InterContinental Hotels Group, the world’s most global hotel company, has appointed Raffi Torikian as Director of Sales and Marketing at the stunning InterContinental Le Vendome, Beirut, Lebanon.
Torikian, who has been consistently committed to the success of the hotel since joining in 2001 as a sales executive, is thrilled to have been promoted to the most senior sales position at the prime Beirut property.
Impressed with Torikian’s dedication, Denis Johnson, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, InterContinental Hotels Group Middle East and Africa, said: “Raffi joined the hotel as a sales executive in 2001 and has since occupied several positions in the department before landing the senior role. Raffi’s dedication to the hotel, his constant drive for results and natural leadership skills have all contributed to him emerging as one of the hotel’s most dynamic sales people and team leader.”
Born in Lebanon in 1971, Torikian attended the Notre Dame University in Beirut and graduated in 1996 with a BBA, specializing in Business Marketing. Torikian intends to further boost the property’s exposure to international markets. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and conveniently located near the Solidere business district and city centre, the hotel – which is a gracious and comfortable French-style property – already boasts a reputation for being one of the country’s most popular and stylish hotels.
“It has been wonderful working with the entire team at the Le Vendome InterContinental Beirut. Being promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing is a great honor and I look forward to fulfilling the expectations of the entire team,” said Torikian.
“There are certain aspects of the hotel that set it apart from the competition in Beirut and the main factor is that the 73 rooms and suites all blend local flair with international sophistication setting new standards of excellence in Lebanese hospitality. This is something that we are all proud of and have full confidence in promoting.”
Offering the highest standards of services and amenities, visitors can enjoy direct-dial phones, voice mail, DVD on demand, interactive TV system, 24 hour room service, private safe box, mini bar and an in-room mobile business center consisting of a laptop with printer, fax, photocopier and scanner.
The business center located in the lobby further enhances the business travelers’ ease and comfort, providing full secretarial services, translation, Internet access as well as laptop, fax and mobile phone rental.
Offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the Mediterranean, Sydney’s Club bar and restaurant – located on the rooftop of the InterContinental Le Vendome – is the perfect setting to sit back and unwind after a long day of meetings or sightseeing. Offering an exclusive array of dishes to suit all tastes, Sydney’s offers a relaxed atmosphere, stylishly decorated with a distinct Gentleman’s Club ambiance.
Luxury treatment continues in the hotel’s newly refurbished Royal Suite. Spanning 220 square meters, the Suite provides breathtaking views at the highest level of the hotel. “Furnished with wonderful antiques, the suite has an understated elegance and air of sophistication. The colors used throughout the bedrooms and living area are derived from original 19th century architecture and designed by renowned French architect Pierre Yves Rochon,” said Torikian.
The Royal Suite features unique design concepts, upscale amenities whilst still incorporating all the high-tech amenities one would expect from the twenty first century. With the master bedroom including a powder room, bathroom with Jacuzzi along with a guest bedroom and en-suite bathroom, guests can enjoy curtains and bed hangings from the finest French designed textile houses, while the headboard and valances feature hand embroidered work.
Located on the 9th floor, the Diplomatic Suite is designed with approximately 130 square meters of luxurious living space. “You will find the perfect getaway for business while working in this newly refurbished Suite upon an Augustin Directoire desk and an Empire desk chair whilst overlooking the Mediterannean sea.” Enthused Torikian. A Louis XVI headboard King size bed is accentuated in this rich-mahogany-finished Louis XV and XVI inspired room offering the ultimate in luxury and finesse to its occupiers.
