The Palace Hotel, Ajman - Holiday Group

2I have taken more out of alcoholthan alcohol has taken out of me.- Winston Churchill3

Holiday Group, a brain child of Cheruvathur Chakutty Thampi, had a humblebeginning as a trading operation, which gradually evolved into a diversifi edconglomerate with well defi ned business interest in various strategic locations,head quartered in United Arab Emirates.The Holiday Group has three divisions, namely Trading, Hospitality and REM(Real Estate, Engineering & Media), which jointly totals an annual turn-over of$300M and employee over 2000 skilled professionals from diverse disciplinesand nationality. The group prides itself of its ability to have coherence,concurrence and consonance in all aspect of our business cycle.Our conviction that our business does not thrive in isolation focusing on returnof investment alone, led us to initiated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).For Holiday Group, Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is about understandingour business’ impact on the wider world and considering how we can translatethis impact into positive energy.We strongly believe the way conduct our business impacts our internal andexternal customers. CSR focus was on the betterment of the society, which ledthe group to venture into education, which is a door opener, to the endlessworld of opportunity & wide possibilities. Holiday group has achieved stunninggrowth since the inception of this CRS initiative fi ve years ago.The Holiday Group, groomed to pinnacles of success by our Chairman Mr.Thampi’s vision & far sightedness and with relentless support of our sponsorSheikh Yousif Khalifa Rashid Al Mualla, a member of the Umm-Al-Quwain rulingfamily.44To enhance and explore business opportunity, the group has establishment ofa strategic investment division that reviews all new investment ventures. Thedivision persistently unearths the possibility of expanding business ventures thatare concurrent and lucrative to the existing business activity.5

6Vision:To be a result oriented organization that manifests the intensity to win, createan urge to innovate, striving to increase shareholders equity with highest levelof integrity, in doing so grow as a family and develop trust with the communitiesin which we operate.Mission:To be a leading conglomerate involved in diversifi ed business that achievesustained, exceptional growth by delivering enhanced value to customersand employees maintaining highest standards of professionalism.Core Values:Growth: We are an ambitious customer-driven company striving for sustainablegrowth by encouraging relentless pursuit of our vision and setting higherstandards for ourselves. We value our employee’s individuality and createan atmosphere congenial for growth and ensure that the organization growswith their aspirations.Excellence: We foster professional excellence that facilitates continuousimprovement in business and employee standards. Our personnel with positiveattitude, high motivation & enthusiasm achieve superlative performance.Integrity: We emphasize integrity and ethical conduct in every aspectof our business, which supports our consistent & concurrent service. Weuphold integrity through honest discussions, respect for others, honoring ourcommitments, and accepting responsibility for our actions whilst preservingcompassion and parity among employees.Leadership: We value leadership that stimulates innovation, providing effectiveeducation, ensuring employee empowerment, delegation, building initiativesand setting shared goals. We strive to survive in unyielding circumstances byadopting open communication and collaboration, to emerge successful.Team Work: We promote a diverse yet unifi ed team suitably aided by a cordialmanagement to succeed and handle challenges. The team members workin concurrence, coherence and consonance. Employees are encouragedto give constructive ideas and criticisms, while promoting communicationamong them and ensuring transparency.7

Trading DivisionHoliday Marine ServicesUniglobe General Trading, AjmanUniglobe General Trading, Fuj.Uniglobe General Trading RAKUnisat General Trading, AjmanHoliday Duty Free SharjahRichmount Diesel TradingBlue Bird InternationalEurostar CellarEurostar InternationalUniglobe Duty Free Fuj. PortHospitality Division Nalukettu Group of RestaurantsHoliday/Uniglobe/Colon Rent A CarHoliday Bekal Resort, KeralaHoliday Lake Palace Hotel, KeralaHoliday Beach ClubHoliday Arabian Resort, MasfootThe Business Club, Fujairah FZEHarbour View Fujairah PortAl Mallah TourismReal Estate Engineering & MediaReal Estate DevelopmentsHoliday Commercial Pr operties, UAEHoliday Residential Properties, UAEGrandeur Kochi, KeralaHoliday Bay Castle Kochi, KeralaHoliday City Center, KeralaHoliday PlantationEngineeringFairmount ContractingFairmount Manpower Supply & Contracting FZEGolden Sand Industries Interior DecorSilverstone Facility ManagementReliance Oil & Fuel Supply FZE.Al Khaleej Tyre Retreading FactorySilverstone Tyre Retreading FactoryMedia & CommunicationRAK Media, UAEHello Global Media CommunicationHoliday MarketingEducation DivisionThejus Engineering College88UKF College of Engineering9

Cheruvathur Chakutty ThampiInternational entrepreneur Cheruvathur Chakutty Thampi, is the founder,Chairman and Managing Director for Holiday Group and its subsidiaries. Thegroup has over 2,000 plus employees across Middle East, India and Europe.Born in the beautiful state of Kerala, India, in 1956, Mr. Thampi is an industrious,extraordinarily dynamic, self-made businessman. His passion for innovation& entrepreneurial ideas led him to explore several businesses opportunities,which led to carve out a niche & lucrative business empire.With a combined asset value in excess of $1bn, the Holiday Group has grownover the past 30 years into major international companies with the chairmantaking a hands-on approach and working relentlessly at the helm.In 1980’s, he established his fi rst major endeavor in United Arab Emirates wherehe founded Holiday Marine Services, that was involved in Ship chandellingbusiness, which subsequently diversifi ed into Duty Free, Liquor and Hydrocarbontrading business. The business success was attributed to the quality of productsand service offered, whilst providing the ease of doing business, which madeMr. Thampi led in a specialized & competitive market.In early part of the Millennium, Mr. Thampi ventured into the Hospitality businessby opening Nalukettu Restaurant, a Keralite Themed Restaurant, which wasone of its kinds at the time. In the latter years, the group ventured into Hotelsand Resorts, which offered state of the art guest experience.10Mr. Thampi, a passionate philanthropist, has established “CheruvathurFoundation” that owns and manages Thejus Engineering College, Kerala,India. The foundation provides moral and fi nancial support to the unprivilegedchildren and physically challenged individuals.11

Kevin Bullock, Managing Director of Holiday GroupKevin Bullock is Managing Director of Holiday Group since 2010 and his leadership,insight and operational expertise has strengthened Holiday Groups culture ofinnovation, expanded the company into new markets, and extended its productportfolio. Kevin was instrumental in setting up new sites for retail shops and acquiringnew brands under the trading division as part of the expansion drive.Kevin is a strong strategic thinker coupled with excellent marketing skills and he thriveson managing multi-disciplined businesses and has been successful in delivering:turnaround strategies; new business development/growth for mature businesses; restructuring/re-engineeringbusinesses to maximize profi tability and start-up strategiesfor successful new entry business models.Prior to his appointment as Managing Director in December of 2010, Kevin wasCEO of International Trade & Supply Ltd, which was Holding Company for Africanand Eastern Liquor business in the UAE and Oman. He completed acquisitions fromUnilever Arabia and developed the business to become the leading regional alcoholdistributor (GCC Licensed countries). He was responsible for the company’s dayto-dayMiddle East operations, product development, marketing and corporatedevelopment.Previously, he held key positions within Inchcape as CEO of the largest regionalbusiness entity in the region, Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI), whooperated across diverse business industries: Shipping / Logistics / FMCG / Travel /Alcoholic beverages / Engineering. MMI was awarded trading company of the yearand The Dubai Quality Appreciation Award during his tenure. He negotiated newregional franchise agreements for Costa Coffee and Manchester United footballclub.Before joining Holiday Group in 1998, Kevin was Partner and co-founder of VintageHoldings, investing in a broad base of food and beverage distribution and restaurants.Acquired majority share and management control of ‘Fine Foods’ ME (leading nichefood supplier to hotel industry in Dubai) -re-branding to ‘Chef ME’ and expandingbusiness base into Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Oman.12Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in Science from Sheffi eld Hallam University/ReadingBluecoat School13

Saidalavi, Group Finance Controller, Holiday GroupSaidalavi N.P has contributed in setting up a stronger fi nancial structure, whichhelped in better planning and effi cient cash fl ow of the group companies.Saidalavi completed his education in Accounts and Finance in India withdistinction and started his career as a Government of Kerala, India bureaucrat.Subsequently he re-located to Dubai, where he joined Ramee Group andworked up the ranks to become the Group Financial Controller. During hisdecade long tenure in Ramee Group, he was responsible for managing thegroup fi nances. He has handles various portfolios alongside core Finance andAccounting.16Saidalavi also holds a Master’s degree in Commerce from Periyar Universityand an Arts degree from Calicut University.17

THE CELLARHoliday Trading (The Cellar) prides its selves of the 5 liquor licenses in UAE,namely in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras-Al-Khaima, Fujairah, Masfoot with 11 retailshops and 2 Duty Free shops. The in house logistic capability has given theoperation superior control over imports and distribution. The Group alsooperates a sophisticated distillery operation in India. General Trading General TradingGeneral TradingDuty Free ShopGeneral TradingGeneral Trading1819

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Uniglobe General Trading - We pride ourselves for being one of the largestliquor wholesale trader in Northern Emirates, U.A.E. importing, exporting anddistributing various international brands. We support a well nurtured subdistributionnetwork that gives us better market coverage. The wide varietyof liquor products allows us to have customer base that is second to none.To support the division, we have a large infrastructure, with bonded stores inSharjah, Ajman, Fujairah & Korfakkan.22LOCATION: DOWN TOWN, AJMANLOCATION: DOWN TOWN, AJMAN23

Unisat General Trading - We pride ourselves for having the exclusive rights inthe Emirates of Ajman for liquor retail and wholesale trader. We support a wellnurtured sub-distribution network that gives us better market coverage. Thewide variety of liquor products allows us to have customer base that is secondto none.24LOCATION: CITY CENTERLOCATION: CITY CENTER (PRESPECTIVE)25

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LOCATION: LUCKY, STREET 47, AJMAN28LOCATION: LUCKY, STREET 47, AJMANLOCATION: LUCKY, STREET 47, AJMAN29

30LOCATION: AL JAZERA, RAK31

LOCATION: AL ZHARA 132LOCATION: AL ZHARALOCATION: AL ZHARA (EXPRESS COUNTER)33

LOCATION: AL JURF, AJMAN34LOCATION: AL JURF, AJMANLOCATION: AL JURF (EXPRESS COUNTER)35

LOCATION: MASFOOT36LOCATION: MASFOOTLOCATION: MASFOOT37

Eurostar Cellar is the Abu Dhabi operation of the Trading Division that has retailoperations and houses the center of excellence for wine. Eurostar handles thebusiness development and marketing activity relating to the wine portfolio.The latest venture is expected to open in June 2013.38LOCATION: TOURIST CLUB, ABU DHABI(PRESPECTIVE)LOCATION: TOURIST CLUB, ABU DHABI(PRESPECTIVE)39

Uniglobe Duty Free Shop provides an exclusive and exceptional collectionof alcoholic beverages and Cigarates. The Uniglobe Duty Free Shop is wellknown for its collection of the fi nes European chocolates from Switzerland &Belgium and Arabic chocolate from Lebanon and Syria.The Duty Free also features an extensive collection of souvenirs, perfumes andtravel accessories that suite the taste and requirement of all travelers. TheOperations also handles export business.40LOCATION: DUTY FREE, FUJAIRAHLOCATION: DUTY FREE, SHARJAH41

The Cellar features an exclusive and exceptional collection of wines, cognac,spirits & beers. Our exclusive wine portfolio includes wine from France, Italy,Australia, Chile, U.S, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Dessert wine grappaetc.42LOCATION: DUTY FREE, FUJAIRAH43

United Distillery situated in Calicut, Kerala is a sophisticated distilling andbottling plant that is fully automated and has been in existence for over adecade producing the fi nest alcoholic beverage in South India. The plant inCalicut presently handles 200,000 cases a month.4445

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Holiday Marine Services Logistics manages 350 to 400 containers a month. Thecontainers are cleared, sored in temperature controlled licensed warehousingfacilities in Ajman, Sharjah, Ras-Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Korfakhan and AbuDhabi.The Logistics division has a team of 300 staff that operate 22 warehouse, in 6locations, with a total square footage of half million.The products are distributed into Hotel and Retail Shops by means of own fl eetof 10 trucks, 20 container beds and 10 temperate controlled pick-ups, hencehaving full control over the logistics network.4849

Holiday Marine Services - Holiday Marine Services is a ship chandelling operatorthat provides provisions to passenger and Navy ships. They also providespecialized supplies & offer maintenance services ships in various ports of U.A.E5051

Holiday Beach Club, Ajman – is a beach side property that is true to its slogan“Entertainment at its best”, it guarantees to provide the best variety in entertainmentand serves a variety of Indian, Arabic, Continental, Oriental and Sea food Barbequedishes. With the cuisine being so elaborate and service so extravagant and theambiance so serene; is guaranteed to bring a smile on every face. Holiday BeachClub by its 12 Night Clubs, cater to the entertainment taste of a multi national & multilinguists, multi cultural crowd and proves a chance to unwind and enjoy.Outside Inn – a popular European pub in Northern emirates has the reputation ofhaving the largest number of beer taps and for serving the best fi sh and chips inNorthern Emirates. It offers a wide selection of delicious dishes with a fabulous selectionof red and white wines.5455

Baywatch discotheque & lounge is by far the most frequented Pilipino in UAE thatfeatures a versatile live band and a separate dance band that enthuse the guestwith their energetic performances all through the week. To further invigorate theguest of Baywatch, an in house DJ plays choice music genre that never fail to woothe crowd on the dance fl oor.5657

Nalukuttu Restaurant - is a household name that serves the bestsouth Indian style dishes with an authentic taste and invokesnostalgia. The delighting and welcoming ambience amalgamatedwith effusive service gives the delicious menu an edge, enhancesthe rejuvenating experience of being in Nalukettu and makes everymeal a feast of senses. All seven Nalukuttu Restaurant branches arepart of star Hotels and maintain the best quality standards in theindustry, which has been the reason for immense success.5859

Holiday Arabian Resort, Masfoot, Hatta – situated near Hatta is aDesert Resort that features 60 Boutique Chalets that overlook therocky mountains of Hatta. The resort features a Fitness Centre,Swimming Pools, Sauna, two mulit-cuisine restaurant, Night club.The Holiday Arabian Resort due to its serene atmosphere attractsseveral tourists locally and from around the world.6061

Bubble – is a discothèque with a DJ and live band that plays R&B,Retro and Desi music throughout the week and serves delicioussteak and sea food platters.The Pub & Longue – is a lounge that comprises of multi-cuisine fi nedining restaurant, an executive lounge, high profi le bar & coffeeshop. It serves an international cuisine and hence caters to severalnationalities. It is frequented by crew from passenger ship, navy andmulti purpose carrier ships.6263

The Palace Hotel, AjmanThe Palace Hotel is a 5 Star City Hotel with 160 keys as is strategically located close to airportand interstate road. The Hotel has a rich European architecture mixed with a modern touch.The Hotel features all amenities, a large pool deck and elegant pool side private villas thatgives the guest the luxury of a star hotel with the privacy of an exclusive Honeymoon suite.The rejuvenating SPA experience provides the unique tranquility, which is a prefect get away.The Hotel has 20 multi-cuisine restaurants and entertainment space that will ensure there is aspace to suit all taste. The extravagant interiors and unique taste that gel into the surroundingmakes every dining experience a memorable one. Bar will be conspicuously placed, fi nishedin mahogany wood, with stylish bar stools and parquet wooden fl ooring to gel into thecoherence of the bar.The Project is expected to be completed in 2014.6465

BEKAL RESORTS PRIVATE LIMITEDThe Holiday Bekal Resorts situated in the famous landing point for sea faring traders from Arabia,Greece, Rome and Phoenicia, who came in search of exotic spices and wealth, gained greaterrenown when one of the world’s greatest navigators – Vasco-da-Gama touched its shores in 1498.Bekal Resort, is a venture of Holiday Group into the rapidly growing tourism sector of Kerala, alsoknown as “God’s own country”. Bekal as a destination commands a unique status due to itsHistorical and Environmental relevance, which is why it is rightfully declared as Special TourismZone.The 5 star Boutique Resort and SPA has 50 luxury cottages which encompasses 12.8 Hectaresof land fl anked by the backwaters and with direct access to the bay. The resort experience isenhanced by the beautiful beach and the picturesque lush green hill view, all to be enjoyedalongside the luxurious amenities to ensure the guest experience is superlative. With Arabian Seaat the backdrop, the resort has banquet, meeting rooms and business centers facilities, whichattract corporate cliental. The resort has a SPA that provides Ayurvedic, wellness and healthtreatment incorporated to revitalize senses. The tranquility of nature surrounding the resort iscertain to rejuvenate all souls.The Master development has other attractions like malls, amusement centers & parks and pridesits excellent infrastructure, unique historic & rich cultural heritage and close proximity to pilgrimagesite in neighboring states Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The plots are awarded to internationallyacclaimed developers only.Other attractions surrounding the resort are the imposing Bekal Fort, one of the largest & bestpreserved forts in Kerala, the beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort knownas Bekal Fort Beach, Chandragiri Fort - with breathtaking view of river & coconut groves, HosdurgFort, Kappil beach, turtle hatchery and Ranipuram which is 750mtrs above sea level making it anadventure hotspot for trekking trails and nature enthusiasts. Valiyaparamba - The most beautifulbackwater stretch of Kerala, where four rivers give shape to this network of waterways that lazilysnake through the land, between palm groves and paddy fi elds.Further for a glimpse of wild life enthusiasts, a visit to Aralm Wildlife sanctuary & Nargarhole WildlifeSanctuary would be appropriate, where wild elephant are spotted time to time.For pilgrims a visit to Sree Mahalingeswara Temple at Adoor on the banks of River Payaswini,the Madhur Temple with its rich architecture and copper plated roofi ng, famous MookambikaTemple, would be a retreat as they are the important pilgrim center of South India.66The rustic beauty of makes one engrossed with the beauty and is sure to fi nally discover thatserenity has a name.67

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Holiday Group – Master Developers, India – Holiday Real Estate is our debut into theInfrastructure & Real Estate sector in India as a Master Developer. The Group has two ongoingand featured projects, namely Holiday Grandeur and Holiday Bay Castle.Grandeur - Strategically located in Gandhinagar, Kochi, Kerala, Grandeur calls for the fi nestin living experience. Gandhinagar provides you an exceptional high-rise-villa experience, withan exotic atmosphere that blends together in right quantity and quality, the essence of cityliving in a healthy atmosphere. With close proximity to all the amenities in Kochi, it surely is anirresistible paradise. Grandeur is a unique blend in its real sense.Holiday Bay Castle, located at one of the most prestigious and sought after locations on Kochiat Marine drive, comprising of premium 3 and 4 bedroom apartments and featuring G+10fl oors which include 2 fl oors of commercial spaces. Bay Castle integrates world class amenitiesto provide a magnifi cent lifestyle space. The project has a clear visible seafront view withoutany obstruction, from all the apartments. With all major commercial establishments, shoppingmalls and other land marks nearby, this is one project that’s worth a fortune.Holiday City Centre, Kerala – is a multi-purpose development right at the heart of everdeveloping Kochin and it features modern shopping mall, an extravagant health gymnasium& a SPA that provides a quick relief from the fast city life. The development was aimed atproviding state of the art facility for a metro lifestyle.Holiday Plantation has develops and nourishes fl ora that has herbal medical value, in thestate of Kerala. The development also preserves and propagates fl oral species that areendangered.Presently 6 major projects are under construction in prime locations and more exquisiteproperties are in the drawing board stage that is likely to be realized in the very near future.701871

RAK Media – runs two frequencies, 95.3FM & 115.2 AM. Our debut into the communicationindustry, is a government undertaking that has been leased by the Holiday Group for 10 Years.Fairmount Contracting - has a general contracting company that handles projects fromsoil testing to facility management. Fairmount has license to build high rise building and hascompleted successfully several iconic projects in U.A.E. taking up great engineering challenges.The facility management division part takes care of our properties and subsequently evolve tobe a multi-disciplinary division capable of trouble shooting any engineering challenges.Golden Sand Industries FZE – Interior decoration division undertake turn key interior décorprojects, which involves partition wall, furniture, specialty lighting etc. We have a full fl edgedjoinery capable of handling mega projects.Al Khaleej Tyre Rethreading Factory & Silver Stone Tyre Rethreading Factory – Tyre rethreadingis an environment friendly project that allows the effective and effi cient recycling of usedtyres. We also trade in rethreading.Richmount Diesel Trading / Reliance Oil & Fuel Supply - The business involves import, exportand trading of Diesel and other hydrocarbons for marine companies, ships, prime movers ofGenerator, for power generation for industrials and logistics applications. A bunkering tank of60,000 ton storage terminal is under construction.722073

EDUCATIONSwami Vivakanda says Education is the process by which character is formed,strength of mind is increased, and intellect is sharpened, as a result of whichone can stand on one’s own feet.7475

Thejus Engineering College - is fully owned & managed by CC Thampi, whohas spent his time, money and effort in the betterment of the institution. Thecollege is dedicated to creating tomorrow’s leaders and supporting today’spioneers. The College has offers the following disciples• Engineering in Computer Science & Technology• Electronics & Communication Engineering• Civil Engineering• Electrical & Electronics Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Instrumentation & Applied ElectronicsThe college additionally offers Masters degree for above diciplines.76Thejus Engineering CollegeThejus Engineering College fosters the idea of leading though innovation &encourages students and facility to research extensively to bring out the bestin them. The college actively participates in getting the students to identifyand unearth their caliber, and provide them with a sense of direction that theyneed to pursue, for making their life spectacularly successful.Holiday Group has additionally committed itself to progress of the followingeducation institutions based in Kerala, India.• UKF College of Engineering and Technology – where Mr. CC Thampi,Holiday Group is the Vice- Chairman.• Global Knowledge Foundation Engineering College – whereMr. CC Thampi, Holiday Group is a member of the Board of Directors.77

LOCATION: HOLIDAY GROUP CORPORATE OFFICE, AJMANContact Name: Philip PhilipsTitle: Chief Executive Offi cerStreet Address : Al Nuaimi Building, Suite 207P.O. Box Address : 4214, Ajman, UAEEmail : philip@uniglobe.aeTelephone : +971 6 74 63 555Fax : +971 6 74 61 991Mobile : +971 50 4816363Website: www.holidaygroup.cc7826www.holidaygroup.in79

Holiday Tower, Suiite 907, Ajman, UAET: +971 6 74 63 555, F: +971 6 74 61 991E: hollyday@eim.ae, www.holidaygroup.cc