Chadi Gedeon leads as General Manager at the upcoming 180-key Mövenpick property which is opening in January 2013.

Dubai (United Arab Emirates), 28 November 2012

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments The Square Dubai, situated in Al Mamzar and due to open in January 2013, has revealed the property's executive team.

General Manager Chadi Gedeon will lead the team by drawing on his more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. Gedeon knows the company well and has been Resident Manager of the Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida'a in Kuwait, after being Director of Rooms at Mövenpick Hotel Beirut.

"We will provide an enjoyable stay with great service in our comfortable hotel apartments for all our guests," said Gedeon of his team's main objective.  "Mövenpick Hotel Apartments The Square provides great facilities for families, executive travellers and long-term guests. We are the only international hotel company  in Al Mamzar and will stand apart by providing the Swiss quality, value and five-star service which Mövenpick is renowned for."

Tarek Abou Zeinab, a Lebanese national with extensive sales and marketing experience in the GCC, has joined the team as Director of Sales.  His expertise also includes enhancing profitability through the development of strategic initiatives.

Rami Saloum from Syria has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef, owing to his distinguished career and senior experience in hotel kitchens over 15 years.  

Rany Chammas has 9 years of experience with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and has previously worked in Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida'a Kuwait. He has taken the role of Front Office Manager and will be in charge of rooms.

The 180 superior and deluxe rooms as well as one- and two-bedroom hotel apartment suites at Mövenpick Hotel Apartments The Square Dubai, are each appointed with a convenient kitchenette, making it homely while still providing all the comfort and services of a hotel.  The Spices, a contemporary all day dining restaurant, rooftop pool, fitness centre and four meeting venues with garden views are some of the property's guest facilities.

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments The Square Dubai is nestled in the elegant district of Al Mamzar, close to Deira, Bur Dubai and Sharjah.  The property is just ten minutes from Dubai International Airport and nearby leisure destinations include Al Mamzar Beach Park, Century Mall, Dubai Bowling Centre and Al Shabab Al Arabi Sports Club.

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About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts:
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16'000 staff members, is represented in 23 countries with 76 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including Paris (France), Soma Bay (Egypt), Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE), Sanya (Hainan Island, China), Djerba and Tozeur (Tunisia).

Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered in Zurich, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service and culinary enjoyment - all with a personal touch. Committed to sustainable environments, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has become the most Green Globe certified hotel company in the world.

The hotel company is owned by the Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information please visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.

© Press Release 2012