Franke brings with him over 24 years experience in the hospitality industry and will play a vital role in maintaining the hotel’s position as an iconic symbol of Emirati heritage, within the capital, and its reputation for personalised service and practical luxury tailored for today’s affluent travellers.
Born in Germany, Franke’s hospitality career began with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in 1987, were he has held a number of managerial positions across all key hotel functions in Europe, America, the Mediterranean and the Middle East since then. His most recent positions within IHG were hotel manager at InterContinental Dubai Festival City from 2007, and general manager of Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi - Yas Island from 2009, playing an intrinsic role in the opening, operations and management of all three of these landmark UAE hotels.
General Management Middle East United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi