Emma HasanVand
Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing
At Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights - Hotel Suites & Apartments, United Arab Emirates
Prior to her post at the hotel, HasanVand was director of sales, groups & events at Kempinski Hotel Mall of The Emirates. She has also held MICE-related positions at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa and Mercure Hotels.
Holding more than 11 years of experience, she has expertise in hotel operations, the MICE industry, events and building a strong market presence.
She will be expected to apply her skills in account management, partnership agreements and introducing initiatives to help the hotel.
Accor
Accor is a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in almost 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries. With an unrivalled portfolio of brands from luxury to economy, Accor has been providing hospitality savoir-faire for more than 50 years.
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