Paul Stevens has been appointed as the region’s new COO, overseeing all premium, midscale, and budget properties throughout the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
In his new position, he will be in charge of a portfolio of more than 200 hotels, or 52,000 keys, spread across eleven brands. His duties include the creation and implementation of operational and marketing plans, as well as new hotel construction.
One of Stevens’ key goals will be to expand the reach of the Accor brands, which include Swissotel, Pullman, Movenpick, Novotel, Ibis, ibis budget, ibis styles, Adagio, Grand Mercure, Movenpick, and Novotel Suites.