Dubai, UAE –: Citymax Hotels, the Landmark Group’s award-winning mid-market hotel brand, has announced the appointment of Nidal Saloum as Hotel Manager for their flagship 204-room property in Ras Al Khaimah. Nidal will also be managing operations for the 2 Citymax properties located in Aswan, Egypt.
A well-rounded hospitality professional with 15 years of experience working across some of the region’s most well regarded and game-changing hotel brands, Nidal has a reputation for being results-driven and goal-oriented.
Commenting on his new role, Nidal said that he is looking forward to continuing the good work, which has enabled the hotel to successfully create a niche in the busy Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The Citymax RAK team is a great representation of the vibe that has become the template of the Citymax Hotels brand.
“Just like the bright and lively décor, the eye-catching artwork and the rooms that mix adventurous colours and youthful comfort into a largely functional design, the team exudes cheer, warmth, and versatility. It is these vibes that I will aim to harness to enhance the overall offering with new concepts and perspectives,” said Saloum.
“Strengthening the visibility, reputation and market reach of Citymax within Ras Al Khaimah and beyond remains a top priority. The team, with the leadership of Nidal will work together on various soft touches that will ultimately create not only long-lasting impressions but also ensure loyalty and repeat business, which is our hallmark,” said Raj Rana, Chief Executive Officer, Citymax Hotels and Foodmark.
With occupancy currently at a healthy percentage, and the hotel’s participation in unique initiatives like Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s RAKation summer campaign, Nidal expects it to be a landmark summer for Citymax Ras Al Khaimah.
Citymax RAK continues to be consistently ranked in the top 5 hotels on Tripadvisor in Ras Al Khaimah, which is no easy feat considering the strong competition from the 5 and 4-star hotels. On booking.com the hotel maintains a 8.1 ranking and continues to play a pivotal role in supplementing the efforts of RAK tourism to create additional demand for Destination RAK.