Duco Everen de VriesA Dutch national, Duco brings to his new role over 19 years of international luxury hospitality experience having held senior management positions in international hotel chains such as Hilton, Best Western, Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterContinental Hotel Group. Duco holds a Certificate in Hotel Operations and a Master’s Degree in Hotel Management from IHTTI School of Hotel Management Neuchatel, Switzerland. With his diverse management capabilities and in depth knowledge of rebranding, hotel opening and integration, he will take on the role as Business Development Director and contribute significantly to the growth and positioning of Golden Tulip’s Brands – Tulip Inn, Tulip Residences, Golden Tulip and Royal Tulip - within the MENA region. Golden Tulip Hospitality Group is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than 780 hotels with over 75.000 rooms in 50 countries. Duco is based at Golden Tulip Hospitality Group’s MENA Head Office in Sharjah.