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Salalah - Salalah Rotana Resort recently appointed 20-year hospitality veteran, Hossam Kamal, as its new General Manager. With a career spanning over a decade within the Rotana Group, working at properties in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, the seasoned professional has now taken the helm of the group's first five star resort in the Sultanate and the country's largest freestanding hotel.
Rotana's Area Vice President for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates and the Governorate of Dhofar in the Sultanate of Oman, Greg Allan, said, "The greatest asset in our industry is people and we therefore nurture the potential of our employees and enhance their capacities to create Rotana's future leaders. Kamal is the perfect example of someone who has grown exponentially within the group, having worked across different departments beginning at the front office and working his way up the ladder. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry, but more importantly in the Rotana philosophy of treasured time. We are confident that he will take the resort to even greater heights."
Newly appointed General Manager of Salalah Rotana Resort, Hossam Kamal, said, "The resort's many successes in its opening year is promising and means there is vast potential for growth which I look forward to exploring. My team is ambitious, passionate and eager to develop professionally and I hope to share my years in this industry with them while also learning from them. Our aim is to continue to raise benchmarks as a landmark in setting the tone of hospitality in Oman to drive the industry's development."
Kamal boasts an impressive hospitality background, having spent four years as the General Manager of Fujairah Rotana Resort and Spa, Al Aqah Beach, nearly three years as the Executive Assistant Manager of The Cove Rotana Resort and three years at Grand Rotana Resort and Spa, Sharm El Sheikh as Director of Front Office and Director of Rooms. Prior to joining the Rotana Group, Kamal trained and worked with accomplished hospitality names including Starwoods Hotels and Resorts and InterContinental Hotels Group. With experience along the entire spectrum of a hotel's operations, Kamal is adept at identifying key projects, expanding existing business with strong sales techniques and winning customer loyalty. He is a visionary leader with extensive experience in developing and leading teams to ensure first-class hotel operations that support strategic growth.
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About Salalah Rotana
Only 20km from Salalah Airport and along the Arabian coast, Salalah Rotana Resort is ideally located in the Salalah Beach destination. Spread over an area of 15.6 million square metres with an 8.2km beachfront, Salalah Beach is located in one of the most breath-taking natural settings in the Sultanate, between spectacular mountains, fresh water springs and tropical scenery where wildlife and frankincense trees can be marveled.
The waterfront resort's 400 rooms and suites are built around waterways, whisking guests away to a coastal utopia. The resort prides itself on providing five-star opulence synonymous with the Rotana brand, infused with traditional Omani hospitality. With four restaurants, the resort offers the perfect mélange of East-meets-West hospitality while its four fully equipped meeting rooms, Grand Ballroom and Business Centre makes it the perfect destination for both leisure and business travellers.
Salalah Rotana Resort is the 50th hotel to be operated by Rotana, representing the half-way mark for the group's plans for 100 hotels by 2020.
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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