In recognition of his sterling performance, Kempinski Hotels announced the promotion of Haytham Abu Dahab to the post of Area Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, Abu Dahab will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing efforts of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and Kempinski Hotel Aqaba.
Prior to his promotion, he was working as Director for Sales and Marketing at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar where was instrumental in driving occupancy levels up.
Kempinski Hotels is anticipating a steep rise in inbound tourism in the region, and its properties in Jordan have become popular holiday destinations for both regional and international tourists. “Haytham’s experience and sales expertise will help us achieve our goals to strengthen our position as the leading luxury hotel group in both Jordan and the region. I am delighted to have him on our team, and wish him success in his new position,” said Duncan O’ Rourke, Regional Director, Kempinski Hotels.
Abu Dahab’s boasts an extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including employment at various prestigious international hotel brands in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, including the Sheraton Dammam Hotel and Towers, and the Movenpick Dead Sea and Movenpick Aqaba.
Abu Dahab is delighted with the promotion, saying: “This is a wonderful opportunity to embrace my experience and work to achieve some very challenging goals. I am looking forward to what lies ahead and am confident in pursuing the best results possible.”
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels was founded in Germany in 1897. Kempinski’s impressive portfolio of distinctive properties includes historical landmarks, unique hide-away resorts and vibrant city hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. Rich in tradition, each Kempinski hotel celebrates the local culture and customs of its destination whilst maintaining the impeccable personalised service for which Kempinski is renowned. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning luxury traveller.
As a valued private-sector member of the Stop TB Partnership, Kempinski is proud to support the Luis Figo Campaign to Stop TB through the distribution of campaign postcards in guest rooms, explaining how tuberculosis, if it is diagnosed and treated with effective medication, is curable. We share the Stop TB Partnership’s vision and goal of a TB-free world.
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