Victor Betro Appointed General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Dead Sea, Jordan, 1 February 2025 — Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Betro as General Manager, effective 1 February 2025. Mr. Betro brings 14 years of experience with Kempinski Hotels to his new role. In 2011, Victor started his journey with Kempinski as the Food & Beverage Manager at Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, where he stayed until 2013. After this first assignment, Victor moved to Spain, to Kempinski Hotel Bahia, where he progressed from Director of F&B to Executive Assistant Manager in charge of F&B.

 

In 2016, Victor returned to the Middle East, where he was involved in the opening of three Kempinski hotels: As Executive Assistant Manager in charge of F&B, he was part of the opening team at Kempinski Summerland in Beirut, followed by Kempinski Hotel Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman in 2017, before moving to Dubai in 2018 as Hotel Manager.

 

His most recent assignment was as General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, his first General Manager position.

 

"I am honoured to join the team at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and look forward to working closely with them to continue providing exceptional guest experiences and build on the great reputation of the hotel locally and internationally," said Mr. Betro.

 

Mr. Betro holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and International Marketing from Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic.

 

“Victor is one of our talented general managers at Kempinski and we are proud to have him join the great team of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea. I am more than confident that he will deliver outstanding results and manage the great relationship with the owners of the hotel in his most professional and efficient way,” commented Mr Sebastien Mariette, VP Operations for Kempinski Hotels in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, The Levant and Morocco.

 

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About Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea: The award-winning Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea lies gracefully on the shores of the world’s oldest natural spa – the Dead Sea. Set amidst gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and private pools, it is a true haven of wellness, where ancient olive trees mingle with palm trees in a most fantastic and stylish fashion. Designed in affectionate tribute to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar boasts 345 rooms and suites within a stylish Arabesque monument building that weaves clean and simple lines into an Arabian theme. For a more luxurious and exclusive stay, the hotel offers Ishtar Villas designed with a tasteful contemporary decor. The hotel also features one of the largest spas in the Middle East at 10,000 sq m.

 

 

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 78 hotels and residences in 32 countries and currently has more than 31 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com

 

Media contact:

Jareer Massarweh · Cluster Director of Marketing & Communication                              

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea & Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea

Arar St. Wadi Saqra · P.O. Box 941806 · Amman 11194  Jordan

T +962 0 6 5003535 · M +962 799042429 · [email protected]