Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, a luxury property in Oman, has appointed Dagmar Symes as its new general manager.

Symes brings a wealth of experience in both the hotel and luxury retail industries across Europe and the Middle East.

Starting her career with the Leading Hotels of the World, Symes previously worked in various luxury properties in France, Switzerland and her native Germany. Symes obtained her first general manager position at Hotel Chateau Grand Barrail in Saint Emilion, France. She then moved on to 12 years of management in the luxury jewelry business and worked in flagship stores of renowned brands such as Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton in Germany and France, before returning to the hospitality industry in 2010 as hotel manager for Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich.

Symes’ career with Kempinski brought her to the Middle East when she was appointed as the pre-opening general manager for Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort in Beirut, Lebanon. After five years in Lebanon it was time to move on. Her morning view now consists of canyon views at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Northern Oman. 

Prior to joining Minor Hotels, Symes held the position of cluster general manager at Phoenicia InterContinental Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon and Le Vendome InterContinental Hotel. In her role at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Symes will be responsible for introducing and overseeing Anantara’s vision of offering unparalleled experiences for its guests, creating remarkable stories for each individual.

Perched 2,000 metres above sea level on the curving rim of a great canyon, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is a secluded haven for the intrepid and discerning traveller. Guests hover over an extreme landscape of rugged beauty while they discover a cultured treasury of authentic indulgences and immersions in the destination’s rich heritage. The highest luxury resort in the Middle East and amongst the highest in the world, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is a luxurious base from which to explore this extraordinary corner of Oman. - TradeArabia News Service