Novotel Appointed Championship Hotel for Forexx Women's World Open

Novotel Amsterdam City has been appointed the official championship hotel for the Forexx Women's World Open Squash 2009. The modern, international, 4-star hotel, located in the southern part of Amsterdam, will play host to all competitors and officials of the prestigious squash championship, which will take place from September 20-27 in the Dutch capital.

The sponsorship deal also includes special rates for coaches, WISPA Masters' entrants, spectators and other visitors to the biggest and most important event on the Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA) World Tour. The discounted rooms can only be booked through the hotel reservation system on the official tournament site www.womensworldopen.com

"Novotel Amsterdam City fully lives up to the demands we have for an official tournament hotel," said tournament promoter Tommy Berden. "The spacious rooms, modern facilities and ideal location with regards to the tournament venue and the airport, make this hotel the perfect choice. That's why we are delighted to have secured the support from the Novotel."

Pieter-Jan Huizinga, the Netherlands Sales Manager of ACCOR Hotels - the group which owns the Novotel brand - is also delighted with the agreement. "We are very happy to be official tournament partner of the Forexx Women's World Open Squash 2009. In particular, because Accor is very active in securing partnerships with clubs and tournament organisations. Therefore we are very proud to be able to add this prestigious squash championship to our portfolio," added Huizinga.