Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort Welcomes New Director of Operations
Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort has announced the appointment of Sherif Darwish as Director of Operations for Hilton Dreams Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai. Sherif was appointed by Magdy Metwally, General Manager of Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort, who commented, “Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort is happy to announce this new appointment and the entire team is looking forward to working with Sherif as he brings a fresh perspective to the senior management team as well as a wealth of expertise and hospitality experience.”
Some of Darwish’s new responsibilities include the contribution to the design implementation of the hotel’s business and quality strategy, as well as taking a lead role in expediting various phases of the hotel’s special projects, furniture fixtures and equipment, refurbishment and other projects within the hotel. This appointment also includes the overseeing of some of the key operations within the hotel like, Food and Beverage and Rooms Division departments.
Sherif Darwish was formerly Director of Operations at Hilton Hurghada Plaza and also acted as Operations Manager at Hilton Fayrouz Resort in Sharm El Sheikh. Metwally added: “As a member of the Hilton Worldwide team since 1996, Sherif will bring solid experience and an abundance of knowledge to the Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort team.”
Sherif Darwish will be responsible for overseeing the resort’s front desk team which recently set the bar for outstanding achievements and winning an award for surpassing targets for new memberships to the HHonors program. HHonors is one of the largest hotel loyalty programmes in the world with 30 million global members.
Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Double Tree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.
Hilton Middle East & Africa
Hilton Worldwide currently operates 54 hotels and one convention centre in the Middle East & Africa, totaling more than 15,500 rooms across 17 countries. There are 18 hotels in Egypt, one hotel and one convention centre in Jordan, 11 hotels in the UAE, six in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another 12 hotels in Africa and 3 hotels in the Indian Ocean. Hilton Worldwide has a signed development pipeline of an additional 40 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Uganda, Nigeria and Cape Verde.
