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Appointment General Management

Christian Rainalter has been appointed as General Manager at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana

Rainalter will now lead the strategic direction of Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, one of the flagship properties in Abu Dhabi. Overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Presidential Palace, this hotel was the first to open under the Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana brand in 2010, making it a key part of the city's hospitality landscape. His leadership will focus on driving innovative projects and services to enhance the overall guest experience, reinforcing the hotel's reputation as a premier destination.

Rotana
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Christian Rainalter

Before this role, Rainalter joined Rotana in July 2022 as general manager of Dana Rayhaan in Dammam, where he successfully launched the hotel, positioning it at the top of the local market. His extensive background includes management positions with leading hotel brands like The Langham, Radisson Blu, and Nikko Hotels across the Middle East and Asia. Additionally, his early career in food and beverage leadership with Hilton has contributed to his versatile expertise in the hospitality industry.

Christian Rainalter is an alumnus of EHL Hospitality Business School – Class of 1996.

General Management Middle East United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi
Rotana
Hotel Brand

With a wide range of services and facilities housed under the brand umbrella, Rotana Hotels & Resorts offers something for every type and level of traveller. The brand’s success is founded on its portfolio of 4 and 5 star properties and on its ability to attract some of the most renowned names in the restaurant world. Rotana Hotels & Resorts are designed for those that love to explore.

Rotana
Management CompanyBrand OwnerHotel Group

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation (Rotana) was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias. Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property, the Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and Africa.