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7.13.07
Asaad Farag Named Vice President of Hotel Operations for MotorCity Casino Hotel
DETROIT - MotorCity Casino Hotel -- the first permanent gaming location in the city and the only locally owned and operated Detroit casino -- today unveiled a model hotel room that that will introduce a whole new level of hospitality to Detroit business and leisure travelers when the hotel opens this fall.
"MotorCity will provide a hotel product that is unmatched in this market," said Asaad Farag, newly appointed MotorCity Casino Hotel vice president of hotel operations. "We will provide a truly unique guest experience with an uncompromised level of service."
Asaad Farag, an international hospitality industry veteran, has been named vice president of hotel operations for MotorCity Casino Hotel. Farag's responsibilities will include all aspects of hotel operations including the spa, retail, catering and conference sales.
"Asaad brings enormous value to the MotorCity team," said international hotel background is critical to our mission of creating a luxury hotel that offers unparalleled guest service. He has historically demonstrated his ability to assess the needs of his guests and to exceed their expectations, which is consistent with our edict to raise the bar on hospitality in the City of Detroit and across the region."
Farag, a native of Egypt and a U.S citizen, brings to the MotorCity team more than 20 years of hotel management experience at some of the world's most impressive properties. Prior to his new assignment, Farag was general manager of the Conrad Istanbul where he directed the development of the Five Star Diamond, 584-room hotel internationally known for its fine restaurants and world class business and conference facilities. During his tenure, the Conrad Istanbul was awarded the 2005 World Travel Award as Europe's leading business hotel. Tens of thousands of travel professionals cast their votes to determine the recipient of this coveted award.
Farag has also served as general manager of the Regent Wall Street Hotel & Spa in New York City and was a member of the start-up team for the exclusive Stirling Club Turnberry Place in Las Vegas, serving as vice president and general manager. In addition, he has managed the St. Regis Hotel in Los Angeles and held various senior positions with the Ritz Carlton in Cleveland, the Walt Disney Dolphin in Orlando, the Beverly Hills Hotel in California and the Plaza in New York City.
Farag is a trustee of the Five Star Diamond American Hospitality of Science and a member of the esteemed Chaine of Rotisserie. He is a graduate of the Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt.
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