Tobias Ernst has been appointed as Director of Operations at Shangri-La Jeddah

Shangri La Jeddah has appointed Tobias Ernst as director of operations. With extensive experience in international hotel management spanning the Far East to the Middle East, Ernst brings a wealth of familiarity with the Shangri-La brand.

Tobias Ernst

His career in hospitality includes leadership roles at various Shangri-La properties in China, including Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Shangri-La Dalian, Shangri-La Changchun, Shangri-La Haikou in Hainan, as well as the flagship Shangri-La Singapore.

Ernst joins the executive team at Shangri La Jeddah with over two decades of leadership in luxury hospitality, Tobias' extensive experience promises to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the hotel's reputation for exceptional service and practices.

In his new capacity, Ernst will lead Shangri-La Jeddah's operational initiatives, implementing strategic plans to enhance efficiency, elevate guest experiences, and further solidify the hotel's dynamic reputation in the luxury hospitality industry.

General Management Middle East Saudi Arabia Jeddah

Shangri-La Hotels are five-star luxury hotels located in premier city addresses across Asia, Middle East, North America and Europe. "To treat a stranger as one of our own" characterizes the hospitality one can expect from Shangri-La. Discerning travellers will enjoy world-class service amidst tranquil surroundings, coupled with inspirational architecture and design.

Shangri-La Group is one of the world’s premier developers, owners and operators of hotel and investment properties which comprises office buildings, commercial real estate and serviced apartments/residences. The Group’s other principal activities include hotel management services as well as property development for sale. It currently owns and/or manages over 100 hotels globally in more than 75 destinations under the Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen...