Sofitel News

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.

Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel Palm Dubai
Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel Palm Dubai speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai following the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015.

Phil Blizzard Discovers the flavours of Paris at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown inauguration
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard enjoyed Parisienne delights as the Accor Group inaugurated their stunning new property Sofitel Dubai Downtown, with an evening of “Art de Vivre’. Sebastien Bazin, CEO and Chairman of Accor Group flew in specially from Paris for the event and welcomed over one thousand regional and international guests, dignitaries and VIP’s to the evening’s event, encouraging them to enjoy the “Art of Living’ - in the luxurious style of Sofitel.

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche at World Travel Market 2014 in London
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, considered Abu Dhabi’s Leading Business Hotel by World Travel Awards is participating at WTM 2014. We asked Nael El-Waary, General Manager of the hotel, questions about Abu Dhabi tourism trends.

Sofitel So Singapore opens to guests
With a chic blend of culture and cuisine, art and architecture, Sofitel So Singapore has opened its doors in the heart of Singapore. Set to change the face of Singapore’s hospitality scene, Sofitel So Singapore will offer guests a luxury hotel experience that is ‘So Singapore’, housed within an iconic heritage building built in 1927 on Robinson Road.

Klaus Assmann, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Klaus Assmann, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, speaks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market 2014.

Nael El-Waary, General Manager - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Nael El-Waary, General Manager - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire launches in West Africa
Sofitel Luxury Hotels is pleased to announce the launch of its new flagship in West Africa, the iconic Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire. Located in the chic Cocody district and blending French luxury with African culture, Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire is a legendary oasis in perpetual motion.

Sofitel Luxury Hotels reorganises management structure
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced its move to a new geography-based organisation, based on five key regions worldwide. Inside this new organisation, Sofitel, part of Accor Group and formerly a standalone brand, is now part of a newly created luxury and upscale segment including Accor hotel brands Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure and The Sebel.