27 January 2013
Egypt - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the promotion of Ahmed Atef to the position of Director of Sales for its properties in Cairo at Nile Plaza and Alexandria at San Stefano. The leadership of the sales operations under Ahmed's capable guidance is set to further boost the hotels well-deserved reputation as two of the leading hotels of the Middle East.

Ahmed has been a part of the family at Four Seasons for many years, having joined Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza in 2007 as Sales Manager. He was then promoted to Associate Director of Sales where he helped in positioning both Nile Plaza and San Stefano on the regional and international travel maps.

In addition, Ahmed won the prestigious 'President's Club' award for two years in 2007 & 2010. 'President's Club' is a highly competitive Four Seasons award granted to top sales managers and based on high scores in target attainment in terms of productivity.

Ahmed has more than 15 years experience in the hospitality field and has worked in a number of prestigious hotels that prepared him for this position.

Describing his new appointment, Ahmed says, "The new role is an excellent opportunity to me to utilise the experience garnered over many years to further grow the Four Seasons brand presence."

Commenting on Ahmed's promotion, Olivier Masson, Regional Director of Four Seasons Hotels says "Ahmed has done an exemplary job since joining the company and has truly earned this role. His enthusiasm and proficiency will continue to be instrumental in leading the sales effort at two of our key Egypt properties."

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