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Safir hotel begins equipping its 137 rooms in Algiers

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Algeria’s Tourism Minister, Houria Meddahi, inspected the rehabilitation of the Safir hotel in Algiers, where work to equip and furnish some of its 137 rooms has begun. She called for work to be accelerated through three-shift working and for contractual deadlines to be respected, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.

Algeria’s Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Houria Meddahi, inspected progress on the rehabilitation of the Safir hotel in Algiers, where the company in charge of the project has begun fully equipping and furnishing some suites, including the 137 rooms, according to a ministry statement cited by Algerie Eco. The inspection visit took place on Wednesday in the presence of the design office and construction companies.

Houria Meddahi called for the establishment to be delivered within the contractual deadlines and for work on the site to be accelerated through three-shift working. She also demanded daily monitoring and compliance with the quality standards and aesthetic requirements of high-end hotels, according to the ministry.

The Safir hotel belongs to the Hotels, Tourism and Thermalism Group (HTT), which manages Algerian public establishments. Boasting architectural value and a direct view of the seafront, it is expected to regain its “Palace” classification and its place among high-end tourist destinations, according to the statement.

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