THE MIDDLE EAST’S
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84. Laurent Voivenel
Company: Swiss Belhotel International
Designation: SVP Operations and Development and Group HR and Talent Development EMEAI
Nationality: French
Sector: Hotels and Resorts
Voivenel joined Swiss Belhotel International in 2017. The hotel management company was founded in 1987, and by 2022 it had a portfolio of more than 125 managed hotels spread over 19 countries. In January 2023, Swiss Belhotel signed a joint venture with Malaysian company Nautical Insight Sdn Bhd, which focuses on the concept of accommodation for Muslim travelers. Voivenel has more than 30 years of experience in international hotel/asset management. He was previously the CEO of a hospitality management group in Dubai.