Mahmoud Tabbara joins luxury property Corinthia Hotel Khartoum in Sudan in as its new director of sales and marketing.

A Lebanese national, Tabbara has gained experience within the hospitality sector while holding several senior positions with international hotel chains around the world including, Rotana, IHG, Ritz Carlton and Warwick. Having previously worked in Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Baghdad, he brings with him an extensive knowledge of sales and marketing in the Middle East.

Tabbara will oversee the overall profitability of the hotel while also being responsible for setting and driving business strategies in order to optimise sales and boost brand awareness in the growing market.

Corinthia Hotel Khartoum's general manager Nicholas Borg said: "We are happy to welcome Mahmoud to the team, his market knowledge and awareness of the luxury hospitality sector is vast. We hope to incorporate his ideas and strategic vision for the property into our plans in order to provide the best leisure and business services for our clients."

Mahmoud Tabbara said, "It is an honour to be a part of the Corinthia family. I look forward to taking on this challenge and working with the team to ensure the iconic group's success in Khartoum's growing economy." - TradeArabia News Service