Dean Walsh has been appointed as Executive Director of Sales at Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis Dubai has promoted Dean Walsh to Executive Director of Sales, a role that will see him lead global leisure market growth for both Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.
Walsh, who joined the resort in August 2023 as director of sales, has been instrumental in strengthening Atlantis Dubai's presence across the UK, Europe, and Australasia. During his tenure, he led a 15-strong global leisure sales team, delivering substantial annual revenues and increasing market share in competitive segments.
His results-driven approach and collaborative style have been credited with aligning sales execution to the wider commercial priorities of the destination. In his expanded remit, Walsh will direct and implement Atlantis Dubai's leisure sales strategy across domestic and international markets. He will oversee directors and managers responsible for specific segments, ensuring that sales efforts reinforce revenue growth, brand positioning, and the guest experience. He reports directly to Kyp Charalambous, vice president of sales at Atlantis Dubai.
With nearly 20 years in luxury hospitality and tourism, Walsh has held senior sales and marketing roles at InterContinental, One&Only Resorts, Viceroy, W Hotels, and Jumeirah. His career is defined by building high-performing teams, forging global partnerships, and delivering consistent revenue growth across established and emerging markets.