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Sam Ioannidis has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Sam Ioannidis as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh. Ioannidis's arrival at the world-class beachfront and pool-bedecked property on the shores of the Red Sea in Egypt is well timed with expansion plans laid out to transform Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh into the company's largest resort operation in EMEA.
Marwa Kasrawi has been appointed as Cluster Commercial Director at Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza and Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch
Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza and Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch have appointed Marwa Kasrawi as their cluster commercial director.Kasrawi, who has more than 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry with an expertise in sales, has been working with Hilton since 2002.In 2017, she won Hilton's director of sales award for Europe, Middle East & Africa region.Speaking about Kasrawi's appointment, Ahmed Salama, cluster general manager for the two properties said: "Marwa's extraordinary dedication, team spirit and consistency make her stand out as an invaluable team member in our operations.
Rixos Hotels signs milestone deal to operate its largest all-inclusive resort on Egypt's Red Sea Riviera
Rixos Hotels has marked a major milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy after signing an agreement to manage its largest all-inclusive luxury resort in the world on Egypt's Red Sea Riviera. Since Accor acquired a 50% stake in the company, it has identified opportunities including partnering with the Eastern Company for Investment and Touristic Development to takeover and renovate an existing beachfront property. Scheduled for completion in 2020, it will be re-launched as the Rixos Hurghada Makadi Bay - a 1,636-key mega resort with world-class leisure, sports and entertainment facilities for which the Rixos brand is globally renowned. The stand-out property will boast a stunning location in a secluded bay on the Red Sea, just south of Hurghada - a global hotspot for scuba diving, family getaways and golf breaks. Resort highlights will include individual villas, an extensive indoor and outdoor spa, fitness facilities, kids clubs, a waterpark, beach lounge, large conference centre, vast F&B wide-ranging F&B options and an expansive entertainment area with an amphitheatre. It is expected to become the preferred destination for discerning travellers and corporate group business from key source markets such as Europe and the CIS. "This marks a pivotal moment in the growth story of our brand, bringing to market our largest resort globally and offering our most comprehensive range of facilities and unique and dynamic entertainment experiences yet," said Fettah Tamince, Founder and Chairman of Rixos Hotels. "We are delighted to partner with the Eastern Company for Investment and Touristic Development to launch this flagship project, which will set a new benchmark for luxury all-inclusive all-exclusive resorts in Egypt and the wider Middle East."
Now Open: New Steigenberger Hotel El Lessan in Ras El Bar
Deutsche Hospitality has continued the "Evolution Steigenberger" by opening a further hotel in Egypt at the end of July. The new Steigenberger Hotel El Lessan will operate under the Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand. It is located in the North of the country, in the popular holiday destination of Ras el Bar, and provides a truly stunning setting right at the point where the Nile Delta flows into the Mediterranean. The hotel offers 153 rooms, including 15 suites. All rooms feature a balcony with Nile and sea view. The Steigenberger El Lessan extends over a total area of 4,200 square metres. Facilities include a main restaurant, the Sea Lobby Bar, four fully equipped conference rooms, including two large ballrooms, a gym area and a large outdoor pool with a pool bar. Plans are also in place to open a roof deck restaurant with a great view of the Nile and the Mediterranean Sea.
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts opens a new hotel in Egypt
The "Evolution Steigenberger" has turned its attention to the immortal Egyptian Pharaohs. The latest hotel venture to be launched by Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts is located close to the Pyramids of Gizeh and the new Grand Egyptian Museum and will open for business this week. The Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo lies in a truly unique setting amidst the very heart of the historic sights of Egypt. It offers a contemporary design and an "Evolution Steinberger" lifestyle which combines tradition and innovation at the very highest level.
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 214: Hotel History: Sherpheard’s Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
Hotel History: Shepheard's Hotel, Cairo, Egypt (1841). Shepheard's Hotel history goes back 178 years when it was originally built by Englishman Samuel Shepheard in Cairo. It was originally named the "Hotel des Anglais" (English Hotel). Shepheard co-owned the hotel with a Mr. Hill who was Mohammed Ali Pasha's head coachman. In 1845, Hill relinquished his interest in the hotel which Shepheard sold in 1861.
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, Hotel consultant, Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC
Frank Naboulsi has been promoted to VP Egypt Operations at AccorHotels
rank Naboulsi has been promoted by AccorHotels to the position of vice president, operations - Egypt.
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Portfolio Deal For Six Hotels In Egypt
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of six new hotels in Egypt as part of a portfolio deal across a number of its brands. The agreement was signed with existing business partner Zaghloul Holdings, a Cairo-based business conglomerate operating in real estate, contracting, tourism, commercial retail, entertainment and sports investment industries. The six hotels: Radisson Collection Hotel Cairo Heliopolis, Radisson Blu Serviced Apartments Cairo Heliopolis, Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Golf City, Radisson Hotel New Cairo, Radisson Hotel & Resort Ain Sokhna and Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Makadi Bay, Hurghada will mean Radisson Hotel Group becomes one of the largest international operators in the country and will also cement Radisson Blu's position as the leading brand in the city in the coming years.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At The First Residence Is Egypt's First Hotel To Install Electric Car-charging Station
With the new year in full swing, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence announces that it is the first Hotel in Egypt to install an electric car charging station, which is now fully-operational.
IHG and Arab International Tourism Investment Company to debut voco in Egypt
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Arab International Tourism Investment Company to debut the voco™ brand in Egypt, with the development of voco™ Giza Pyramids. Part of a mixed-use development, which will include a high-end mall, the 17,000sqm hotel is scheduled to open in 2022.
Mahy Medhat has been appointed as Marketing Manager at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract and Sofitel Luxor Winter Palace
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract and Sofitel Luxor Winter Palace have appointed Mahy Medhat as the marketing manager.
New Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle Opens in Egypt
The Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada has now become the twelfth of the brand's hotels to open in the country.
Steigenberger Hotels And Resorts Is Growing Its Portfolio In Egypt
Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts is growing its portfolio in Egypt. The Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada has now become the twelfth of the brands hotels to open in the Country.
TIME Hotels To Launch Its First Beach Resort Hotel In Egypt
UAE-headquartered TIME Hotels Management is set to launch its first beach resort hotel in Egypt, TIME Nozha Aqua Park Hotel & Resort, a four-star property located in Ras Sudr, on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
Second Hyatt-branded hotel for Egypt in 2020
Hyatt Regency Cairo West, Egypt will be the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Egypt and will mark the return of the Hyatt flag to Cairo. Located in the Pyramids Heights Business Park, the hotel will feature 230 guestrooms and a selection of food offerings and banquet facilities. The hotel will be in close proximity to diverse corporations and landmarks, including one of the most popular leisure attractions in the world - the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Emaar reopens historic Al Alamein Hotel
Cairo, Egypt: The historic Al Alamein Hotel has officially reopened after a major facelift by Emaar Hospitality Group that makes it amongst the finest resorts along the Mediterranean.
Klaus Reinwand has been appointed as General Manager at Steigenberger ALDAU Resort
Klaus Reinwand has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Steigenberger ALDAU Resort, is a holiday resort located in Hurghada in Egypt. The resort is a member of Sami Saad Holding, Hotel Division. Sami Saad Holding was established as a family owned holding company in 1987, SONID operates in several strategic fields which include automotive, food and beverage, tourism and hospitality.
Tourism Ministers of the Middle East Focus on Employment at UNWTO’s Annual Gathering in the Region
The 44th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Sharm el Sheikh, 8-9 May 2018), focused on innovation and digital transformation. It was followed by this year's UNWTO Regional Conference, which highlighted the importance of tourism's labour market performance under the theme "Human Capital Development in Tourism: New Perspectives".
Frank Naboulsi has been appointed as Regional Vice President, Luxury & Upper Upscale Brands – Egypt at AccorHotels
In his role as Regional Vice President, Egypt, Naboulsi will be responsible for supporting AccorHotels growing portfolio in Egypt. He will bring his ability to establish strategic direction and build business partnerships to manage over six of AccorHotels properties across Egypt while working with the hotels and regional teams to drive more success to the company.