July 01, 20111--JEDDAH -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the operator of ultra-luxury hotels and resorts throughout the world, has appointed Mohamed Karara as the director of sales and marketing at the Rosewood Corniche Jeddah.

Karara brings to the role a wealth of experience within luxury hotels across the Middle East, including properties in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, and Amman in Jordan.

During his career Karara has successfully developed lasting relationships within the travel trade across the Gulf region, managed departments in nearly every facet of the hotel industry, and has been instrumental in increasing sales and brand awareness.

"Mr. Karara's vast business development experience underscores our desire to continue to grow the hotel's market share from the increasing levels of discerning business and leisure travelers to Saudi Arabia, one of the most dynamic markets in the GCC," said Hans-Peter Leitzke, Managing Director of Rosewood Corniche.

Designed for both business and leisure travelers, Rosewood Corniche is ideally positioned on Jeddah's Corniche, one of the city's most impressive districts.

The celebrated Jeddah Corniche runs parallel to the Red Sea for over 20 miles and provides convenient access to the city's business and leisure areas.

As Saudi Arabia's leading hotel, the stunning Rosewood Corniche redefines modern elegance and offers unparalleled personal service and world-class amenities, including 24-hour butler service for each of the 127 guest rooms and suites.

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