AMAALA, the ultra-luxury development located along Saudi Arabia's northwest coast, has announced its Advisory Board. The first board meeting saw a veritable who's who of industry titans gather to share their visionary knowledge of health and wellness, sustainability and conservation, the arts and hospitality.
Nicholas Naples, Chief Executive Officer of AMAALA, said: "This is an unprecedented project built with sustainability and philanthropy at its core. From the ground up, we are creating an integrative approach to health, well-being and experiential luxury.
With the scale and ambition of AMAALA, the broad range of expertise and diversity of our Advisory Board will be imperative as we move forward as a business. An invaluable asset, their collective insight is helping us meet our ambitions to create a proposition that provides visitors with transformative personal journeys inspired by arts, wellness, and the purity of the Red Sea."
The ecology of the site demands exceptional sensitivity. The Master Plan will be developed in phases to support economic diversification while promoting cultural and ecological preservation.
AMAALA is a mesmerising proposition that is unique by all measures. It conjures Arabian adventure and rediscovery of wonder. The AMAALA Advisory Board bring their rich experience, best practices, and new ideas to the brand's three core pillars: arts and culture; wellness and sport; and sea, sun and, lifestyle.
Working to craft an experience that resonates well beyond a guest's stay, AMAALA's hospitality segment will be guided by global hospitality leaders:
- Antoine Corinthios, President, AGC Consulting LLC: The former President of Europe, Middle East and Asia for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Antoine Corinthios is an established leader in hospitality with nearly 40 years of experience in the luxury sector across a broad range of international markets. Mr. Corinthios also served as Executive Advisor of Development and Operations for Rocco Forte Hotels and founded his own hospitality advisory business.
- Neil Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Neil Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer at Six Senses Hotels Resorts, Spas, career has spanned the globe. Prior to joining Six Senses, Mr. Jacobs held key leadership roles at both Starwood Capital Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He was involved in the development of many exciting brands including Baccarat Hotels and 1 Hotels.
- Edward Mady, Regional Director and General Manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel, Dorchester Collection: Hotels Magazine's 2017 Hotelier of the World, Edward Mady brings over four decades of experience, including 20 years with The Ritz-Carlton Company where he served most prominently as Vice President and Area General Manager. Mady is the recipient of several honours, including the 2011 Hospitality Professional of the Year Award from the Food and Beverage Association.
- Claude Maniscalco, General Manager, Saint-Tropez Tourist Office: Claude Maniscalco is an experienced CEO in charge of the promotion of one of the major touristic brand destinations, Saint-Tropez, with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel and tourism industry.
- Georg R. Rafael, Director and Owner of Rafael Group S.A.M.: Georg R. Rafael is the former Executive Vice President of Regent International Hotels, graduating to Joint Managing Director and a major shareholder of the company. He is also the founder of Rafael Hotels Limited, a collection of five-star luxury boutique hotels. In 2002, he established Monaco-based Rafael Group S.A.M. to act as a senior advisor to internationally renowned hotel companies in acquisitions, development and repositioning of deluxe hotels. He also served as Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Belmond from 2002 to 2014.
- Horst Schulze, Chairman Emeritus, Capella Hotels: Horst Schulze is recognised as one of the world's leading hoteliers with a career spanning over six decades. One of the founding members of The Ritz-Carlton Comp...
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