Walid El Awadly
The Management of Grand Hyatt Cairo announced the appointment of Walid El Awadly as the new Director of Rooms Division for Grand Hyatt Cairo. Walid has many years of experience in the hospitality industry whereas he held several positions in International hotel chains. Prior to joining Grand Hyatt Cairo, his most recent position was Executive Assistant Manager Rooms at Grand Hyatt Peking.
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Biggest Meeting Promotion at The Ramses Hilton
Hilton will launch its biggest Meeting promotion yet where up to ten meeting attendees will go free at meetings held throughout 2009 at more than 210 participating Hilton Family hotels in the Middle East, Africa, UK and Europe. One in every five attendees booked will not be charged the hotel’s regular meeting rate, so that for a meeting of ten people, two attendees are free, right up to a meeting of 50 attendees where ten are free. According to Jude Bissert, Director of Business Marketing for Hilton Family of Hotels, the offer is very competitive within the current marketplace and provides real value for companies looking to streamline their costs for meetings and events.
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Tony Blair @ the Grand Rotana Resorts & Spa
Grand Rotana Resort & Spa has been chosen to host delegations participating in Gaza Reconstruction Conference. The reason behind that is the resort's unique location, services and also the unlimited preparations that have been offered by all the resort’s stuff members. In fact, more than 15 delegations from various countries have been hosted by the resort, and were led by the Lebanese Prime Minister; Mr. Fouad Siniora, as well as the state of Kuwait, Spain, Palestine, Belgium, Lithuania, Mexico, Argentina, Austria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Czech Republic. Worth mentioning that Mr. Fouad Siniora has expressed the comfort he has felt & seen during his stay at Grand Rotana is similar to that he feels at home and if he has the opportunity to spend a holiday, then it would not hesitate to spend it at the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa. The picture Shows Azmi Sami, Assistant Executive Manager with the Quartet Representative to the Middle East, Mr. Tony Blair during his visit to the resort.
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Movenpick Hotel & Resorts
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract with Campaign Tunisienne de Développment Touristique for a new upscale resort and conference property at the Tunisian holiday destination of Sousse. The Movenpick Resort & Thalasso Sousse is the Swiss Hotel Group's second resort in Tunisia and comprises 627 rooms. This beachside hotel is located in the heart of the city along the lively cornice and is scheduled to open in July 2009.
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Colori at Marriott
Colori by Raxevsky continues to travel the world, observe tropical colors and admire exceptional physical beauty! The launching of 2009 Colori by Raxevsky summer collection will be taking place in Neama Bay in the Sharm El Sheikh Marriott May 1st, 2009. Colori by Raxevsky is the leading company in production and selling women wear in Greece, with 57 stores in Europe, arrived finally to Egypt as gate for the Middle East.
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Earth Hour @ the Cairo Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa participated in Earth Hour, a global environmental awareness event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to send a powerful global message about environmental awareness and caring for the planet. Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh observed Earth Hour by taking energy-saving measures for one full hour 8:30 – 9:30 pm. Several measures have been taken such as; turning off exterior signage lighting; dimming off non-essential interior lighting; using candlelight in restaurants and bars, hotel guests have been informed about the hotel’s observation of Earth Hour and attended get-to-gather reception with the management featuring signature green cocktails.
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Performance
Sheraton Cairo Hotel is always keen on influencing their associates to offer the best of what they can give for the welfare of their property where they will be rewarded in return for their exceptional Performance as a sort of motivation, influence & enthusiasm to develop, grow & excel. Sheraton Cairo Hotel won Expedia 's award as the top room nights' producer in Egypt for 2008 which means that Sheraton Cairo has the highest market share in Egypt during the last year, in terms of room nights reflecting that it became the first choice of Expedia guests during 2008.
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Sales Revolution Initiative
Marriott Global Sales in the Middle East & Africa has recently launched a unique Marriott Sales Revolution Initiative across the region aimed at countering the effects of worldwide economic downturn. The main objective of the Sales Revolution Initiative, unveiled by Mr Samir Daqqaq – Vice President, Global Sales, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International, is to drum-up business in the region during these challenging economic times.Photo shows: Samir Daqqaq – Vice President, Global Sales, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International (front row, third from right), with Marriott Sales Revolution team.
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Lebanese Promotion at Fairmont Heliopolis
Fairmont Heliopolis is getting ready to impress its guests during the month of May 2009 with a “Lebanese Promotion” at Al Dabké restaurant. You are invited to experience a spectacular exhibition of authentic Lebanese cuisine specially prepared by Chef Michel through a variety of diverse and distinct Lebanese cold & hot mezzeh, fatta and grilled dishes as well as Lebanese specialty of famous yoghurt menu satisfying all tastes. Speaking on the occasion of the Lebanese promotion beginning on Friday 1st May 2009, Ahmed Kandil, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Fairmont Heliopolis said that promotions like this would bring chance to local and expatriate community living in Cairo to experience such fabulous Lebanese cuisine.
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Hillary Clinton at the Hyatt Regency Sharm
Hyatt Regency as the preferred hotel for all delegations visiting Sharm El Sheikh was chosen to accommodate the US Secretary of State, Mrs. Hillary Clinton during her recent visit to Sharm El
Sheikh to attend the International Conference in support of the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Ghaza. Mrs. Clinton acknowledged the resort’s fantastic array of exquisite restaurants; sophisticated conference and leisure facilities which promises to make the hotel a top choice world-wide. The picture shows Mr. Stefan Gaessler, General Manager and Mr. Yousry Ali, Resident Manager of the hotel welcoming Mrs. Clinton upon her arrival.
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Conrad Cairo hosted A familiarization trip
In effort to promote tourism to Egypt, Conrad Cairo has recently hosted a familiarization trip for top Jordanian and Syrian travel agents. The educational FAM trip VIP attendees were General Managers of top travel agencies. The guests expressed their admiration on Conrad’s kind hospitality and the excellent service; Seen on the photo Kevin Brett-General Manager-Conrad Cairo, Simat Eldika-Director of Public Relations & Communications, Nasser Mokhtar- Director of Business Development and Hossam Migahid-Groups Manager with FAM trip attendees.
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Bridge Tournament At The Ramses Hilton
For the 26th consecutive year the Ramses Hilton hotel has been chosen by the Egyptian bridge Federation headed by Mr. Atef El Gamal too host the 26th International Bridge Tournament. Around 400 professional players gathered from all over the world to participate in their beloved sport. A Gala Dinner, which took place at the Ramses Hilton Grand Ballroom and where gold and silver prizes and special awards were distributed to all the winners. Shown in the picture; The 26th International Bridge Tournament Gala Dinner held at Ramses Hilton Grand Ballroom.
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Saudi Travel Agencies & Press Delegation
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Karim El Nahas General Manager Grand Rotana & Spa
Imad Elias, Executive Vice President and Chief operating officer for Rotana Hotels, announced the appointment of Karim Nahas as the New General Manager, for the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa Sharm El Sheikh.
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Fam Trip
Emeco Travel and Semiramis InterContinental co hosted recently a FAM trip for group incentive house executives from Spain, France, UK, Belgium German Russia Brazil France Greece, Spain/Madrid, USA, S. Africa, Italy and Argentina with specialized MICE divisions. The group had the opportunity to experience the hotels dining destinations, culinary delicacies and spend a morning out with Feluccas on the Nile. Participants in the fam trip were impressed by the Cairo’s varied event venues and the Semiramis InterContinental facilities and services. The fam trip is part of Emeco Travel and the Semiramis InterContinental plan to showcase Egypt’s and Cairo’s potential as an incentive and meeting destination.
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Promotions @ Marriott
Nagy Arafat, General Manager of Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Red Sea Resort announced the promotion of the following calibers; Hesham Dawoud has been newly hired to assume his position as Director of Food & Beverage, Karim Fouad from Director of Services to Room's Operation Manager, Tarek Ahmed from Restaurants Manager to Director of Restaurants, Mohamed Farouk from Director of Food & Beverage to Resident Manager.
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Ashish Khullar Director of Revenue Marriott Hotel Cairo
Ulrich Huth the General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel, recently announced the appointment of Ashish Khullar as the Director of Revenue. Ashish has a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, India and has acquired an MBA from the University of Massachusetts –Amherst, USA. His knowledge in the revenue management, systems and strategies will give a competitive edge to the hotel. Seen in the Picture: Ulrich Huth, the General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel with Ashish Khullar, the new Director of Revenue.
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The First Marriott in France
The first franchised Courtyard by Marriott property in France will open in late 2010 under an agreement reached between Marriott International (MAR:NYSE) and Societe Hoteliere de Boulogne. The 115-room, moderate-tiered Courtyard by Marriott Paris Boulogne will be located in the redevelopment of an historic building that was originally owned by the Banque de France at 114 Route de la Reine in the city center of Boulogne-Paris. The original edifice will house the hotel’s public areas including an open, spacious lobby, bar and restaurant; 336 square meters of conference space, a fitness facility and some guest rooms. An addition will be built behind and above the existing building, including three additional floors of guest rooms.
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Miss Ukraine @ Sheraton Sharm
Mr.Firas Irsheidat, the Hotel General Manager, Crowned the winner, the dazzling Miss Ukraine Beauty Queen and valuable prizes awarded to the Ukrainian Beauty Queens. In a joyful and cheerful evening glittered in a most glamorous and luxurious setting, Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa hosted the Miss Ukraine Beauty Queen pageant. Twenty Ukrainian Beauty Queens strolled on the catwalk to win the title of Miss Ukraine and the diamond studded crown. The Hotel was chosen by “Tez Tour” travel agency, to be the venue for Miss Ukraine Beauty Queen contest.
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Adidas 60th Birthday
Adidas Originals has announced the launch of its 60th birthday year under the banner of Celebrate Originality. The focus for activities is the backdrop of a house party. Cutting edge music stars such as Katy Perry, Estelle, Missy Elliott, the Tings Tings and Darryl ‘D.M.C’ McDaniels from hip-hop pioneers Run DMC have come together to celebrate the new spring/ summer adidas Originals 2009 collection. Hence, adidas Egypt gathered to celebrate and introduce the new products that will be launched soon in Egypt.
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The Sales & Marketing team
The Sales & Marketing team of the Cairo Marriott Hotel smashed all financial records & expectations by receiving two very prestigious successive awards, the “Property Sales & Marketing Team of the Year 2008 - Marriott Hotels” among all Marriott properties in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Middle East & Africa (UKIMEA) region! Seen in the photo: Paul Malcom, Regional Vice President of Sales & Marketing UKIMEA region – Jeff Strachan, Area Director of Sales & Marketing Middle East & Africa – Ulrich Huth, General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel – Nadia Al Ansari , Director of Sales & Marketing at Cairo Marriott Hotel with the winning Sales & Marketing team.
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Front Office at the Movenpick El Sokhna
Philippe Queriaud, General Manager of the Movenpick Resort El sokhna announced recently the appointment of Sherif Afify as a front Office Manager and Salah El Din Ahmed Moustafa as an assistant Front Office Manager for the 162 room resort. Sherif Afifi join the Movenpick Resort El Sokhna with more than 7 years of experience . Sherif gained his experience from working for several international hotel chains. Salah El Din Ahmed Moustafa joins the Movenpick Resort El Sokhna with more than 8 years of experience. The photo shows . General Manager, Philippe Querfaud welcoming Sherifand Salah to the Movenpick Resort El Sokhna Team.
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EMEA winning team @ Semiramis
The winning ways team of Ambassador 3rd quarter enrolments to EMEA The team consists out of Guest relation and Reception team members who made a great effort in identifying and selling the Ambassador membership and together with their colleagues ensuring the delivery of the Ambassador benefits at the Semiramis intercontinental. Photo shows Nesma Atef, Shahenda Ibrahim, Nevine Farouk,Nermine Nabil & Karim Tamaa.
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Promotions @ Semiramis InterContinental
Jürgen Baumhoff, General Manager Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, announced the promotion of Hala Sabry to Director of Sales and Marketing, Hesham El Essawy to Security and Government Relations Manager, Mariet Frens to Executive Assistant Manager (EAM), Mohamed Amin to Director of Sales, Nancy Abdel Halim to Personal Assistant to the General Manager, and Sherif Abu Rida to Operations Support & Special Projects Manager. Mr. Baumhoff also announced the appointment of Nermeen Hubayier as Assitant Training Manager. Congratulations…. for the well deserved promotions and positions in Cairo’s foremost hotel the Semiramis InterContinental.
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Earth Hour At The Intercontinental
InterContinental Hotels Group Egypt participated this year in Earth Hour - a global environmental awareness event organized by the world Wildlife Fund (WWF) - to send a powerful global
message about the importance of environment sustainability and caring for the planet. All hotels turned off their lights and took other energy-saving measures for one full hour, underscoring the company's commitment to environmental sustainability. Photo shows: Semiramis InterContinental Earth Hour Steering Team midst of the candle lit lobby.
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The Opening Ceremony of Safir Hotel Cairo
Safir Zamalek Hotel Company, International Tourism & Investment Consortium, the Owning Company of Safir Hotel Cairo represented by Mr. Mishal El Masad, Chairman in-cooperation with Safir International Hotel Management Company represented by the Chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Fadel Al Sabah & Engineer Fawzi Al Musullum, Vice Chairman held an elegant opening Ceremony to celebrate the opening of Safir Hotel Cairo after renovation with total cost of 90 million Egyptian Pounds. His Excellency Mr. Mustafa El Shamaly, Kuwaiti Minister of Finance & His Excellency Mr. Zohair Jaranna, Egyptian Minister of Tourism & His Excellency Dr. Rashid Hamad El Hamad, Ambassador of Kuwait inaugurated the hotel in an elegant celebration. Also the Ceremony was honored by the presence of their Excellencies Ambassadors of Gulf Countries, Permanent Representatives to the Arab League, Diplomatic Corps, Tourism Sector Key Personnel, a Delegation of Media People, Elite of Businessmen, Safir International Hotel Management Company’s Members, Safir Sister Hotels General Managers, Owning Company members represented by Mrs. Sharifa Baqer, General Manager of Safir Zamalek Hotel Company, International Tourism & Investment Consortium. Photo shows His Excellency Sheikh Fadel El Sabah, Mr. Mishael Al Masad, Mrs. Sharifa Baqer, Mr. Fawzi Al Musallum, Mr. Ihab El Kerdani & Mr. Hussein Shoukry, Hotel General Manager & Mrs. Imtenan Sadek during the opening ceremony.
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Nokia, the World Leader in Mobility
Nokia, the world leader in mobility, today announced the introduction of new services for the Egyptian market using the latest Nokia Maps 2.0 application. Nokia's maps and navigation solution gives consumers navigation features, local content and world maps directly on their mobile device. “By taking the navigation experience out of the car and into the pockets of the consumers, Nokia is enabling Egyptian consumers to explore and discover,” said Mohamed El Sheakh, Services Manager, Nokia Middle East and Africa. “Having Nokia Maps on your device gives our consumers a new sense of the surroundings around them, with the possibility to discover new places and share them with your friends.”
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Marriott Hotel Twickenham
Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has opened the 156-room London Marriott Hotel Twickenham under a management agreement with Rugby Football Union. The hotel sits at Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby. The General Ganager is Paul Davies, Giles Nash is the Director of Sales and Marketing. The hotel is currently offering a special introductory rate of ₤125 ($183 USD) per night.
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Minister of Social Solidarity at Conrad
Conrad Cairo recently hosted HE Dr. Ali Moselhy- Minister of Social Solidarity for an open speech with some of the men of the State discussing the achievements made concerning the social solidarity issues. Seen in the photo: Medhat Youssef, Director of Finance- Conrad Cairo welcoming HE DR. Ali Moselhy upon his arrival.
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Best Chocolate in the World! Now at Grand Hyatt Cairo
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Adidas Spring/Summer Collection
Adidas has introduced the new spring/summer women’s collection, a distinctive and inspirational new range that showcases the brand’s philosophy across different brands of sportswear. Launched at all adidas stores, the collection also include the exclusive line of yoga-wear from world-renowned yoga instructor and adidas global yoga expert, Rainbeau Mars.
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