Nassar joined Hilton International in 1988 and has held various managerial positions at Luxor Hilton, Hilton El Ain in UAE, Nile Hilton and Hilton Sharm Dreams in Sharm El Sheikh.
Greg O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor as Chief Development Officer
O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor from Piper Jaffray & Company in Atlanta, where he served as managing director and led a division of the hospitality investment banking team that focused on the development of privately-owned hotels.
Accor names Balendra Nagesvaran as Vice President of Operations Luxury and Upscale Brands
The segment he will lead encompasses all Sofitel (luxury), Pullman (upscale), and MGallery (upscale) hotels throughout the region, excluding Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort adds three to management team
Brett Schoenfield is the new General Manager, Pamela Wolff is the new Director of Sales and Marketing and Sandra Lamey joins as the new Spa Director.
Ahmed Al Bik appointed Hotel Manager of Rosewood Hotel Georgia
A Rosewood veteran, Al Bik has been with the brand since 2006, serving first as assistant director of rooms at Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel and then as hotel manager of Rosewood Jeddah.
Alastair Thomann new Managing Director at Pentahotels
Rosewood has restructured and centralised the brand under the leadership of Alastair Thomann who will supervise pentahotels’ entire global strategy, from brand standards and brand culture to the operating side of the business.
Alexander Kandalaft joins Swissôtel Merchant Court as Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms
In his new role, he will be assisting GM Rainer Tenius in leading the daily operations of the hotel and be responsible for the leadership and management of the Rooms and Spa Divisions.
Matthias Geoffroy to head Revenue Management teams at two Rotana properties
After starting out in F&B, Geoffroy made a career switch to Revenue Management and has worked with international hotel brands such as InterContinental Hotels and Hilton Worldwide.
Eric Pellen new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
Chef Pellen will oversee the operation of nine upscale outlets and banquet events as well.
Amir Lababedi named VP for Development, Middle East and South Asia at Mövenpick
Although Mövenpick already has a significant presence in the Middle East with 29 properties currently in operation, this appointment highlights its intention to grow by adding more destinations to its portfolio.
