Orbis Group enters a new country with opening of MGallery by Sofitel Tarcin Forest Resort & Spa in Sarajevo region, Bosnia and Herzegovina

In accordance with its development strategy, Orbis Group enters Bosnia and Herzegovina with signature of a franchise agreement for MGallery by Sofitel Tarcin Forest Resort & Spa in Sarajevo region, Bosnia. The investor of the hotel is Tarcin International Development Company d.o.o.

This luxurious boutique resort is under construction – in line with environmental & sustainable construction concept, and is planned to welcome first guests in September 2017. It will offer 55 rooms and 9 villas with private gardens, a restaurant, a bar and a large wellness center with indoor pool, spa facilities, a fitness center and a high-end conference facilities.

The resort is located on a 350 000m2 area, in the picturesque valley of the charming Tarcin village – about 15 minute drive from Sarajevo Airport, surrounded by mountains and will offer an exclusive wellness & all year round holiday and MICE (meeting, incentives, conference and events) destination linked with the unique alpine & Mediterranean climate of this region.

“We have decided to go with MGallery by Sofitel as this brand offers a unique hotel concept fully fitting the investor’s vision, it is: the upscale & prestigious stay matched with much awaited flexibility as re. hotel’s architecture & interior design. At the same time, we are convinced by the know-how and leading position of AccorHotels. MGallery by Sofitel Tarcin Forest Resort & Spa will be a high-end destination, dedicated to guests who are lovers of life, wellness and nature.” – says Enes Kazazic, representing Tarcin International Development Company.

The MGallery by Sofitel Tarcin Forest Resort & Spa will be in the AccorHotels sales and reservation systems starting spring 2017.

“We are entering a new geographic market with a new business partner. Bosnia and Herzegovina – as well as the rest of the Balkan region, have an increasing business potential and this hotel confirms our will to develop the AccorHotels network further in this part of Europe. Therefore I am pretty much sure next contracts will be signed soon.” – adds Gilles Clavie, CEO of Orbis Group