Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA names Samy Boukhaled as vice president of operations in the UAE

Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA has named Samy Boukhaled as vice president of operations for the UAE. Boukhaled has been instrumental in implementing the expansion strategy of the company in KSA while assuming the position of vice president of operations that cultivated great success. Thus, his new appointment comes to leverage his experience in UAE.

Renowned for his revenue-oriented approach, Boukhaled has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, having held several leadership roles with hotel companies such as Accor and Sofitel, across France, Bahrain, Morocco and the KSA.

He holds an MBA in International Hotel Management from Vatel International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management in France and a Baccalaureate Degree from Morocco, among other awards and certifications.

Millennium Hotels opens new property in Saudi Arabia

Millennium Hotels and Resorts has furthered its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new hotel in Madinah at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Featuring 227 rooms, the Millennium Madinah Airport is designed to provide pilgrims and visitors a luxurious accommodation in the city.

Situated near the centre of Al Madinah al-Munawwarah,  Millennium Madinah Airport has also been designed for business with four distinguished meeting spaces hosting up to 75 guests.

Divided into categories such as Deluxe Room, Superior Room, Club Room and Executive Suite; the hotel features 227 rooms dressed in rich furnishings, warm colours and fitted with the latest amenities and technology.