Rezidor promotes three employees into leadership roles

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces three new promotions in its KSA operations. Saudi national Shakeel Al Hamid has been promoted to cluster general manager for the Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah and the Radisson Blu Royal Suite Hotel, Jeddah; Jaafer Hamadin has been promoted to district training manager KSA, and Raza Hasnain has been promoted to district revenue manager KSA.

In his new role as cluster general manager, Shakeel Al Hamid will be responsible for the overall operations of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah, and the Radisson Blu Royal Suite Hotel, Jeddah, properties he has been familiar with since 2004.

Jaafer Hamadin, as newly-appointed district training manager KSA, will be responsible for the administration of training and development standards for all Rezidor hotels within the country, including driving the Rezidor Hotel Group culture.

As district revenue manager KSA, Raza Hasnain will be responsible for managing the portfolio of the Park Inn by Radisson and Radisson Blu Hotel in KSA, including supervising the daily practice of the maximisation of rooms, meetings and events revenue.

Basel Talal general manager, district director, Saudi Arabia, said: “On behalf of Rezidor Hotel Group, I would like to offer congratulations to our newly-appointed employees, and offer them the best of luck in their new roles. Our philosophy is to develop talent within our own ranks, creating a highly sustainable chain of future leaders who are fully immersed in our unique corporate culture. Shakeel, Jaafer, and Raza have each been with us for a number of years, and we look forward to seeing them succeed in their leadership positions.”

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The Carlson Rezidor portfolio includes more than 1,340 hotels in operation and under development with a footprint spanning over 105 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands including Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu^®, Radisson^®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza^®, Park Inn^® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM. Carlson Rezidor plans to grow its portfolio to nearly 1,500 hotels in operation and under development by 2015. In most hotels, guests can benefit from Club Carlson^SM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor and its brands employ 88,000 people.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium.

Radisson Blu Resort Jizan and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dammam are operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group