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Ahmad Shaban has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing at for Kuwait Marriott Hotels

Kuwait Marriott Hotels is proud to announce and welcome Ahmad Shaban as its newly appointed Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing. Ahmad Shaban served as a former Director of Sales for two years for the Marriott Executive Apartments in Dubai Creek in 2007 before moving to Jordan to become Cluster Director of Sales for the Jordan portfolio of the Intercontinental Hotel Group, spearheading sales efforts for their four properties in the country. Shaban is renowned for his management and leadership skills where he has successfully grown the past teams from professional sales people to work with the understanding of real businessmen. His current ambitious plan involves building on the strengths of the Kuwait team to develop a solid platform that will serve the three units in Kuwait to its highest potential - The JW Marriott Kuwait City hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City hotel and Arraya Ballroom.

Stéphane de Robien has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait has announced the appointment of Stéphane de Robien as Director of Sales & Marketing. A French national, Stéphane has 20 years of sales and marketing experience for luxury hotels. He started his career with Forte Hotels in Paris then worked as Director of Sales and Marketing for several luxury resorts on the French Riviera, including the Negresco in Nice from 2004 until 2008. In 2009, he launched the Garrigae Resorts brand in Southern France; then was appointed Group Director of Sales & Marketing for Palmeraie Hotels & Resorts, a Moroccan luxury resort group based in Marrakech. Prior to joining Jumeirah, he was Director of Sales and Marketing for Melia Hotels International in charge of Opening Melia Zanzibar. He studied in École des Cadres Business School, and holds a degree in management of hotels and tourism companies from CEFSI/INFATH Paris. Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait is expected to open in Winter 2012/2013; the luxurious beachfront development features 408 rooms and suites, including 12 villas.

Mark Griffiths has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa

British national, Mark Griffiths has been appointed general manager of Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa, Kuwait. He began his career in Hampshire, England, working as a management trainee at Tylney Hall Hotel before joining Le Meridien Piccadilly hotel in London in 1990, where he held various managerial positions with Le Meridien hotels and resorts over a 14-year period in the UK, Thailand and Indonesia, a statement from the company said.