11 March 2015 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Centro Capital Centre by Rotana has appointed its new Director of Rooms, Osama Semaan.

The Syrian national joins the team bringing with him over 18 years of experience in various hotels within the Rotana chain.

Semaan started his career in 1997 by joining the pre-opening team at Al Bustan Rotana in Dubai. He has since worked across many of the chain's Middle East hotels especially those in the UAE, such as Jumeira Rotana and Rose Rayhaan in Dubai, the Cove Rotana Resort in Ras Al Khaimah and Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan in Abu Dhabi

He moves to Centro Capital Centre from his recent posting as the Director of Front Office at Al Ghurair Rayhaan and Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana, in Dubai.

Speaking on Semaan's appointment, Ayman Ashor, General Manager of Centro Capital Centre Hotel by Rotana said: "With his commendable experience within the hotel industry, we are sure that Osama will be a great asset to our management team and will help consolidate our successful position in the business hotel market in Abu Dhabi."

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About Centro Capital Centre
Centro is a modern, stylish and affordable lifestyle business hotel. Developed by one of the most successful and applauded hotel groups in the region, Centro is a contemporary concept that is young and fresh in its approach, original in its presentation, and dynamic in its offerings.

It is designed for a new generation of travelling executives who demand both finesse and functionality at reasonable rates. Created for purpose - from the ground up - Centro signals the launch of a new genre of executive hospitality. With chic looks and slick delivery underlying its service offering, Centro is an inspired philosophy and sets an unparalleled benchmark for the budget conscious business traveller.

Centro Capital Centre is the perfect place for you with its unique location close to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the UAE capital and only 20 minutes from the airport. The hotel offers business travellers, residents and holiday makers alike an experience that can only be offered at Centro Hotels by Rotana.

About Rotana
Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 100 properties throughout the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels 'Treasured Time'. This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you.

Further information on any Rotana property, its brands or reservations can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of the regional sales offices.

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