02 August 2013
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower-Makkah announces the appointment of Adel Erfan as General Manager for the 1,200-room property which is ideally located in the heart of Makkah. Adel is tasked with managing all hotel departmental operations as well as enhancing the presence and profile of one of Makkah's landmark hotels.

An Egyptian national and holder of a degree from the faculty of education, English department, Adel has over 32 years of experience within the hospitality industry in the GCC region. He has spent 18 years with Le Meridien Hotels and then moved to Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts as the General Manager at Mövenpick Hotel-Qassim, the only 5 star hotel in Al-Qassim area. During his time at the property, he was responsible for successfully growing market share and increasing profitability. He then moved to Mövenpick Hotel-Jeddah, where he delivered significant revenue growth over the last two years.

Commenting on the appointment, Musaed Al-Saber, CEO of Hajar Tower Real Estate Co., said: "I am delighted to welcome Adel Erfan to Makkah for this high profile management position. His extensive experience, talent and ability to lead productive teams will undoubtedly help us to deliver the high standards and exceptional service guests expect from Mövenpick Hotel Makkah."

In a career that has covered all sectors and many different markets, Adel's in-depth knowledge of the industry will prove invaluable to Mövenpick Hotel-Makkah.

© The Saudi Gazette 2013