Corinthia Hotels Appoints New General Manager At Its Iconic Khartoum Hotel

15 October 2010

Luxury brand Corinthia Hotels announces the appointment of seasoned hotelier Christopher H. Newberry as general manager of its first five-star hotel in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum – The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum - also known as the Burj Al Fateh.

Christopher Newberry is a highly regarded veteran of the international hotel industry and has to‐date enjoyed a distinguished and successful career as a general manager and senior executive within the hospitality sector. From an early career with Hilton International as executive assistant manager of the London Hilton on Park Lane, Christopher was promoted to the positions of general manager of the Madagascar Hilton and then moved on to the opening of the Yaoundé Hilton in the Cameroon in a similar position.

As one of the first general managers for Disney, Christopher was highly successful in the early days of the famous Paris theme park and then joined Kempinski, where he was general manager of hotels in Bombay and Beijing. In the latter, he also ran the Crowne Plaza and later the Crowne Plaza in Jinan. After a short period of time in a private enterprise Chris joined the Aga Khan Development Network as general manager of their property in Kabul, the Serena Hotel. Christopher’s latest position before joining Corinthia Hotels was that of general manager of The Leela Kempinski in Mumbai, India.

The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum – Burj Al Fateh, defines a city in the making. It is an architectural masterpiece that is not only a distinct landmark, but also the benchmark for luxurious corporate hospitality in Khartoum. It offers unparalleled service and sophistication in a building conceived to combine form with function and high technology with efficiency. The hotel complex sits close to where the Blue and White Niles meet and at the centre of Khartoum’s commercial, business and administrative districts.

All 230 superior rooms and suites at Corinthia Hotel Khartoum – Burj Al Fateh offer panoramic views of the city and over the Nile and are all designed with the ultimate in comfort, space and amenities, blending hints of traditional African craftsmanship with clean, contemporary style.

Hotel Services and amenities include three individually themed restaurants, a lobby café and open air cafe, an executive club lounge and  business centre, a Spa with indoor pool, conference space for up to 1,400 delegates, a 300 berth car park, extensive landscaped gardens, concierge service and 24-hour room service.
The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum – Burj Al Fateh, is managed on behalf of its owners, the Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company (LAFICO).
Commenting on Christopher Newberry’s appointment the management company’s CEO & MD Tony Potter said “Having established our luxury Corinthia Hotels brand in mainland Europe and beyond, Christopher’s vast international experience in the travel sector will no doubt help us establish the Corinthia name in this  part of the world as well as we seek to further broaden our operational base with a presence in more exotic destinations such as this, the thriving capital of Sudan, the largest country in Africa and one of its fastest-growing economies. Together with our existing Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli, Libya and our planned Corinthia hotel and resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, our presence here in Khartoum gives our luxury brand a wider and more colourful dimension.”
Sudan is one of the most geographically diverse countries in Africa. Mountain ranges divide the deserts of the north from the swamps and rain forests of the south, and the River Nile splits the country from east to west. The capital, Khartoum, lies at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles, a location resonant with antiquity. The city is a feast for the senses, a melting pot of sights and sounds; a place too of magnificent sunsets, fascinating museums, mosques, lush Nile islands and a lively souk. Today, Khartoum is a city with grand designs and attracting international business as never before. Amid the progress, one aspect of the city remains unchanged; the warmth of its people who give Khartoum its character and ensure continuity in this most ancient of regions. The city is also known for its fusion of cuisines from across the African continent.

About Corinthia Hotels
Corinthia Hotels is an internationally acclaimed brand of luxury hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta in the 1960s.  The Corinthia brand is true to its roots as a family business, fired by a determination to succeed, an infinite devotion to detail and a boundless passion for understanding and serving its customers.  All Corinthia hotels feature extensive leisure and business traveller facilities and are renowned for their uniqueness of character.  Corinthia Hotels’ portfolio includes the award-winning Corinthia Hotel Budapest in Hungary, Corinthia Hotel Prague in the Czech Republic, Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg in Russia and Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa in Malta.  The portfolio also features the splendid Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay in Malta, the superior five-star Corinthia Hotel Tripoli in Libya, and the modern Corinthia Hotel Lisbon in Portugal.  The latest additions to the Corinthia Hotels portfolio are the Corinthia Hotel London – due to open in early 2011 and the Corinthia Taormina Golf Resort in Sicily, Italy – due to open in 2012.

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