Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces that Georges Akar has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Georges will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Sales and Marketing team.
Akar joined the company as Director of Sales, Middle East for Four Seasons Hotels Thailand, namely Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Koh Samui. Having spent four years in Thailand, the Middle East region was calling him back, so in 2014, he moved to Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh as Director of Sales before coming to Lebanon.
“Georges has an extraordinary wealth of experience in the luxury hospitality industry and we feel very fortunate to have him join the team at Four Seasons in Beirut,” sayes Rami Sayess, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Beirut. “His expertise and leadership will be a true asset to the sales and marketing team as we embark upon an exciting stage in the life of our Hotel in Beirut.”
Akar started his career in the hospitality industry 14 years ago, serving in sales positions with prominent hotel groups including Mandarin Oriental, Gefinor Rotana and Mövenpick. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies, with an emphasis on Hospitality Management from the Lebanese American University.
“After two years of working with the finest and most talented business partners in Riyadh and internationally, I have decided to move on and accept a great opportunity with Four Seasons Hotel Beirut, as Director of Sales and Marketing. I must admit that being far of my country for the past eight years along with my desire to be near my family in Lebanon, influenced my decision. I look forward to assume my responsibility in our amazing property in Beirut, and to lead a dedicated and passionate team.”
PRESS CONTACTS
Rita Salamoun
Director of Public Relations and Communications
1418 Avenue Professor Wafic Sinno
Beirut, 2020-4107
Lebanon
rita.salamoun@fourseasons.com
+961 1 761100
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Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces the appointment of Georges Akar as Director of Sales and Marketing