Khaldoun Hayajneh appointed to General Manager of the Petra Marriott Hotel

The Petra Marriott Hotel is located at one of the most famous archeological sites in the World, built 8000 years ago. Concealed within the quiet magnificent mountains in the red rose desert, Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures and by far its best known tourist attraction. The Petra Marriott Hotel combines the warmest Arabian hospitality with the splendor of the ancient city of Petra. Majestically situated to overlook the dramatic and picturesque rose-red city, the Petra Marriott Hotel offers an experience of a lifetime.

Khaldoun will bring an abundance of knowledge to his new position. He has spent the last 14 years of his hotel career with International Hotel Chains. He has held various management positions at department head and Executive Levels in Jordan, Qatar, Belgium, Hong Kong and lastly in Venezuela and Panama in South America. The experience gained throughout his career worldwide makes him well equipped to lead the team at the Petra Marriott Hotel.

Of Jordanian origin and with dual citizenship, he holds both the Jordanian and the Venezuelan nationalities. He is a graduate of the Hotel Management School in Glion, Switzerland. In addition to his Arabic native language Khaldoun speaks English, French, and Spanish fluently.