Haitham Nasser has been named General Manager at Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi
Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi has named Haitham Nasser as its opening general manager.
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Brice Péan has been appointed as General Manager at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo
Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski is pleased to announce the appointment of Brice Péan as the new general manager as of 12 January 2021. A hotelier with a wealth of experience championing hotel preopenings and managing landmark properties, Péan has over 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality field, including senior management roles with Hilton Hotels in Vienna, Cairo, Adelaide, Fiji and Shanghai.Péan joined, in 1986, the Hotel Meridien, Paris Etoile, in the Front Office Department . Later, in 1991, he took over an assistant front office manager role at the iconic Hotel Plaza Athénée, Paris.Péan's first general manager appointment was in 2007, at the Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, managed by Hilton Hotels. In 2010, he moved to Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, being in charge of the preopening of the hotel. Péan joined Kempinski in 2012, as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Qingdao.Most recently, Péan was General Manager of Sunrise Kempinski Hotel Beijing and Yanqi Island from 2013, overseeing 14 properties, including Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Yanqi Hotel and 12 boutique hotels, staying for five years, and later in 2018, he was Managing Director at the renowned Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre. Throughout the subsequent years, Péan gained exposure in various locations, such as Dublin, London, Vienna, Cairo and even the Fiji Islands, steadily growing through the ranks.A native of France, Péan has a bachelor's degree from Fremdenverkehrskolleg Innsbruck University in Austria and speaks fluent English and German in addition to his mother tongue.With his remarkable career in the hospitality industry, extensive knowledge and experience of luxury brands, the hotel's team is excitingly welcoming him in his new role at the Palace, ensuring commitment to service excellence and beautiful performances.
Hilton Garden Inn Expands Footprint in Cairo
In partnership with Leopard Construction, Hilton Garden Inn Cairo East is the third property for the brand in Egypt and expected to open in 2024.
Albert Ettinger has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
Baron Hotels & Resorts Egypt is pleased to announce that Mr. Albert Ettinger has been appointed as Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh Hotel's new Hotel Manager.
St. Regis Cairo, Egypt Now Open
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, today announced the highly-anticipated opening of The St. Regis Cairo. Rising tall on the banks of the River Nile, The St. Regis Cairo is an illustrious icon weaving a powerful story of luxury in the region. Located at the North end of the Corniche, in the heart of Egypt's bustling metropolis, the 39-story hotel offers easy access to the magnificent monuments of a city steeped in history.
Campbell GRAY Hotels to Open New Luxury Boutique Hotel near Cairo, Egypt in 2022
A new hotel and wellbeing development at the Kings Polo Academy in Cairo is set to become the latest opening from Campbell Gray Hotels. The bespoke international hotel operator, renowned for its luxury hospitality and design, is delighted to be working with the visionary team atEsmeralda Real Estate Development to bring a new level of comfort and style to Egypt.
Yasser Bahaa has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis has announced the appointment of Yasser Bahaa as general manager.
UNWTO Delegation Observes Safe Restart Of Tourism In Egypt On Official Visit
A high-level delegation from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government's work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage.
New Beach Villas With Pools At Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano launches a new project located on the Hotel's private beach to complete their state-of-art complex on the shores of the Mediterranean. The new Beach Villas offer guests the opportunity to rent and stay in a comfortable setting while enjoying more space, privacy and exclusivity, alongside the full complement of Four Seasons services and amenities.
Sébastien Mariette has been appointed as General Manager at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski & Area
Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski is pleased to announce that Sébastien Mariette has been appointed as the new General Manager and Area General Manager, Egypt as of 16 February, 2020.Sébastien has been working in the hospitality industry with Kempinski since 2007. As an experienced professional hotelier, he has been dedicated to improving guest experience, and maximising operational profits, as well as creating a multicultural working environment.Passionate, articulate and person able, Sébastien has proven to be a creative, efficient leader who believes that the success of an organisation comes from a competent and innovative team.Sébastien started his journey with Kempinski as Resident Manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Hermitage, Varna, Bulgaria, moving shortly afterwards to Djibouti Palace Kempinski as Executive Assistant Manager. In 2010, Sébastien was transferred on a promotion to China, where he took over the role of General Manager and successfully opened Kempinski Hotel Huizhou. In 2012, he became General Manager of the Kempinski Hotel Wuxi ,and ,at the same time, he successfully opened and positioned Kempinski Hotel Yixing. In 2014, he returned to the MEA Region as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Jordan and was then promoted in 2016 as Cluster General Manager for Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and Kempinski Hotel Aqaba. Later in 2018, Sébastien joined Emerald Palace Kempinski & Kempinski Residences Palm Jumeirah as M anaging Director, where he opened the outstanding Emerald Palace Kempinski. In June 2019, he took over the role of Project Director Asia, acting as Managing Director at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, fully managing this property in the absence of the general manager.Sébastien holds a Master's Degree in International Hospitality Management, passed with distinction, from the University of Toulouse II - Le Mirail, Toulouse, France, and a Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management from the International Hospitality Management Institute, Paris, France, a joint programme of Cornell University ,USA ,and ESSEC Business School in France.
Spyridon Georgakopoulos has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence welcomes new Hotel Manager Spyridon Georgakopoulos. Growing up in the coastal port city of Volos in Greece has taught Spyridon to appreciate Mother Nature. He grew up amid Volos's sunny weather, the Aegean Sea and the beautiful landscape.
Full Renovation For The Pool Rooms And Suite At Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano unveils its latest renovation this season, including the entire 4th floor of accommodations with 13 rooms and 1 suite.
Mostafa Khalaf has been appointed as General Manager at Steigenberger Nile Palace
In a further leadership change, Mostafa Khalaf was entrusted with operational and strategic management of the Steigenberger Nile Palace in Luxor with effect from the start of the year.
Wael Aboelseoud has been appointed as General Manager at Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir
Wael Aboelseoud has embraced a fresh challenge within the group by moving to a new role as General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir in Cairo. Mr. Aboelseoud will assume full future charge of all business areas at the hotel, which is located in a luxurious city residence.
Islam Sabry has been named General Manager at Steigenberger Cecil Hotel
The experienced hotelier Islam Sabry has been named new General Manager of the Steigenberger Cecil Hotel in the port city of Alexandria. Mr. Sabry replaces Wael Aboelseoud, who has embraced a fresh challenge within the group by moving to a new role as General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir in Cairo.
Marriott International signs agreement to bring its iconic St. Regis Brand to Egypt with the St. Regis Almasa
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) announced that it has signed an agreement to open a St. Regis in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt, just outside of Cairo. In the second quarter of this year, The St. Regis Almasa is expected to occupy an existing luxury hotel at the entrance of the up-and-coming city that is slated to become the administrative and financial hub of Egypt.
Marriott International Signs Agreement with Landmark Sabbour to Open a W Hotel in Cairo, Egypt
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Landmark Sabbour to bring the W Brand's bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming to Cairo, underscoring the growing demand for luxury in Egypt. Expected to open in 2024, W Cairo will be situated in 1-Ninety - a 300,000 sqm mixed-use development in the emerging New Cairo district featuring retail space, commercial and residential components.
Jürgen Sterkau has been appointed as General Manager at Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Sterkau began his hospitality career in 1984 in Germany, followed by a number of hotel positions in Switzerland. He then joined the culinary team at New York Marriott Marquis in 1988.
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts Continues To Expand In Egypt
Evolution Steigenberger comes to the "city of 100 gates". The new Steigenberger Resort Achti Luxor is set at the heart of a lush tropical garden right on the eastern bank of the River Nile. This central yet quiet location makes it an ideal starting point for undertaking excursions into a city which is steeped in history and for exploring the surrounding area. Luxor's numerous palaces left a strong impression on the poet Homer as long ago as the 8th century BC. Around one third of all the world's ancient artefacts can be found in Luxor.
Hyatt Announces Plans For Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with ALDAU Development group for a Hyatt-branded hotel in Cairo. Hyatt Regency Cairo West, set to open in the last quarter of 2020, will mark the return of the Hyatt brand to the capital of Egypt. The hotel joins Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh and will further add to Hyatt's growing brand footprint in North Africa.