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REZIDOR’S FEMALE GM IS A FIRST FOR SAUDI
The Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed the first Saudi Arabian woman to become a General Manager in the country’s hospitality industry. Maram Kokandi will take the post at Park Inn
by Radisson hotel in Jeddah, which is scheduled to open later this summer. Kokandi studied hospitality management in
the United Kingdom before moving back to the Middle East, taking up various hospitality roles in Saudi Arabia. The appointment complements the Saudi
CELEBRITY CRUISES FLOATS LUXURIOUS NEW SHIP
Bringing together the work of world-class archi- tects and offering unparalleled luxury, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its new ship, Celebrity Edge. The vessel, launched in the run up to Arabian
Travel Market, boasts staterooms with expansive verandas and stunning suites, all designed entirely in 3D. Two new Iconic Suites, situated above the ship’s bridge, have panoramic windows framing the dining room, living room and bedrooms, while a 700 square foot veranda offers ocean views. Marking the company’s first new ship class
in 10 years, Celebrity Edge can accommodate 2,918 guests in high-tech cabins, while there is an
excellent selection of dining and entertainment. The ship offers an exclusive space, The Retreat, where guests can enjoy a private pool, sun deck and lounge with butler service, while The Rooftop Garden is a green space for games and activities during the day. By night, it is transformed into a venue for live music and outdoor movies. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celeb-
rity Cruises, said: “Our new class of ship will allow guests to experience journeys with uniqueness and sophistication.” ——— Visit stand CP2510
Vision 2030, which launched last year and empha- sises Saudi women’s role in spearheading the kingdom’s social and professional growth. Meanwhile, the Rezidor Hotel Group’s
‘Balanced Leadership’ initiative aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace via lead- ership programmes, inclusive policies and cham- pioning awareness. Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO of
the Rezidor Hotel Group, said: “We are committed to empowering our women in leadership, and this announcement is a momentous achievement, not only for our group but for the hospitality industry worldwide. We are confident that this milestone will inspire other women across the region to pursue their career aspirations in hospitality.”
Mark Willis, Area Vice President, Middle East
& Turkey, said: “This announcement is a testimony to how the kingdom is progressing in this direc- tion. We have already come a long way, from six female employees in 2014 to 84 today, with 12 in leadership positions. “The Rezidor Hotel Group is proud to have
Maram as one of its leaders, and we believe that she will become a role model for Saudi women at home and worldwide.” ——— Visit stand HC0730
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OMAN’S HOTEL PIPELINE SET FOR MAJOR BOOST
As tourism numbers continue to rise, a host of new properties are primed to open in Oman. The openings are part of a wider growth strat- egy in the sultanate to welcome more business and leisure visitors, as it targets an annual tour- ism increase of eight to 12 percent. New additions this year include a three-star
hotel on Muttrah Corniche, the three-star Al Irfan International Hotel in Bausher and the four-star Sundus Rotana at Airport Heights. Two luxury hotels will follow, forming part of the sustainable Madinat Al Irfan Urban City in Oman’s capital
Muscat. The mixed-use development, home to Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, will also welcome a 304-room JW Marriott and four- star Crowne Plaza, due to launch later this year. Said bin Mohammed Al Qasmi, Chief Project
Officer of Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran), said: “The development’s new hub is going to be extraordinary – a new urban fabric will be introduced into Muscat, offering a multitude of opportunities for residents and visitors alike. ——— Visit stand ME2110
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