Magdi Gamil, cluster director of sales and marketing – Egypt at  Fairmont Hotels International, was named the “2017 President’s Circle” winner at AccorHotels' Accelerate Awards for the third year in a row.

The award is established to elevate and recognise the company’s most elite colleagues whose excellence has been proven through consistent overachievement of annual goals. The President’s Circle honour is the highest award afforded to the company’s sellers.

Frank Naboulsi, regional vice president and general manager, Fairmont Nile City said: “Directors of sales and marketing can only qualify to ‘The President’s Circle’ award if they rank within the top 10 per cent of their grouping. Gamil has been a key figure in the strategic development and expansion of the company in Egypt. Moreover, he has been instrumental in the management of Fairmont Nile City’s sales and marketing division’s operations. Gamil is a highly recognised role model who remains passionate about serving the needs of our stakeholders.”

Gamil said: “I am humbled and certainly honoured to receive such a prestigious award. The sales & marketing team had a weighty contribution to this award with their professionalism, hard work, loyalty, and devotion. The award is a collective effort and is an achievement of each team member; we achieve because we meet the challenges together. With passion, motivation, inspiration, and professionalism, we can do miracles”

Gamil has an impressive career portfolio with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry in multiple five-star hotels where he held several posts with Starwood Hotels & Resorts before joining Fairmont Raffles Hotels International in 2007 to reach his most recent post as cluster director of sales and marketing - Egypt from 2015 until present. - TradeArabia News Service