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Appointment General Management

Amir Lababedi has been appointed as VP of development Middle East & South Asia at Movenpick Hotels & Resorts

Mövenpick
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Amir Lababedi
Amir graduated from the University of Surrey with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and holds a master’s degree in Global Banking and Finance from the European Business School in London. His 20 years’ experience in the industry covers investment advisory services to many of the world’s leading hotel investment stakeholders. His operational experience is supplemented at an upscale level with management training at the then Conrad International London. Amir has also produced extensive development strategies for hotels and other real estate asset classes for government-related funds. The role of Vice President for Development is a new position created by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts as part of its continuing efforts to grow in the region and solidify its position as a leading international hotel operator. In the Middle East Brand Ranking Index conducted in 2013 by BDRC, an independent research consultancy firm, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts ranked second in terms of Brand Recognition, a significant achievement for this international company. Although Mövenpick already has a significant presence in the Middle East with 29 properties currently in operation, it has previously highlighted its intention to grow by adding more destinations to its portfolio. Amongst the new territories prioritised for future development are Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Muscat, Delhi, Mumbai and Dhaka, as well as the Dubai World Central airport district. Primary and secondary cities in Saudi Arabia including Jubail, remain high on the company’s radar, as well as other locations in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Amir Lababedi is an alumnus of University of Surrey | School of Hospitality and Tourism Management – Class of 2000.

General Management Middle East United Arab Emirates Dubai
Mövenpick
Hotel Group

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16,000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 80 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Sanya (Hainan Island, China) and Djerba (Tunisia).