AccorHotels Welcomes the Return of General Manager Klaus Assmann to Sofitel Dubai Downtown
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Dubai, UAE – AccorHotels has welcomed the return of Klaus Assmann to the position of General Manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, the brand’s flagship hotel in the UAE.
Marc Descrozaille, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Middle East & Africa shared, “Klaus brings with him international five-star hotel experience, strong leadership skills and first-hand knowledge of operating this property, having successfully launched the hotel in 2014. We are delighted to welcome him back to the Accor family.”
With an extensive repertoire of hotel management experience, Assmann joined AccorHotels in 2013 where he was appointed General Manager to lead the pre-opening team of Sofitel Dubai Downtown.
Prior to his appointment, Assmann spent 10 years with the Jumeirah Group, where he was integral to the development of the Madinat Jumeirah project. He was previously assigned in the company’s regional office in New York before utilising his pre-opening experience as General Manager for the group’s hotels in Dubai and Thailand.
Assmann completed a successful tenure at Dubai Parks and Resorts and more recently as an advisor to the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).
A graduate of the German hospitality institute, Aachen Hotel School, Assmann began his professional career in the hospitality industry before moving into the financial sector. He later joined Japanese hospitality company, Nikko Hotels International, undertaking successful stints in London, New York and San Francisco.
For more information, contact Sofitel Dubai Downtown or +971 503 666 or visit www.sofitel-dubai-downtown.com
About Sofitel Dubai Downtown
An authentic Luxury French service from the heart in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
Sofitel Dubai Downtown, an idyllic oasis that blends urban sophistication and the only International Luxury Hotel in the heart of Downtown Dubai with a direct connection to The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa metro station through a skywalk and with close proximity to Emaar square; Financial Center, City Walk and more. The hotel offers an exceptional setting for business, leisure and exploration within the New & Old Dubai.
The hotel features 274 luxury room, 76 suites two-bedroom Downtown Suite, Presidential Suite and Royal Suite. In addition to world-class leisure, conference and entertainment facilities including a stunning outdoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym and spa facilities, the hotel also features eight restaurants bars and lounges taking patrons on a culinary journey from the four corners of the globe.
Welcome to the finer side of sophistication where you can step into a world of refined French heritage linked to a local culture, elegance and seamless luxury.
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