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Mussanah - Millennium Resort Mussanah announced the appointment of Christoph Schleissing as the new General Manager. A highly respected professional and industry veteran, Christoph brings with him over 28 years of experience, innovation and expertise in the hospitality sector.
A graduate in Hospitality Management, Christoph has managed some of the largest and most important hotels and resorts around the world including four within the group Hilton Worldwide and two hotels and resorts within IHG, the InterContinental Hotels Group. Renowned for being a highly motivated and inspirational leader, his results driven and personable style of management have helped him successfully lead multi-talented teams all over the world and more than 20 international accolades have been awarded to properties during his tenure.
Commenting on his new appointment, Christoph Schleissing said: "I am delighted and honoured to join a resort with the prestige and renown of the Millennium Resort Mussanah. It is a great pleasure to be a part of this family and I look forward to helping my team members achieve even greater success in the future."
He added, "Over twenty years ago I had the privilege to work in Oman as the Banquet Manager for the InterContinental Hotel Muscat. Since then, I noticed the Sultanate's budding future as a hub for tourism and hospitality and it always remained a goal to come back to Oman and see how it has developed and play a role in building the country's future growth."
Millennium Resort Mussanah has consistently innovated and contributed to the growth of tourism in Oman, bringing professionals and developing the right facilities to position the Sultanate as a tourism destination of choice. The recipient of TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive year, Millennium Resort Mussanah is also the winner of the Platinum 'Triumph of Service Leaders' Award for Best 4-Star Leisure Hotel in the region at the MENA Travel Awards 2014.
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About Millennium Resort Mussanah
Developed by Omran, the leading tourism-related investment‚ development and management company in Oman, Millennium Resort Mussanah is operated and is part of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Plc. The Group is an owner-operator of high quality branded hotels in diverse locations attractive to business and leisure guests, with a particular focus on significant gateway cities and Asian emerging markets. The company was launched in the Middle East in 2001 with more than 12 managed hotels in Middle East and North Africa including over 4000 rooms in the region.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels - Middle East & Africa
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has established a strong and visible presence across the Middle East region where it now manages a growing number of hotels, resorts and serviced apartments catering to both the GCC and global markets.
From a single property in Abu Dhabi, the Group has expanded into various neighbouring destinations and is now recognised as one of the fastest growing regional hotel management companies in the Middle East & Africa.
The regional expansion extends to Dubai, Sharjah, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Iraq with the Group currently operating 17 hotels and expecting to open more than 10 properties within the next 18 months, including a new market entry into Saudi Arabia.
Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture.
A number of properties have key strategic locations providing the opportunity to welcome all travellers alike, while leveraging on the popularity from existing tourist destinations, travel hubs and the international commerce centres within the region. Every single hotel has an excellent range of dining and leisure facilities and provides guests with convenient access to tourist attractions and business venues. The Middle East hotels set the highest standards with a dedication to comfort, technology and often taking inspiration from the local environment, to ensure a memorable experience for guests.
Today the Group has a depth of resources and its reputation for proven growth clearly differentiates the regional operations. With the motto "You are the centre of our world", Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction.
About Millennium Hotels
The Millennium brands stands for outstanding service, with four and five star deluxe properties in popular locations around the world. Sought out by business and leisure travellers alike, each Millennium hotel boasts classic design with hints of influences from its local setting. In addition to accommodation, the properties offer high quality conference and banqueting facilities. Millennium hotels and resorts offer a dedicated concierge service and a range of popular restaurants.
For further information, please contact:
Kay Saunder Shaza Taher
PR & Communications Executive TRACCS Public Relations
Millennium Resort Mussanah Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 26871595 Tel: +968 24 649-099
Fax: +968 268 71696 Fax: +968 24 649-088
Email: pr.mrmo@millenniumhotels.com Email: shaza.taher@traccs.net
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