Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, located by the Holy Haram Piazza in front of King Fahd Gate, has appointed Saad Khayat as its new cluster general manager.

Khayat has over 25 years of experience in business and hospitality. Prior to this appointment, he was the general manager at Sheraton Jabal Al Kaaba Makkah hotel.

He started his illustrious career in sales and banquet sales at Le Meridien Hotel, Jeddah. He also worked as the area director of sales and marketing at the Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah in 2010 for a period of five years, and was appointed group director of sales and marketing with the cluster property, i.e. Makkah Clock Royal Tower, a Fairmont Hotel; Raffles Makkah Palace and Swissotel Makkah until 2014, and moved to Choice Hotel International as director of Business Development in 2017.

Commenting on his new appointment, Khayat said: “I am honoured to be given this wonderful opportunity as general manager at Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers. I am also fortunate to work with a very dynamic and motivated team that I’ve noticed from the first days of my appointment. I will be working hard to ensure that the hotel will continue to excel and bring the legacy of hospitality and famed distinctive religious services that the hotel is globally renowned for.”

The 614-room and suites Makkah Millennium Hotel is an example of genuine Arabian hospitality and innovation. It offers many unique features including spacious rooms and suites, multi-cuisine options and a business centre.

Kids Club was recently added to ensure that young guests are having prime time while their parents focus on performing their rituals and enjoying the serenity of the Holy Haram, and for that, the hotel hired experienced team members.

Makkah Millennium Towers consist of six towers with 798 rooms and suites characterised by oriental design and authentic Arabic character. The property also offers many unique features in terms of spacious rooms and suites overlooking the city skyline with marvellous views of the Holy Haram. - TradeArabia News Service