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Released on 20/02/24 – Updated on 20/02/24
Hotel group Rotana has actually revealed the visit of Philip Barnes as Chief Executive Officer, efficient 1 March 2024.
Selim El Zyr, Vice President of Rotana, revealed his pride in inviting Mr Barnes, highlighting his substantial management experience and understanding of the international hospitality market. Mr Barnes, who has almost 25 years’ experience with Fairmont Hotels & & Resorts, is anticipated to enhance the brand name and functional quality of the Rotana hotel group. His ingenious vision ought to assist form Rotana’s trajectory and enhance its existence in essential markets.
Throughout his period at Fairmont Hotels & & Resorts, Mr Barnes held a range of executive positions in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Most significantly, he held the position of Regional Vice President, Southern California (2020 – 2022). Barnes brings a wealth of market know-how to Rotana, having actually formerly dealt with leading brand names such as Four Seasons Hotels & & Resorts and Shangri La Hotels & & Resorts.
In the Middle East, Barnes was Regional Vice President of Fairmont Hotels & & Resorts for the United Arab Emirates (2009-2011), managing operations at numerous homes consisting of Fairmont Palm Dubai and Fairmont Bab al Bar Abu Dhabi. He likewise held Vice President positions for the Middle East area (2007-2009), managing advancements and prepared openings in numerous nations.
Rotana’s portfolio presently consists of 19,602 secrets and 6 brand names. In the United Arab Emirates alone, the group has 36 hotels with 10,159 secrets, while in Saudi Arabia it runs 8 hotels with 2,183 secrets. Mr Barnes’ visit shows Rotana’s dedication to driving development and development in the hospitality sector.
“I am fortunate to sign up with Rotana– a homegrown brand name associated with offering visitors with the greatest service levels throughout the area. I eagerly anticipate working carefully with the broader group to grow Rotana’s tradition and securely place it as one of the leading hospitality gamers in the area. Together, we will start a journey to redefine hospitality, producing Treasured Time for our visitors and setting brand-new standards for the market.” – Barnes.
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