host of Jordanian reporters representing the country's audiovisual and printed press were taken on a three-day trip to the Taba Heights Resort in Sinai. The trip came after a delightful invitation by the resort's management, chaired by the holding company Orascom Development Holding, as a tribute to Jordanian journalists for their great efforts.
The trip began on Friday May 30th with a road trip to Aqaba, where the group boarded a hovercraft to the Taba Heights International Harbor. The trip was short and delightful, less than one hour in total, during which the group enjoyed basking in the sun and listening to the gentle waves of the sea.
Receiving the group on the shores of Sinai were the higher staff of Taba Heights who warmly welcomed the esteemed representatives of the Jordanian media industry, reaffirming in their welcoming note their ongoing commitment to bridging better communication with the Arabian tourist in general and the Jordanian in particular, complimenting the laborious efforts of the Jordanian media towards promoting tourism between the two countries.
From the moment of arrival introductory and entertainment activities were commenced, prepared especially for the group by Taba Heights' team. Activities included Bedouin parties which are considered a special part of the tradition of the Sinai Peninsula, in addition to water activities like water skiing, glass boats, sea trips and diving. The group enjoyed rides on quad bikes between the deep ravines of Taba, besides visiting one of the most important Egyptian landmarks – the Saladin Castle built on the Island of the Pharaoh.
Sports fans among the group found plenty of entertainment. The group was invited to play on the most glamorous golf course that was built under international standards to be one of the first choices for conducting international tournaments. The Taba Heights golf course consists of 18 holes and was designed by award-winners in this field. The course is unique in its spaciousness and its remarkable view which overlooks four countries (Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia), the mountains of the Sinai desert and the Red Sea.
The trip was concluded on June 1st, and the group expressed their pleasure at the great beauty of Taba Heights, its organization and the great level of attention given to the touristic resort by those in charge, which was regarded by many as evidence that tourism in the Arab World has acquired global standards.
It is worth noting that Taba Heights is one of the largest tourist attractions on the shores of the Red Sea, blending between the traditions of the Sinai Peninsula and the luxurious lifestyle that depends on the most recent technology to provide the best possible ambiance for visitors who wish to enjoy the richness of the Red Sea. It is a life-changing experience that transports the soul into another world of true leisure and comfort, making Taba Heights one of the most unique and exciting touristic experiences in the world.
Taba Heights, in its exceptional services, includes a number of international, five-star resorts and hotels that excel in their oriental architecture and their commitment to 24-hour service in the tradition of Arabic hospitality. Examples of these hotels is the Inter-Continental hotel, equipped with 503 bedrooms, a conference hall, 2 meeting rooms and a business centre, in addition to courts for tennis and squash, 2 swimming pools and a health center.
As for the Grand Hyatt, it includes 426 rooms, including 10 suites (one of which is presidential), 7 restaurants, a casino, 3 swimming pools, a health center and 2 tennis courts. It also has a private beach with a jetty that leads you to some of the best snorkeling in the resort.
The Marriott Hotel has 394 rooms, including 24 suites (one of which is presidential), a private beach extending approximately 500 meters, a swimming lake, 3 meeting rooms, 3 restaurants, a health center, in addition to sections for table tennis, water games and billiards.
(Please remove – suggests favouritism) One of the most beautiful hotels in Taba Heights is The Sofitel Hotel, consisting of 294 rooms, including 22 suites (of which one is presidential), all overlooking the Red Sea and a private beach extending over 500 meters, 3 bathrooms, 6 restaurants, 3 meeting rooms, shopping centers, a health center, water games and a tennis court.
The Three Corners El Wekala Golf Resort overlooks the Red Sea from an elevated terrain. Its unique design halls 215 rooms, including 23 suites, a private beach, 2 swimming pools, 4 restaurants, and offers a good range of water games.
With a land bank of approximately 118 million square meters, Orascom Development Holding is a global town developer specializing in planning, building and operating integrated, self-sufficient leisure and residential towns around the world. Its key projects are: El Gouna, Red Sea, Andermatt Swiss Alpine Resort, La Plantation d'Albion in the Mauritius Islands, The Cove in Ras Al Khaimah, and Chbika in Morocco, in addition to its various investments in Jordan’s first integrated resort destination known as Tala Bay, Aqaba. Orascom Development Holding is considered the biggest investor in the tourism industry in the Middle East.
