13. Omer Z. Kaddouri, President & CEO, Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Despite having been At the helm of Rotana for just 18 months, Kaddouri has already made significant headway with openings, signings and brand firsts.
Responsible for 12,759 staff, Kaddouri took the helm of Abu Dhabi-based Rotana Hotel Management 18 months ago, having worked with the company for 18 years.
Now with 50 operating hotels and another 56 in the pipeline, Rotana continues to expand its presence across the globe. Over the last 12 months, the company has made key openings in the region, and a number of brand firsts. These include the opening of Sedra Residences by Rotana, Rotana’s first property to open under the newly launched brand “The Residences by Rotana” and its second property in Qatar.
In addition to openings, the operator has also made headway with developments, having confirmed 10 new properties since July 2014. Kaddouri’s vision is to have 100 operating hotels by 2020. In Qatar, Rotana has Centro Doha and City Centre Rotana under construction.
In addition to expansion plans, he has has moved the company forward with its investment in technology infrastructure and in its brand website. A key part of this was the launch of online restaurant bookings in early 2015. Today, 49 Rotana signature restaurants are bookable online. Rotana has already seen a huge interest from guests and has received online bookings for more than 10,000 covers.
Kaddouri is a member of The World Travel & Tourism Council, The Emirates Association Company of Hospitality Management, Global Hotels Network, and Les Roches, the International School of Hotels Management.
By the numbers
Number of years in role: 1.5
Number of years with company: 18
Number of Middle East operating hotels: 50
Number of Middle East pipeline hotels: 56
Number of Qatar hotels: 2
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