Christopher H. Newberry has been appointed general manager at Corinthia’s first five-star hotel in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum – The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum - also known as the Burj Al Fateh.

Mr Newberry is a highly regarded veteran in the international hotel industry and has to‐date enjoyed a distinguished and successful career as a general manager and senior executive within the hospitality sector.

The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum – Burj Al Fateh, defines a city in the making. It is an architectural masterpiece that is not only a distinct landmark, but also the benchmark for luxurious corporate hospitality in Khartoum.

It offers unparalleled service and sophistication in a building conceived to combine form with function and high technology with efficiency. The hotel complex sits close to where the Blue and White Niles meet and at the centre of Khartoum’s commercial, business and administrative districts.

All 230 superior rooms and suites at Corinthia Hotel Khartoum – Burj Al Fateh offer panoramic views of the city and over the Nile and are all designed with the ultimate in comfort, space and amenities, blending hints of traditional African craftsmanship with clean, contemporary style.

Hotel Services and amenities include three individually themed restaurants, a lobby and open air cafe, an executive club lounge and business centre, a Spa with indoor pool, conference space for up to 1,400 delegates, a 300 berth car park, extensive landscaped gardens, concierge service and 24-hour room service.

The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum – Burj Al Fateh, is managed by Corinthia on behalf of its owners, the Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company (LAFICO).