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GIBRALTAR'S MOST ICONIC HOTEL IS RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY

Colonial style and grandeur met modern luxury when Gibraltar's famous and iconic Rock Hotel revealed its recent refurbishments to the local community and representatives of the travel industry.  The hotel has been restored to its former glory while providing all the facilities and comfort demanded of a high quality hotel.

At an event to celebrate the completion of the refurbishments, Bland Group's chairman, James Gagerro told guests:  "I have been overwhelmed by the generous praise and appreciation expressed by clients old and new. They were clearly delighted with the "new" hotel".

Once the hotel of choice of the worlds' rich and famous, the Rock Hotel is now attracting a wide range of tourists as well as business travellers.  It is also proving to be the venue of choice for conferences and events.  All of whom recognise and appreciate the unique location with the most amazing sea views, ambience and facilities.

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For Further information contact:

Leanne Delaney

leanne.delaney@rockhotel.gi

Mobile: +350 58288000

Office: +350 200 73000 813

Or

Martin Newman Public Relations

martinnewman499@virginmedia.com

Mobile: +44 (0) 7717 717 981

Office: +44 (0) 161 766 6479

Note for editors:

The evolution of the Bland group over 200 years is both unique and remarkable. It currently consists of 15 diversified companies incorporating extensive property interests, travel, leisure and sea transport, specialist engineering and manufacturing. Although the Group's heritage and deepest roots are in Gibraltar companies also operate from Morocco, Spain and the UK.

 High resolution images of the Rock Hotel are available on request (call 07717 717981)