The Rezidor Hotel Group - one of the fastest growing hotel management companies worldwide - has announced the appointment of Michael Jacobi as the new General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
Jacobi, a German national, has gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Having started his career in 1993, Jacobi worked in a number of positions for Intercontinental in Germany and the USA before joining Great Southern Hotel, Dublin Airport as Rooms Division Manager in August 2003. He was later promoted to Deputy General Manager of the hotel, a position he held until December 2005 when he moved to Doha, Qatar to take the position as Resident Manager at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.
In 2008, Jacobi joined Rezidor as Executive Assistant Manager at the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait, where he was responsible for the operations of this flagship property.
Speaking of the appointment, Marko Hytonen, Area Vice President, Rezidor Hotel Group said "It is great to have Michael on board as the new General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat. Michael's proven track record, strong customer focus, high operational standards and commitment to people development will serve him well in his new role"
Jacobi, studied Business and Hotel & Catering Management in Germany and speaks German and English.
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About Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat is ideally located in the heart of the city's commercial and diplomatic area and just 12 minutes drive from Seeb International Airport.
Providing the perfect place to conduct business or explore Oman, the hotel offers 156 rooms including Business Class rooms and Suites.
The hotel has a number of food & beverage outlets including: Al Tajin Grill; Muscat's most popular steakhouse, Olivos Coffee Shop,the Lazy Lizard pool bar, the Grind Floor, as well as the Coral Bar and the lively Cellar Bar.
Guests can relax in the temperature controlled swimming pool, set in beautiful gardens against a mountain backdrop, and have access to the health club with fully equipped gym, sauna and steam room.
The Radisson Blu hotel, Muscat offers four fully-equipped meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate upto 180 people. Free high-speed Internet access is available in all guest rooms and wireless Internet access is available in select public areas of the hotel.
About The Rezidor Hotel Group
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than 380 hotels in operation and under development with close to 81,000 rooms in 59 countries.
Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe, Middle East and Africa, along with the goldpoints plusSM loyalty programme for frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide licence agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor also operates and develops the new lifestyle brand Hotel Missoni.
In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson Companies is the main shareholder.
The Corporate Office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.
For more information on Rezidor, visit www.rezidor.com
© Press Release 2009
