Mr. Alec De Wieuw of Mövenpick Resort El Quseir

Mr. Alec De Wieuw is a distinguished hospitality leader and the General Manager of Mövenpick Resort El Quseir, where his tenure since 2018 has been defined by strategic vision, people-centric leadership, and a focus on sustainable luxury. His exceptional achievements have earned him global recognition as one of Luxury Lifestyle Awards’ TOP 100 Hotel General Managers of the World for 2025, showcasing his influence and excellence in modern hospitality leadership.

Since assuming leadership, Alec has successfully guided Mövenpick Resort El Quseir through a comprehensive, multi-phase renovation, executed flawlessly without disrupting daily operations. Under his stewardship, the resort achieved record-breaking guest satisfaction results and consistently delivered the highest Employee Satisfaction Survey scores year after year, reflecting a deeply engaged and motivated workforce. His leadership style is rooted in empowerment, transparency, and respect, enabling teams to take ownership while delivering authentic, heartfelt service.

Alec has been instrumental in repositioning the resort as a holistic wellness and sustainability destination on the Red Sea. Landmark enhancements include purpose-built yoga platforms overlooking the sea, a state-of-the-art racket center, an iconic infinity pool, and a farm-to-fork culinary philosophy anchored in Geb’s Garden, the resort’s on-site organic farm. These initiatives reflect his forward-thinking vision of luxury, one that balances guest well-being, environmental responsibility, and meaningful local integration.

Sustainability remains central to Alec’s leadership philosophy. His efforts have resulted in 13 consecutive years of Green Globe Platinum certification, alongside the International Sustainability Award 2025 and Safe Hotels Executive Level certification. Commercially, the resort has excelled, earning numerous guest excellence awards from Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, TUI, and the prestigious Accor Award for Best Financial Performance in MEAPAC 2023.

With over 90% of the team recruited locally, Alec champions community development and cultural pride, fostering loyalty and long-term career growth. Through his visionary leadership, Mövenpick Resort El Quseir has emerged as a global standard for responsible, experience-driven luxury, making Alec De Wieuw a truly deserving recipient of this prestigious international accolade.