AlaaEldin S.

Chief Hotels Operations Officer @ Rua Almadinah Holding | Hotel & Hospitality Operations | Asset Management | Large-Scale Government Projects | 360° Project Management | Strategic Planning

Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia

About

With over 28 years of executive operational experience in the luxury hospitality sector, I am a dynamic leader who leverages human potential and creates exceptional team synergy. As a Chief Hospitality Management Officer @ Rua Almadinah Holding and ex-Chief Operating Officer of Accor's Immersive Resorts and All Inclusive Collection, I oversee the strategic vision, complex project management, and effective communication of a global portfolio of innovative and immersive properties. I have a hands-on operational approach and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences. I have successfully led the acquisition, negotiation, and development of several key projects, including the Caesar’s Palace Dubai into 2 separate hotels Banyan tree and the blue waters beach hotel, the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Accommodation by Accor managing over 67k rooms, the unique hospitality complex in Makkah clock towers 5k+ rooms and Initiated multiple mega transformation Hopitality and facility Managemnet projects in AlUla 2018, Sharma Neom KSA I have also earned multiple awards and certifications for my outstanding performance and leadership, such as the MEA Hospitality Leader of the Year 2019, the Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) and High Performance Financial Training (HPFT) from Cornell University, and the F&B hospitality management from the American University in Cairo.

Experience

  • Chief Hotels Operation officer at Rua Al Madinah Holding | رؤى المدينة القابضة
    Sep 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Accor (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Chief Operating Officer Immersive Resorts & All inclusive collection
      Apr 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Managing Director
      Jul 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Managing Director, Qatar World Sports Event - Accommodation by Accor

  • Managing Director at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Mar 2018 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Fairmont - Raffles - Swissotels Makkah

  • Cluster General Manager at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
    Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 · 5 mos

    Cluster General Manager, Swissotel Makkah , Swissotel Al Makam & Group Shared services

  • Cluster GM Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa , Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay , Pullman Marrakesh at Sofitel
    Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos