HASSAAN ABDOH NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BAHRAIN HOTEL & SPA

HASSAAN ABDOH NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BAHRAIN HOTEL & SPA

MANAMA, Bahrain Hassaan Abdoh has been named director of sales at the beachfront, 245-room Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa announced General Manager Mark Neukomm. In his new capacity, he is responsible for implementing strategies and executing activities to drive market share, customer satisfaction and to strengthen the brand.

Prior to his assignment in Bahrain, Hassaan Abdoh has been director of business development of the pre-opening team at The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Besides that he held the post of area director of sales & marketing with IHG at the Holiday Inn Express Brand, Dubai, and played an instrumental role as director of sales during the re-launch of the InterContinental Abu Dhabi in 2007. He was also part of the pre-opening team of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai in 1998. With 15 years of experience in various hotel departments working for hospitality companies in Syria, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and his expertise in front office, operations, sales and marketing, as well as in business development, he will continue to expend the hotels prominent position within the regional and international markets.

A native of Syria, Hassaan Abdoh holds a diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management from the Damascus, Syria. He enjoys golfing, camping, water sports and dragon boating.

The beachfront Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa features 245 rooms and suites, each with unparalleled views of the city or sea. There is a selection of nine restaurants and lounges, including the double-storey Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. With more than 24,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel is an ideal choice for important regional and international meetings. The Sports Club & Spa offers an extensive menu of treatments and facilities such as an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a magnificent Turkish bath. The 23 villas, each with their own swimming pool, private beach, and 24-hour lifestyle butler provide the ultimate retreat for guests seeking total tranquility.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 73 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Dove Mountain, Arizona; and Lake Tahoe, California. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.