Kuwait City (State of Kuwait), 02 March 2016

Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait announces the appointment of its new general manager, Rushdi Ashkar, a Jordanian national with over 25 years of international experience in the hospitality industry.

Before accepting this new position, Ashkar had held several key positions in different hotels Chains around the GCC. He has a long history serving as general manager for Mövenpick Madinah and Coral Hotel Dhahran's pre-opening team.

Ashkar has worked for international hotel chains, such as Marriott, Starwood, InterContinental and finally Mövenpick. His career has included key leadership roles in prestigious hotels throughout the GCC and the Middle East.

Furthermore, his training experience stands him in good stead for his role, as he provides executive leadership and accountability in planning and management.

Commenting on his appointment, Ashkar said, "I'm thrilled to be in Kuwait with Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait, which has an incredible reputation for achieving high levels of guest satisfaction. I'm looking forward to continuing its evolution and success.''

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About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts:
About Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16,000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 83 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. Around 20 properties are planned or under construction, including those in Chiang Mai (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia) and Marrakech (Morocco). Focusing on expanding within 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 with headquarters in central Switzerland (Baar), Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service and culinary enjoyment - all with a personal touch. Committed to supporting sustainable environments, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has become the most Green Globe-certified hotel company in the world. The hotel company is owned by Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information, please visit www.movenpick.com.

For further information:
Elsayed Elasy
Marketing & Communications Manager
Shuwaikh, Free Trade Zone
P.O.Box 713, Safat 13008, Kuwait
Tel.  +965 2 4 610 033
Fax. +965 2 4 610 277
elsayed.elasy@moevenpick.com
www.movenpick.com

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