Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, November 8th 2010 [ME NewsWire]:
Swiss-Behotel International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Philippe Belhay as General Manager for its upcoming Resort, ‘Winter Valley Dead Sea by Swiss-Belhotel’ in Jordan, one of its latest properties in a series of prestegious additions marking the group’s rapid expansion plans.
Mr. Belhay, both a French and British national, brings with him over 25 years of experience in hotel management with an expertise in food and beverage operations, aquired in Europe, North Africa and The Middle East.
Mr. Thomas van Vliet, Vice President of Operations and Development, Swiss-Belhotel International Middle East, commented on Mr. Belhay’s appointment: “It is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Belhay to our growing team in The Middle East and I am confident that he, with his extensive experience, will lead the Resort through the challenging pre-opening phase into a smooth and successful soft-opening by the first quarter of 2011”
Mr. Omar Hazineh, General Manager of Winter Valley Tourism Company, the Owning Company of the Resort welcomed Mr. Belhay, “This Resort being our first in Dead Sea, we have entrusted Mr. Belhay, with his vast experience, to lead the team and are certain of the success he will bring. We welcome him on board and wish him the best on his endeavour.”
‘Winter Valley Dead Sea by Swiss-Belhotel’ in Jordan is located on the northern shores of the Dead Sea in Jordan, and comprises of 161 guest rooms and suites. The Resort boasts a variety of food and beverage outlets in addition to leisure facilities such as the Winter Spa. The Resort can also cater to business travellers as it is well equipped with a business center, meeting and banqueting facilities that can accommodate up to 300 persons.
About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International is a rapidly expanding international management company with over 60 hotels, resorts and projects globally. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hong Kong (SAR), Swiss-Belhotel International manages hotels in Asia/Pacific and The Middle East including CHINA • VIETNAM • PHILIPPINES • MALAYSIA • INDONESIA • AUSTRALIA • KUWAIT • JORDAN • OMAN • QATAR • KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES • YEMEN. Ranked in the top 100 international hotel management companies and awarded as Indonesia’s Leading Global Hotel Chain, Swiss-Belhotel International’s rapid expansion will see substantial growth in The Middle East as well as focus on growth in China. Refer to Group Website www.swiss-belhotel.com
For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Ayla Haas
Regional Sales & Marcom Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
PO Box 181723
Telephone (971) 4295 8408
Facsimile (971) 4295 8409
E-mail: aylahaas@swiss-belhotel.com
www.swiss-belhotel.com
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