Kempinski appoints new GM at Saudi Arabia resort

His previous projects include the successful turnarounds and launches of several properties, among them Chandolin Boutique Hotel, Hotel Le Mirador, Hotel Crans Ambassador and Hotel des Trois Couronnes.

Beginning his career as a sous chef, Boutilly has continued to draw on his culinary background to strengthen guest experience and service quality throughout his career.

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Commenting on his new role, Boutilly said he looked forward to combining Kempinski’s European heritage of luxury with Saudi Arabia’s culture of warm hospitality.

As the brand’s second property in Saudi Arabia, Kempinski Hotel & Resort Sariya Yanbu features 118 rooms and suites, two restaurants, a ballroom, meeting and fitness facilities, a marina and an infinity pool with direct beach access.

Sebastien Mariette, Vice President Operations for Bahrain, KSA, Levant and Morocco at Kempinski Hotels, described the appointment as a key step in the group’s regional growth strategy. That pipeline includes Kempinski Harbour Heights Bahrain, slated to open later this year.

Kempinski’s Saudi portfolio also includes the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al Khobar.

For more information, visit kempinski.com/en/yanbu