Fredrik Blomqvist has been appointed General Manager at Raffles Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has appointed Fredrik Blomqvist as general manager of Raffles Jeddah, ahead of the property's anticipated opening in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Located on Jeddah's Corniche, the hotel aims to become part of the city's expanding hospitality landscape, with a focus on luxury accommodation, branded residences and Red Sea views.
With more than 25 years in international hospitality, Blomqvist has held leadership roles across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the United States. His previous tenure includes 16 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where he was involved in launching and repositioning properties in markets including Bengaluru, Shanghai and Philadelphia.
He has also worked in operational roles in Dublin, Guangzhou, Chiang Mai, Jakarta and Madrid. In his most recent role, Blomqvist led the launch of Six Senses Southern Dunes, part of Red Sea Global's development in Saudi Arabia. The resort received LEED Platinum certification and received global accolades. The property also reported 30 percent female workforce participation during his tenure.
Blomqvist's prior experience is aligned with the operational goals for Raffles Jeddah, which aims to deliver hospitality, wellness, dining and design experiences in line with the Raffles brand.
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