Movenpick Makkah appoints new GM

Movenpick Hotel and Residences Hajar Tower Makkah has announced the appointment of Adel Erfan as general manager for the 1,200-room property, which is located in the heart of Makkah.
Adel is tasked with managing all hotel departmental operations as well as enhancing the presence and profile of one of Makkah’s landmark hotels.
Egyptian national and holder of a degree from the faculty of education, English department, Adel has over 32 years of experience within the hospitality industry in the GCC.
He spent 18 years with Le Meridien Hotels and then moved to Movenpick Hotels and Resorts as GM at Movenpick Hotel Qassim, the only 5-star hotel in Al-Qassim area.
During his time at the property he was responsible for successfully growing market share and increasing profitability. He then moved to Movenpick Hotel Jeddah, where he delivered significant revenue growth over the last two years
Commenting on the appointment, Musaed Al-Saber, CEO of Hajar Tower Real Estate Co., said: “I am delighted to welcome Adel Erfan to Makkah for this high profile management position. His extensive experience, talent and ability to lead productive teams will undoubtedly help us to deliver the high standards and exceptional service guests expect from Movenpick Hotel Makkah.”
In a career that has covered all sectors and many different markets, Adel’s in-depth knowledge of the industry will prove invaluable to Movenpick Hotel Makkah.
In his new role, Adel’s responsibilities will include overseeing operations at the 1,200-room property, a team of over 600 staff, five F&B venues as well as recruitment, development, training, scheduling and guest satisfaction.