Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has announced the promotion of Abdel Rahman Abdel Shafi to general manager of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort.

With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality, Abdel Shafi was responsible for pursuing operations and performance quality. He spearheaded a range of upgrades and activations to optimize the resort’s dining, leisure and entertainment offerings, particularly over the past eight months.

He has also worked on restructuring and upgrading the F&B facilities in line with the room refurbishment plans to further elevate the guest experience and maintain a high caliber of service.

As GM of Fairmont Fujairah, he will be responsible for overseeing the entire hotel operation functions, including the provision of strategic guidance to achieve Accor’s vision and implementing organizational processes for all divisions.