Marc Reissinger appointed general manager of InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh

May 19,2023 0 Rita Ghantous

InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Marc Reissinger as its general manager.

In his new function, Durrant will oversee the refurbishment and relaunch of InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh while leading the team in delivering operational excellence and innovative guest experiences in the urban resort.

Durrant brings with him more than three decades of hospitality experience in worldwide luxury hospitality businesses and resorts with senior leadership positions in international hotel chains across the globe.
Reissinger said: “I am honored to join InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa, which will be the first urban luxury resort and spa in Riyadh city. The resort is set to offer exclusive experiences for both business and leisure travelers, and we look forward to providing a unique haven redefining luxury brands experiences and creating a sought-after destination for leisure and business travelers from all over the world”.

Located at the northern gate of Riyadh, the resort is set on 154,000 square meters of a lush green oasis, with a lagoon and exclusive cascades for guests to unwind and relax. The resort boasts 162 guestrooms, suites and private villas, each with a private outdoor swimming pool and six dining outlets that provide unique and authentic culinary experiences with traditional and international flavors.

InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa also includes exclusive Club InterContinental privileges and lounge access, the Harnn Spa, a range of recreational facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, two padel courts, Grand Durrat ballroom, eight meeting rooms and lush green outdoor spaces.

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Rita Ghantous

Publication Executive

Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.

InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Marc Reissinger as its general manager.

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InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Marc Reissinger as its general manager.