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By Sabina Idayatova

Christophe Mousset joins the team from Jumeirah ZabeelSaray, Dubai.

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Christophe Mousset as the new General Manager of Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel, Baku.

A French national, Christophe Mousset has a long and impressive career in the luxury hotel industry with over 20 years' experience. In his previous roles he workedacross Europe, the Middle East, West Africa, Central America and Asia, leading Food and Beverage operations in luxury hotels such as theMandarin Oriental, Le Meridien, Four Seasons, The Savoy and Jumeirah.

Previously, Christophe was the Hotel Manager of Jumeirah ZabeelSaray, Dubai. He joined during the hotel's pre-opening phase in 2011 and spent three years running the hotel's day-to-day operations, playing an integral role in establishing Jumeirah ZabeelSaray as one of the most luxurious destinations on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Christophe will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and running of the hotel as it enters the upcoming summer season. The current General Manager of Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel, Mete Atakuman, will move on to lead the pre-opening phase of Jumeirah Guangzhou, China.

Set alongside a 300 meter Bilgah Beach on the Caspian Sea shore this hotel is the first international luxury city resort in Azerbaijan.

This contemporary lifestyle complex comprises 176 luxurious rooms and suites, and 14 stand-alone cottages along with extensive business and leisure facilities.It features an array of exceptional restaurants and bars, conference centre including ballroom, multi-function venue and private meeting rooms, waterpark, private beach, a health club & spa, tennis court, football, volleyball and basketball fields, bowling alley, and a night club.