Chris Laghoutis

One of Accor's most anticipated properties in the Middle East, the Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, has appointed its director of sales and marketing.

Chris Laghoutis joins the Accor team while the RAK hotel is still in its pre-opening phase, slated to open by the end of this year. It is one of his first jobs within the French hospitality company, having worked with numerous brands over the past 20 years.

Prior to joining the team, Laghoutis worked with Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah as cluster director of sales, where he also coached a team of eight sales professionals. Before that he was director of business development at Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, reporting to the GM and leading a team of seven.

Other roles have been with Le Meridien, Starwood Hotels, InterContinental and Radisson.