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Marketing Communications
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Ulrich Huth, the General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel, recently announced the promotion of Nancy Georggy to the position of Director of Marketing Communications. Seen in the picture: Ulrich Huth, the General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel with Nancy Georggy
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The excellent services
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The excellent services rendered by Sheraton Cairo Catering and Banquet team and the hotel's central location on the west bank of the river Nile are the main reasons that the hotel is always selected as the venue for important meetings and events. Following the protocol signed between both the Egyptian & Japanese Ministers of High Education the establish to Egyptian Japanese University for science and Technology, and taking into consideration that 2008 is the year Cooperation between Egypt & Japan, a meeting was held for the High committee of the project. Seen in the picture, Mr. Said Andraus Director of Residential, VIP Services Mr. Ayman Abaza Director of Banqueting and Catering in a memorable picture with the Dr. Ahmed Bahaa El Din and The Japanese Ambassador together with the Japanese Delegation.
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Marriott Red Sea Resort
Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Red Sea Resort sponsored Hamza Dirani, one of the best Middle East Karting Champions who won recently the 2nd place of the Middle East Karting Championship which ended in Sharm El Sheikh. The picture shows Hamza Dirani awarded the 2nd place of the Middle East Karting Championship.
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Marriott International’s policy
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Adopting with Marriott International’s policy of associates’ appreciation and rewarding, as well as encouraging the commitment and devotion spirit of the members of the Cairo Marriott team; Ulrich Huth, the General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel, did some promotions lately, as he promoted each of Heba Issa as Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing, Yasser Refai as Director of Corporate Sales, Sylvia Yanni as Senior Sales Manager, each of Marwa Wanass and Ahmed Sami as Account Sales Managers and Roushan Raafat as Event Booking Center Executive. Congratulations to all! Seen in the Picture: Ulrich Huth, the General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Nadia El Ansari, Director of Sales & Marketing with the promoted associates.
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Sheraton Alexandria celebrate
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in an elegant party at Tabia Ballroom, Sheraton Motazah Hotel Alexandria celebrated 2007 year end results amongst a bouquet of its distinct customers of corporate, travel and airlines companies. Atef Wilson General Manager of the hotel thanked the attendees for their great efforts & support they gave to the hotel during year 2007 which led to achieving remarkable results. Photo shows Sheraton team Atef Wilson, General Manager, Emad Moustafa, Deputy General Manager, Walid Khalifa, Director of sales, Hamdy Zaki, Director of Security and Legal Affairs and Azza El Desouki, Director of public Relations welcoming some of the party's VIP guests.
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Marriott Beach Resort celebrated
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Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Beach Resort celebrated recently its annual management celebration and distributed “Manager of the year 2007” awards at Taba Heights Marriott Red Sea Resort. Loay Mamdouh, Training Manager has been named “Manager of The Year 2007” for his hard work, professionalism, and excellent performance during the year 2007. The picture shows Mr. Nagy Arafat the General Manager, Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Beach Resort awarding Loay Mamdouh, Training Manager.
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Sherif Halim Director of Human Resources
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During a recent visit to Taba Heights Marriott Red Sea Resort, Sherif Halim Area Director of Human Resources for the Middle East & Africa announced that the Resort had qualified for two awards. Mr.Halim also announced that due to success since the summer of 2007, Taba Heights Red Sea Resort was overall winner for the whole UKIMEA region in 2007. Pictured from left to right: Mr. Nihad Kattan Area Vice President, Ibrahim Al Motaleb Taba Heights Marriott Red Sea Resort Human Resources Manager and Mr. Sherif Halim Area Director of Human Resources.
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Egyptian Minister of Investment
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H.E. Prime Minister, Dr. Ahmed Nazif and H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohi El Din, Egyptian Minister of Investment, witnessed the signing of a Letter of Intent between Misr Hotels, a subsidiary of the holding company for tourism, Hotels and Cinema, chaired by Mr. Aly Abdel Aziz, and Simon F. Cooper, president and chief operating officer, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C, to convert the Nile Hilton to The Ritz-Carlton, Cairo.
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Saladin Ballroom at Sheraton
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The Lebanese Embassy in Egypt chose Saladin Ballroom at Sheraton Cairo Hotel to organize an exclusive event commemorating the Martyr Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik EL Harari. It is worth mentioning, that Saladin Ballroom had been the chosen venue of the late prime minister yearly meetings with the Lebanese Egyptian Businessmen association. Sheraton Cairo with its central location has always been the chosen venue for important events and meeting. Seen in the picture Dr. Ali El Din Helal, Mr. Marwan Hamada Lebanese Minister of Communications, Mr. Faisal Fetfet & H.E. Khaled Zeyada, the Lebanese Ambassador.
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Canadian Chamber
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Canadian Chamber chose Grand Hyatt Cairo to hold a seminar about the intercultural relations between civilizations. The event took place under the auspices of H.E. Farouk Hosny Minister of Culture, who gave a speech about culture as an important link between civilizations and his nomination to UNISCO in addition to the new cultural projects in Egypt such as the New Egyptian Museum. The picture shows: H.E. Farouk Hosny, Minister of Culture welcomed by Rady Mamdouh Rady, Resident Manager of Grand Hyatt Cairo
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Hassan & Morcos movie
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Good News group chose the Galleria Leisure and Shopping center convention ball room to hold press conference to announce start photo shooting Hassan & Morcos movie getting together the two superstars Adel Imam and Omar El Sherif. The press conference was attended by large number of television and press members and a lot of prominent figures including actors who share the two superstars the movie. The attendees where all impressed by the professional service and the distinguish location of the hotel and the Galleria Leisure and Shopping center overlooking the Nile River. The picture shows: Adel Imam and Omar El Sherif welcomed by Marwa Eissa, the Marketing Manager for the Galleria Leisure and Shopping center.
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Yasser Arafat Foundation
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The "Yasser Arafat Foundation" recently held a dinner meeting to commemorate the achievements of the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat. The meeting was held under the auspices of H.E. Mahmoud Abbas "Abu Mazin", Prime Minister of the Palestinian Government at Gawharet El Nil Ballroom at the Nile Hilton. In
the photo: Mr. Haakon Gaarder- Larsen, Director of Operations, Nile Hilton welcoming H.E. Mahmoud Abbas Prime Minister of the Palestinian Government upon his arrival at the hotel.
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Healthy and delicious combinations
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Casper & Gambini's launched a new thrilling version of its Terrace Menu, fashionably serving newly introduced food and coffee beverages in the original extension of the outlet. The menu offers great choice of healthy and delicious combinations with the pizza, grill and salad bars to the delight of Casper & Gambini's customers, old and new. Casper & Gambini's Terrace; An enchanting venue and a destination not to miss!
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Pioneer innovation
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Known of its pioneer innovation and on the occasion of prophet Mohamed's birthday, the management of the Conrad Sharm El Sheikh Resort organized a parade where 2 team members, male and female, dressed up as the knight and the "Arooset El Mouled". Children residents were also dressed up as the traditional candy doll and the group marched on the resort's 650-meter beach.
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Airline in Saudi Arabia
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Sama, the newest Low-Fares airline in Saudi Arabia, is pleased to announce the launch of Sama’s first flights from Jeddah to Alexandria, Al-Nozha International Airport. On the inaugural flight were Mr. Andrew Cowen, CEO and Mr. Faisal Al-Duhaim, Director of Marketing, along with Sama officials and some key journalist. Sama is launching 4 weekly flights between Riyadh,
Jeddah and Alexandria.
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A. SriLankan Airlines
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A. SriLankan Airlines is proud to announce the launch of ‘SmiLes’, it new frequent flyer programme which promises a wide range of exciting rewards for passengers of Sri Lanka’s award-winning National Carrier. All members can exchange their miles for rewards such as free air tickets to Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the Far East; and upgrades. They also have a wide range
of other benefits such as pre-assigned seating and priority wait-listing. Photo shows: SriLankan aircraft
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Festival Hotels & Resorts
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Festival Hotels & Resorts had announced the opening of its first property "Festival Le Jaridn Resort - Hurghada ", The Resort is Placed in a wonderful landscape and comprises of 486 deluxe rooms , with 03 swimming pools , one for kids with water slides , a fascinating mix of world cuisines in 03 food and beverage outlets " Italian , Sea food in and main restaurant" , in addition to the pool bars ; Festival Le Jardin Resort is a place where you will enjoy a real holiday , excellent beach ,a young lively atmosphere throughout the day and an Attentive services , The resort will not take time to position itself and show what it stands for . Shown in the picture Hossam El Shaer – Chairman of Festival Hotels & Resorts with Mohamed Abu El Nasr Chairman of Abu El Nasr Investment co. “ owning of festival le Jardin “ while signing the contract between both companies
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Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
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In summer 2004 Movenpick Hotels & Resorts announced the take over of a resort on the Elephantine Island near Aswan. The extensive renovation and extension work is just about to be completed. The 5-star hotel, which now goes by the name of Movenpick Resort Aswan, delights with its contemporary design punctuated with Nubian style elements.
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Le Meridien Pyramids hotel
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Le Meridien Pyramids hotel is always committed to Excellence & lately the Training department at the Hotel organized the latest training seminar for all head of Departments on how to interview and choose the right candidates. Seen in the picture Barry Curran the General Manager, with all participants of Le Meridien Pyramids holding their training certificates.
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Grand Hyatt Cairo
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Grand Hyatt Cairo was chosen to hold the second Euro- Mediterranean conference for Technology and Communications. The conference was an initiative from the European UNHCR and under the patronage of Egypt Communications and Information Technology Ministry chaired by Slovenia, the current president of the European Union. The picture shows: H.E. Minister Tarek Kamel, Minister of Communications and Information and his Algerian counter part, welcomed by Rabab El Masry Director of Conferences and Events at the hotel
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InterContinental Hotels Group
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the appointment of Jϋrgen Baumhofas the new General Manager at InterContinental Semiramis Cairo. Baumhoff has held several General Manager Positions across a number of continents & cities including; Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, London and has recently returned from Qatar where he was CEO of a hotel Development company.
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International workshop
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Ramses Hilton hotel has been chosen to hold the International workshop for " Sustainable Plastics from renewable resources and
from agro-food Waste", H.E. Dr. Maged George Minister of State for Environmental Affaires as well as the Swiss Ambassador H.E. Mr. Charles Edward Held have inaugurated the workshop. In the picture: Dr. Maged George, Minister of State for Environmental Affaires, H.E. Mr. Charles Edward Held during the inauguration of the International workshop at Ramses Hilton.
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Josef Kufer, Senior Vice President
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Josef Kufer, Senior Vice President, Movenpick Hotels & Resrots Africa, Appointed recently, Johnny Mathis as the General Manger for the Movenpick Resort El Sokhna Opening June, 2008. Before joining the Movenpick Resort El Sokhna, He held the same position at the Movenpick Hotel Al Bidaa in Kuwait.
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Emirates Airline International
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Meridien Dahab Resort
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The newly opened Le Meridien Dahab Resort celebrated the achievement of all head departments who passed their first training course since hotel opening with merits. Seen in the picture David Martens the General Manager, with all head departments in a lovely gathering Picture over the pool island of the Resort.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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Along with Starwood Hotels & Resorts wide training regime and moving forward building methods; Le Méridien Heliopolis Management team and the first Le Méridien Hotel in Egypt
to have proudly completed an extensive 5 day “Service Culture” Training course conducted by Rana Tohme; Director of Service Culture Training Starwood EAME Division, in coordination with Mahitab ElHilaly, Training Manager Le Méridien Heliopolis. Photo shows; Mamdouh Farag General Manager, Le Méridien Heliopolis surrounded by the Team.
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Semiramis Intercontinental
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The Semiramis Intercontinental hosted recently President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pottering. He was welcomed upon arrival by Michel Tourniaire, General Manager of the Semiramis Intercontinental. During his two-day visit to Egypt he praised Cairo for liberalizing its telecommunications industry and for acting to improve the position of women in society.
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International Dancing Group
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The Ramses Hilton hosted the famous International Dancing Group ‘Lord of the Dance’ during their last visit to Egypt to perform their latest dancing show at the Cairo Opera House Main Hall, the revenue of the two parties were dedicated to the Charity Institutions in Egypt. Seen in photo: Mahmoud Mokhtar, Ramses Hilton General Manager with the “Lord of the Dance” dancing group upon their arrival to the Ramses Hilton.
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Conrad Hotels & Resorts
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The lights went out globally at Conrad Hotels & Resorts on Saturday in a bid to challenge climate change. Conrad’s hotels and resorts around the world flicked the switch in honor of the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Earth Hour. The global movement aims to reduce electricity demand globally, and to increase awareness of the role of coal- fired electricity as the greatest contributor to global warming.
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The Golden Green award
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Conrad Cairo hotel is the first down town hotel to be awarded the Golden Green award for its excellent performance in the integration of the international environmental systems. The hotel was appointed as “Highly commended Environmental Friendly Hotel and was awarded green globe certificate for 7 years”. Dr. Amal Reyad the Managing Director of the HIIS Hospitality
Industry Integrated Services expressed her appreciation to the hotel management system and the team members for their loyalty in implementing the standards for seven year, and for the upscale services.
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President and Chief Executive
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Mr. Bill Johnson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of H.J. Heinz Co. visited Dubai recently accompanied Mr. Mike Milone, Senior Vice President at Heinz to congratulate the Heinz Africa & Middle East Team for recording the fastest growth in 2007 amongst all Heinz companies. Photo shows; Mr. Mike Milone - Senior Vice President at H.J. Heinz Co, Mr. Bill Johnson - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of H.J. Heinz Co, Mr. Ali Saeed Al Bwardy - Chairman of Al Seer Group, Mr. Ajay Suri – Managing Director - Heinz Africa & Middle East
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Strategy in Egypt
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strategy in Egypt. At the end of 2007 two new luxury cruisers set sail on their maiden voyage on the Nile and Lake Nasser, and just recently two projects were announced in Sharm El Sheikh. Now a management agreement for a 5-star holiday resort in El Sokhna has been signed with the owning company Galalah
Company for Touristic investments S.A.E the official opening date is scheduled for June 2008.
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Christian Grage
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Movenpick Hotels & Resorts are proud to announce the appointment of Christian Grage as the VP Operations and Human Resources for their Africa Division.
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Head & Shoulders
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Head & Shoulders, the number one anti-dandruff shampoo in the world, had a major make-over: a modern trendy look with the same highly efficient formula! The sleek new curved bottle shape offers a variety of products to suit all hair types. With the new Head & Shoulders, your hair will be beautiful, healthy, with no trace of dandruff.
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Vendome Palace
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Vendome Palace, a leader in bringing exclusive precious items to the Egyptian market, has recently opened its first agent in Cairo, bringing with it a large selection of jewelry from the world’s top international designers as well as other precious items. The new store, which has opened at EGO Mall in Orouba Street, Heliopolis, will be the first showroom in Egypt for some of the top names in quality jewelry; from Versace, and Korloff, to Splendore, and will prove to offer a selection of choices that were previously unavailable in the country.
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