Guest Relations Manager

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly experienced, service-driven, and resourceful Guest Relations Manager to lead the guest relations team at the El Gouna Film Festival. The Guest Relations Manager will oversee all aspects of guest experience and hospitality, ensuring that filmmakers, talents, industry professionals, and VIPs enjoy a seamless and memorable festival journey.

As the key point of contact for guest services, the Manager will be responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of all guest logistics while managing a team of liaisons and collaborating with internal departments. This leadership role requires excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and proven experience in managing high-profile guests in a fast-paced cultural or entertainment setting.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Strategy :

• Develop and implement the festival’s guest relations strategy in alignment with overall festival objectives.
• Lead, train, and supervise the guest relations team, ensuring consistency in service delivery.
• Anticipate guest needs and proactively create solutions to enhance their overall festival experience.

Guest Experience & Hospitality :

Cross-Department Coordination :

On-Site Festival Management :

Reporting & Follow-Up :

Qualifications & Requirements :

About El Gouna Film Festival

Founded in 2017, El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) is one of the leading cultural events in the MENA region. GFF showcases a wide variety of films for a passionate and knowledgeable audience while fostering communication between cultures through the art of cinema. The festival is committed to connecting filmmakers from the region with international industry professionals, encouraging dialogue, cooperation, and cultural exchange. Through its industry arm, CineGouna Platform, GFF supports the discovery of new voices and contributes to the growth of cinema in the Arab world.

About Elgouna Film Festival :

El Gouna Film Festival, founded in 2017, is one of the leading festivals in the MENA region. GFF aims to showcase a wide variety of films for a passionate and knowledgeable audience, while fostering better communication between cultures through the art of filmmaking. Its goal is to connect filmmakers from the region with their international counterparts in the spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange. The festival is committed to the discovery of new voices and strives to be a catalyst for the development of cinema in the Arab world, especially through its industry arm CineGouna Platform.