Sofitel Hotels & Resorts News

Ammar Hilal, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Ammar Hilal, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the hotel is recognised as the best in the world for the second year in a row during the Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2016 in the Maldives

WTM 2016: Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel The Palm Dubai
Breaking Travel News talks to Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel The Palm Dubai at World Travel Market 2016. He brings viewers up to date with the latest developments at the property and the growth of tourism in Dubai.

Mehdi Hanyen and Badr Zizi, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Mehdi Hanyen and Badr Zizi, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, speak to Breaking Travel News about the hotel and how it contributes to the success of the destination.

Sofitel London Gatwick appoints Globy Ouseph as general manager
Sofitel London Gatwick has appointed Globy Ouseph as general manager of the 518 bedroom hotel, the only premium hotel directly linked to the North Terminal at London’s Gatwick Airport. With over 12 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, Ouseph joins Sofitel London Gatwick, managed and operated by Arora Hotels, from his most recent positon as hotel manager at the 605-room Sofitel London Heathrow, also part of the Arora Group.

First 5-star hotel opens in Paris
The Hotel Paris Bastille Boutet has opened its doors in eastern Paris marking the first five star property in the destination. The luxurious 80-room property by Sofitel features a 150m² well-being space for relaxation and meditation.

Amar Hilal, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Amar Hilal, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, gives Breaking Travel News an overview of what is on offer at one of the leading properties in Dubai.

Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel The Palm, Dubai
Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel The Palm, Dubai, talks with Breaking Travel News about the hospitality sector in the Middle East and the crucial role Dubai plays in its development.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown ‘bowl over’ international cricket ‘ICONS’
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers that some of the world’s most renowned cricket legends were bowled lighted hearted questions at a ‘La Nuit by Sofitel’ gala dinner.

New leadership for Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Sofitel Dubai Downtown has announced Ammar Hilal has been appointed as general manager of the hotel. Hilal has a rich background in hospitality across the globe – in eight countries on four continents within luxury brands. Prior to joining Sofitel Dubai Downtown, he was hotel manager at the Burj Al Arab for a number of years.

Nael El-Waary, general manager, Sofitel Luxury Hotels Abu Dhabi Corniche
Nael El-Waary, general manager, Sofitel Luxury Hotels Abu Dhabi Corniche speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai following the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015.

Sergey Elkin, sales manager, Sofitel Bahrain
Sergey Elkin, sales manager, Sofitel Bahrain speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai following the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015.

Alain Khalife, hotel manager, Sofitel Dubai Downton
Alain Khalife, hotel manager, Sofitel Dubai Downton speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai following the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015.