Millennium Hotels And Resorts Opens Hotel Agadir In Morocco
	NEW YORK, NY - February 24, 2003 - The Millennium Hotel Agadir, Millennium Hotels and Resorts' first venture in Morocco, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2003.
A seaside paradise, ideally situated on a beautiful sandy beach in Baie des Palmiers, the hotel is the epitome of elegance and is poised to become a destination unto itself. Taking its cue from the regional architecture and the characteristics of Morocco, the property has a Kasbah-like exterior. Inside, its distinctive and welcoming ambience introduces guests to the impeccable hospitality to follow. A comprehensive mix of premier services and amenities are geared for the business and leisure traveler as well as conference, meetings and incentives markets. Guest facilities include 273 luxurious accommodations, which display a richness and clarity that is evident in all aspects of the hotel. The guestrooms are traditionally furnished and offer a long bath and shower, electronic safe, IDD telephone and voicemail, computer and facsimile data ports, satellite TV, remote Internet access via the TV, hair dryer and mini bar. For those who favor the luxury of a suite, the six Ambassador Suites and one Royal Suite are located on the Atlantic beachfront. Each is a privately contained two-bedroom duplex. The Royal Suite features its own private pool. There are also 18 Junior Suites. Additional highlights of Millennium Hotel Agadir are dedicated meeting and event facilities and a diverse range of restaurants and cafes. The hotel's Business Center features a private office for the use of guests and provides secretarial support and other services such as color photocopying and Internet facilities. Banquet and meeting venues will be operational by the end of March 2003. Caf� Kouba is cozy and informal with a menu highlighting a wide range of International flavors and Moroccan favorites. La Nasse, the hotel's signature restaurant, presents exquisitely fresh seafood with an Asian twist. Upcoming gastronomic delights include Pontini, a relaxed venue where guests will enjoy great ambience and superb Italian cuisine. There will also be a piano bar, three Karaoke lounges and a nightclub to enliven the evenings. The Millennium Hotel Agadir provides guests a variety of sporting and leisure activities. Complemented by a beach along the Atlantic and a stunning outdoor swimming pool - a focal point of the hotel's design - there are also two tennis courts and a Health & Fitness Club. Planned additions include a gameroom, cr�che and several shops. Swiss born Bruno Simeoni, has been appointed General Manager of the property. Simeoni was formerly Vice President of Operations for Caesar Hotels and Resorts in Taiwan. He also held senior management positions with The Westin Resort, Macau; The Renaissance Hotel in Hokkaido, Japan; and Marco Polo International Hotels. About Millennium Hotels and Resorts Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), established in the United States in 2000, is the North American arm of London-based Millennium and Copthorne Hotels plc (MLC). The MHR portfolio includes 20 holdings in The Americas, and the company operates properties including: Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York; Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York; Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles; Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago; Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Boston; Millennium Hotel, Minneapolis; Millennium Hotel, St. Louis; Millennium Hotel, Cincinnati; Millennium Harvest House, Boulder; Millennium Hotel, Durham; Millennium Alaskan Hotel, Anchorage; Millennium Resort, Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch; the Millennium Maxwell House, Nashville; Eldorado Hotel, Santa Fe; and the Royal Palm Resort, Galapagos Islands. MLC holdings outside of the Millennium brand include The Plaza, Millennium Hilton (both in New York) and Sheraton Four Points Sunnyvale (California). Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc is a dynamic, global hotel company comprising 92 hotels in 17 countries around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Galapagos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Morocco and the Philippines. The group's range of four star and four star deluxe properties, as well as their six new five star hotels, reflect the individual characteristics of their location while delivering the high standards which today's business and leisure travelers require. For further information on Millennium Hotels and Resorts, call 866-866-8086 or visit www.millenniumhotels.com.