Four Seasons Langkawi,
Malaysia

The Four Seasons Langkawi opened in mid-2005 as a
luxury world-class resort located on the scenic northeast
coast of Langkawi Island, Malaysia. The stunning low-
sandy beachfront. The resort’s current room inventory
consists of 68 spacious rooms and 23 villas. Mr. Sogno
and his team were responsible of the extension of the
resort by adding an additional 20 keys and developing
14 luxury villas that are marketed as Four Seasons
Residences. The buildings are an attractive mixture of
Malay and Moorish architecture set in lush tropical
landscaping. Other facilities include three restaurants,
bar, library, 200 square meters of meeting space, two
outdoor pools with pool bar, fitness centre, spa, tennis
court and several retail outlets. The resort is in a class of
its own in the island and is now widely considered to be
one of the top resorts in Asia.
Movenpick Resort and Spa Karon Beach,

The Mövenpick Karon Beach Resort opened in 1984 as
Plaza. Following the acquisition of the 352-room property
by KHI in May 2006, Mövenpick took over the
management and the property was re-branded to the
Mövenpick Karon Beach Resort under the supervision of
Mr. Sogno. He was also in charge of the marketing and
sale of 30 lifestyle apartments. Amenities and facilities
include four bars and restaurants, meeting facilities,
three swimming pools, a health club, a seven-room spa
and one of the largest ballrooms in Phuket.

Other properties in Asia Pacific include: Sentosa
Resort & Spa Seminyak Bali, Indonesia, Raffles Hotel
Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, both
located in Cambodia, Swissotel Kunshan, China
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Four Seasons Hotel, Kingdom Tower
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 249-room Four Seasons Riyadh is located within the
city's tallest building, the prestigious Kingdom Centre. It is
adjacent to the city's most exclusive shopping mall and a
short distance from many attractions including museums
and souks. Amenities and facilities include three
restaurants, a tea lounge, a wellness centre (with
non-resident membership), squash facilities, a spa with
sauna and private treatment rooms, a swimming pool,
various meeting room and a 4,113 square meter grand
ballroom.
Four Seasons Damascus,
Syria

the centre of Damascus. Mr. Sogno was in charge of the
asset management of this property during the opening in
This 297-room landmark high-rise building is located in
December 2005. Amenities and facilities of the Four
Seasons Hotel Damascus include four bars and Seasons
Hotel Damascus include four bars and restaurants,
banqueting and conference facilities, a health club and an
outside swimming pool (with non-resident membership).
The Northern Strip, an adjoining low-rise building,
features 11 apartments and 3,800 square meters of
commercial space that accommodates various facilities
including shops, restaurants and a nightclub.
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Movenpick Resort, Beirut
Lebanon

The Mövenpick Hotel and Resort Beirut opened in July
2002. This 292-room luxury city hotel with resort
amenities is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea
coastline in the scenic Raouche area of Beirut.
Amenities and facilities comprise five restaurants and
bars, conference facilities, three swimming pools
(including an Olympic sized pool), a beach, a spa and
fitness centre, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a
marina and water sports centre, and a beauty centre.
The property also has a real estate component
including 72 chalets, 1,010 cabanas, 126 marina slips
and 34 retail units.
Movenpick Resort & Spa, Bel Ombre
Mauritius

The Mövenpick Resort and Spa Mauritius opened in
December 2004 and was partially renovated in 2007.
The 181-room hotel is located in Bel Ombre on the
southwest coast of Mauritius. The hotel is surrounded
frontage that stretches approximately 500 meters.
Amenities and facilities include three restaurants, four
bars, spa facilities, four swimming pools, a fitness
centre, two tennis courts, water sports facilities, retail
units and access to a 18-hole golf course.
Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel, Dar Es Salaam

The Mövenpick Royal Palm opened in October 1995.
Mr. Sogno planned and organized the renovation of the
property in 2005. Amenities and facilities include five
bars and restaurants, meeting facilities, business centre,
beauty salon, tennis and squash courts and access to
an adjacent golf course.
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Other properties in Africa include: Intercontinental
Lusaka, Zambia, Four Seasons Mauritius, and in
Kenya: Fairmont Norfolk, Nairobi, Fairmont Mara
Safari Club, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, and
Fairmont The Ark Safari Lodge.
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Khayangan Estate,
Bali

The Khayangan Estate opened in 2008 as a luxury
world-class resort located on the scenic southeast coast
of Bali Island, Indonesia. The stunning low-rise property
is a fully self-contained, luxury estate set in 1.5 hectares
of lush tropical gardens 170 metres above the white
sand seclusion of Selonding beach and the Indian
Ocean below. The beautiful original features of the
joglos such as hand-carved panels and beams, have
been preserved, and are complemented by old teak
wood floors, glass walls, antique furniture,
ultra-comfortable and stylish soft furnishings and top of
the range entertainment and communications facilities,
together with all the comforts and service you would
expect from a five star resort.
Other properties in Middle East include: Four Seasons Sharm, Four Seasons Nile Plaza
Cairo, Movenpick Bur Dubai.
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