Hilton Egypt and Levant General Managers were awarded for their outstanding performance in 2011

Cairo, Egypt, March 8, 2012: Hilton Worldwide Hotels Egypt and Levant recently hosted their Regional General Managers Meeting at Ramses Hilton in Cairo, where eight General Managers of Hilton Worldwide properties all over Egypt were awarded top honors for their work in 2011. 

For the second consecutive year, Haitham Nassar General Manager of Ramses Hilton was named "General Manager of the Year" for Hilton Worldwide Egypt and Levant.  Haitham is an experienced hotelier who joined Ramses Hilton with over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry where he held various managerial positions in London, UAE, and Egypt.  Second and third place for the same award were presented to Kevin Brett from the Conrad Cairo and Hassan El Wahidi from the Hilton Dahab Resort. 

Other awards for Star Performer in Team & Talent were given to Chris Sherman from Hilton Taba Resort, Property Management & Quality to Kamel Ajami from Hilton Hurghada Long Beach, Value & Financial Performance to Osman Khairat from Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza, Commercial & Engagement to Magdy Metwally from Hilton Sharm Dreams and the Star Performer in Communication & Creativity was presented to Christoph Schleissing from Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa.  Hilton Worldwide manages eighteen properties all over Egypt. 

Over 40 participants from across Egypt and Levant attended a two day event hosted by Christian Grage, Hilton Worldwide VP of Operations in Egypt and Levant. "Hilton will continue to be an industry leader in the region and will work hard to surpass the goals set for 2012," said Christian Grage.  "What makes Hilton Worldwide such a successful member of the world's top hospitality providers is our ability to adapt to changes in different markets and apply innovative ways to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests." 

Hilton Worldwide continues to reiterate its commitment to supporting tourism in Egypt with two new developments in the pipeline for Egypt; Hilton Makadi Resort and Hilton Heliopolis, which will open in the next three to four years. Commenting further, Grage said, "Hilton Worldwide stands by its commitment to the country and firmly believes that Egypt is still and always will be a top tourist destination worldwide." 

Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the 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 been offering 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 3,750 hotels and 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Double Tree 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. 

Hilton Middle East & Africa
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 54 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totaling more than 15,500 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean. Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 40 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria and Cape Verde.

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For further information, please contact:
Engy Emad
Senior Media Relations Executive
Trans - Arabian Creative Communications (TRACCS)
28 Wadi El Nile Street / Floor 1, Suite 2 / Mohandiseen, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +20.23.304.6860 / +20.23.304.6870
Fax: +20.23.303.1219   
Mobile: 010 0900 2207
Email: engy.emad@traccs.net

Press Release 2012