Internationally Seasoned Executive To Lead Middle East Operations
Dubai, UAE - 17 April 2013: Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Christian Grage as Vice President, ("VP") Operations for Arabian Peninsula.
Grage, formerly Vice President of Operations for Hilton Worldwide's Egypt & Levant region, brings over 25 years of hospitality management experience to the role. Based at the company's Dubai area office, he will be responsible for regional strategy development as well as overseeing all operational matters for 13 hotels across the GCC including UAE, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar.
Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa said: "The Arabian Peninsula region covers key Middle East growth markets. Across UAE and Qatar, in particular, Hilton Worldwide will double its presence within three years and it's crucial we have someone of Christian's talent, quality and experience to lead such an important area for us."
A graduate of the renowned Swiss Hotel Association, Grage, a German national, has a hospitality career which spans six countries and four continents. He is also a founder member of La Chaine des Rotisseurs in Czech Republic, one of the most famous global organisations in international gastronomy.
Grage added: "With the launch in the UAE of two luxury brands in 2013 and with a further 15 pipeline hotels across the region, this is an exciting time to lead operations for Arabian Peninsula. I look forward to exploring our diverse and growing markets and in helping to promote those markets and the company's brands, services and teams."
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
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