Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Rixos Bab Al Bahr has announced the appointment of Horst Walther-Jones as its new General Manager.

Having started his career in 1983 as Sous Chef for the Renaissance hotel in his native Germany, Mr. Walther-Jones went on to gain more management experience in numerous hotels and resorts across Europe, Mexico, South East Asia and the Middle East, bringing over 42 years of expertise in leadership in the international hospitality industry.

With previous managerial roles working for leading luxury hotels including Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts, the Jumeirah group and Hyatt International, the German national made his indelible mark as a dynamic hotelier, working the ranks first as Executive Sous Chef to subsequently Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef at the Hyatt Cancun Caribe Villas & Resort in Mexico and the Hyatt Regency in Macau, China. A stepping stone in his career was his debut management role as Executive Assistant Manager for the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, later on refining his leadership skills as General Manager with major hotel brands including Bab Al Shams Desert & Spa hotel, Madinat Jumeirah, and Mövenpick Hotel & Resorts in Jeddah, Dubai, and in his last role which saw him open and manage the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran in Bali for the past 4 years.

With his proven prowess in hospitality management, revenue analysis and food & beverage background, Horst is ready to step up to his new role and lead the ultra-all-inclusive beachfront resort to new soaring heights.

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Established in 2000, Rixos is one of the world’s fastest growing luxury hotel chains. Dedicated to providing unmatched hospitality amid luxurious surroundings, the international hotel employees over 8,000 members of staff worldwide, each dedicated to providing the best in hospitality whilst offering innovative guest experiences that perfectly blend the best of old and new. Rixos Hotels welcomes more than 1 million guest annually.

At the heart of every Rixos hotel and resort is a revitalising wellness spa with an authentic Turkish Hammam, renowned for its unique selection of spa experiences. Each hotel offers a distinctive selection of restaurants and bars, an exciting entertainment schedule and a diverse range of opulently appointed rooms and suites.

Celebrated for its incredible hospitality, attentive personalised service and fine cuisine, the award-winning Rixos Hotels have received global recognition from distinguished professional bodies including the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, World Travel Awards and Trip Advisor.

Rixos Hotels currently operates four hotels in the United Arab Emirates: Rixos Premium Dubai, Rixos The Palm Dubai, Rixos Bab Al Bahr-Ras Al Khaimah and Rixos Saadiyat Island-Abu Dhabi.

For more information about Rixos, please visit www.rixos.com 

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