AC Group, a wholesale tour operator based in UK, has appointed Mamdouh Abdelkader as the new sales and operations manager for Middle East and East Mediterranean region.

Abdelkader’s appointment marks the company’s expansion within the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) and Southern European markets, offering experiential-led tours to the region's travellers.

He will be working closely with regional travel agents to create a new range of unique itineraries which meet the interests of Middle Eastern travellers to the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Benelux, and North America, said a statement from AC Group.

Egyptian-born Abdelkader has worked in the UK as a specialist in bespoke Middle Eastern tours for over 15 years. In his new role, he plans to develop the group’s presence beyond the GCC into countries such as Egypt, Greece and Turkey.

On his new role, Abdelkader said: "This is an exciting opportunity to develop new itineraries specifically for travellers from a region I’m passionate about."

"The UK has a lot to offer beyond the typical hotel and transfers, with tailored interests such as horseracing and hunting, Premier League football and local sightseeing able to combine to provide travellers with a truly memorable experience," he added.-TradeArabia News Service