Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach in Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of Philip Jones as General Manager.

Dubai (United Arab Emirates), 10 January 2016 - In his third appointment as General Manager of a Mövenpick Hotel, Philip Jones has taken over the helm at the Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach in Dubai.

The Irish national's previous track record in Dubai and senior experience with the upscale Swiss hospitality company made him a great choice for the role. He has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, fulfilling rooms' division assignments with independent hotels and international operators like The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

His regional experience includes being Executive Assistant Manager at Madinat Jumeirah and then Hotel Manager for Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai for three years. In January 2012, he joined the Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi in Vietnam as General Manager. Two years later, Jones seized the opportunity to manage the Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa Singapore in the same capacity.

In his new role, Jones will oversee the management team at the Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach and will set strategic plans to achieve the hotel's revenue, operating and environmental goals. Sustaining the tradition of personalised service and ensuring that the five-star hotel exemplifies Mövenpick brand values also fall under his remit.

"I have always admired this property - including its great location on The Walk and the reputation it has built in Dubai with awards such as Best Brunch at the BBC Good Food Awards 2014. It is an honour to lead such a fine team and I look forward to building on their past successes," says Jones.

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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 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.

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