El Khoury joins the hotels with a wealth of experience in the Middle East hospitality sector having previously held several positions within international and regional reputed hotel chains: from being area director of sales and marketing to becoming general manager for many prominent hotel groups over the last 20 years including IHG, Rotana Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotel Group.

A landmark in the vibrant district of Business Bay, the 251-room Grand Millennium Business Bay attracts leisure and business travellers alike. Facilities include 11 fully equipped meeting rooms brimming with natural daylight, a 544 m2 ballroom to accommodate more than 600 guests, spa, health club and swimming pool. The Beau Rivage Bistro is the hotel’s European-inspired outlet which opens out onto the canal waterfront while The Podium is the property’s international all-day-dining restaurant.