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Gulf Hotels Group Promotes Charbel Hanna to Area General Manager, Bahrain Hotels
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 18 June 2026: Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading hospitality company, has announced the promotion of Charbel Hanna to the position of Area General Manager, Bahrain Hotels, reflecting the Group’s commitment to developing talent from within its organisation and recognising outstanding performance and long-term contribution.
With more than 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hanna has built a distinguished career within Gulf Hotels Group, where he has progressed through a range of operational and managerial roles. Beginning his journey in food and beverage management at Gulf Hotel Bahrain, he advanced through successive management positions before assuming the role of General Manager of Crowne Plaza Bahrain, establishing a strong track record of operational excellence and business performance.
Throughout his career, Hanna has gained extensive experience across all facets of hotel operations, combining commercial acumen, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of guest experience management.
As General Manager of Crowne Plaza Bahrain, he successfully led the hotel and convention centre operations, driving sustained improvements in operational performance, profitability, and guest satisfaction while strengthening the property’s competitive position in the market.
Commenting on the promotion, Ahmed Janahi, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Hotels Group, said: “We are delighted to announce Charbel’s promotion to Area General Manager, Bahrain Hotels. This appointment is a testament to his dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to the Group over many years. Charbel has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to deliver results, inspire teams, and uphold the highest standards of operational excellence. We are confident that his extensive experience and leadership capabilities will support the continued growth and success of our hotel portfolio in Bahrain.”
Commenting on his promotion, Charbel Hanna said: “I am honoured by the trust and confidence placed in me through this promotion. Having spent a significant part of my career with Gulf Hotels Group, I look forward to building on the achievements of recent years and working closely with our teams to further strengthen the Group’s position as a leading hospitality company in the Kingdom while continuing to enhance the guest experience across our hotels.”
Hanna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management and has completed the General Manager Programme at Cornell University in the United States. He is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, reflecting his extensive experience in international hospitality environments.
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For more information, contact:
Noor Alhayki
Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing
Gulf Hotels Group
Tel: (+973) 17746333
Mobile: (+973) 37911777
Noor.alhayki@gulfhotelsgroup.com
www.gulfhotelsgroup.com
About Gulf Hotels Group
Gulf Hotels Group B.S.C. is a public limited liability company quoted on the Bahrain Stock Exchange incorporated in 1967, under the name of Bahrain Hotels Company. The Group is chaired by Mr. Fawzi Kanoo and is led by a Board of distinguished, well-established, and influential businessmen. The vision of the then Bahrain Hotels Company was to provide a standard of hospitality unrivalled on the Island, which was duly delivered with the opening of Bahrain’s first 5-star property, the Gulf Hotel. 59 years later, this philosophy remains the same although the Group has continually expanded and upgraded its services to meet the modern-day demands.