Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced the appointment of Sébastien Carre as Group Head of Hospitality. In this key role, Mr. Carre will lead the hospitality function for all RSG destinations and self-operated properties to elevate Saudi Arabia’s position in global tourism.
Mr. Carre brings more than 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality to RSG. A graduate of VATEL Hospitality & Tourism Business School in Lyon, France, his impressive background includes notable leadership roles in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Islands. This experience demonstrates his ability to lead in diverse and dynamic markets.
His addition to the RSG team reflects the company’s commitment to bringing in top-tier talent to drive innovation and success in the hospitality sector. RSG is planning to hire over 700 hospitality professionals in the next 12 months.
Before joining RSG, Mr. Carre served as Regional Vice President at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. He oversaw properties in the Seychelles, Abu Dhabi, Tanzania, Azerbaijan, and South Africa. In addition, he led a comprehensive reinvention of the brand’s presence in Mauritius, where under his leadership, the resort achieved record-breaking results. He has also held leadership roles at Four Seasons in Johannesburg, Sharm El Sheikh, Bora Bora, Provence, and Washington DC, among others.
The Red Sea welcomed its first guests in 2023, with Six Senses Southern Dunes and The St Regis Red Sea Resort now available for booking. The Red Sea International Airport (RSI) has been receiving a regular schedule of domestic and regional flights since September 2023. Desert Rock, Thuwal Private Retreat and Shebara will all welcome guests later this year. AMAALA remains on track to welcome its first guests in 2025, when the first resorts complete as part of Triple Bay phase one, along with Corallium and the iconic Yacht Club.
