Beirut, Lebanon (19 April, 2016)

Francois Galoisy has been recently appointed as General Manager of the Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon effective April 2016. 

"I am eager to oversee this new experience in Lebanon," said Francois Galoisy, General Manager Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Beirut.

Before joining Rezidor, the French national, Galoisy, started his career as an F&B coordinator in 1985, working his way up to Director of F&B before taking on his first managerial position with Swissotel in Istanbul in the year 2003. His career took him to roles in Thailand, China, Myanmar and the UK with Le Meridien and Shangri-La hotel groups.

With his strong background in the F&B sector, his long association with Rezidor group began in 2005 as EAM at the Radisson SAS Dubai Media City, followed by the position of General Manager of Park Inn by Radisson, Muscat, Oman. Francois is a passionate brand ambassador whose strengths lie in his ability to build relationships with owners and stakeholders whilst leading and developing a team of employees.

"Lebanon has a unique specificity that makes working in it a challenge unlike any other, therefore, I am looking forward to lead this endeavor towards new heights".

Coming from the newly opened Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar, in Oman where he successfully launched the newly-build property in the market, Galoisy is now tasked with the day-to-day operation of the Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Beirut, Lebanon, driving revenue and providing extraordinary guest service.

Galoisy will be assuming the responsibilities of Kosta Kourotsidis who will be moving to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to assume the position of General Manager of Radisson Blu Downtown Dubai after spending three years as the GM of the Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Beirut.

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Radisson Blu® is one of the world's leading hotel brands with nearly 300 hotels in operation in 69 countries and territories. Radisson Blu's vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality is characterized by a unique Yes I Can!SMservice philosophy, and all of its first class hotels offer a range of signature features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Distinguished the world over as the brand with Hotels Designed to Say YES!SM, Radisson Blu offers a vivid visual celebration of leading-edge style where the delight is in the detail. Radisson Blu hotels are located in prime locations in major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations across the world.

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For further information please contact:

Rosa Bou Chaaya, Director of Sales & Marketing - Radisson Blu Martinez Beirut / rosa.bouchaaya@radissonblu.com - T:  +961 1 367 239 ext. 2222.

Rami Chmaysani, PR Account Executive - Ketchum Raad Middle East / rami.chmaysani@tbwaraad.com - Mobile: 00961 70 118 129.

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