Marco Amarone has been promoted to Director of Food & Beverage at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City Dubai

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City Dubai announces leadership moves enhancing its management team. Accor's only five‑star hotel in Dubai Media City advances internal talent and welcomes a new expert. Management anticipates accelerated revenues, higher guest satisfaction, and sustained recognition. The refreshed leadership aims to capture emerging market demand across Dubai's business sectors.

Marco Amarone

Marco Amarone is promoted to Director of Food and Beverage, leading the hotel's four restaurants and expansive banqueting operations. His strategic oversight delivered record-breaking results during Ramadan, one of Dubai's most competitive dining seasons. Iftar revenues outpaced the previous year by mid-month, showcasing exceptional commercial performance. He launched new seasonal menus, introduced timely F&B promotions, and expanded outside catering initiatives. Guest feedback and repeat bookings confirmed strong demand across social and business dining. Banqueting experiences were notably enhanced under his leadership, raising service standards and quality expectations.

Amarone now continues to oversee consistent delivery across dining and event touchpoints.

Food & Beverage Middle East United Arab Emirates Dubai

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16,000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 80 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Sanya (Hainan Island, China) and Djerba (Tunisia).

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.