Benjamin Kreuz has been appointed as General Manager at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea Resort

Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea has appointed Benjamin Kreuz as its new general manager.

Benjamin Kreuz

Kreuz brings over 20 years of international hospitality experience to the role, including a strong background in operational leadership, guest experience development, and team management across luxury resort properties. He has been a senior figure within the Six Senses portfolio, with management experience across properties in Asia and Europe. Kreuz's expertise spans food and beverage operations, sustainable gastronomy initiatives, and the implementation of localised guest experiences aligned with brand values. 

In his new position, Kreuz will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea. His remit includes advancing the resort's culinary and wellness strategies, building team capabilities, and ensuring guest experiences are aligned with both the brand's positioning and the evolving expectations of the Saudi Arabian tourism sector.

Prior to this appointment, Kreuz led operational strategies and guest experience innovations at several award-winning luxury properties. His leadership has consistently focused on combining international service standards with local cultural integration to enhance guest satisfaction and community engagement.

Kreuz's appointment is expected to strengthen the resort's operational performance and support its mandate of delivering nature-focused, culturally resonant hospitality experiences in one of Saudi Arabia's key tourism developments.

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