Pooja Dholakia has been appointed as Learning and Development Manager at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City Dubai

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City Dubai announces a key appointment, strengthening its leadership team with an accomplished woman driving talent development. As Accor's leading and only five-star property in Dubai Media City, the hotel continues to advance its commitment to diversity, innovation, and excellence across all departments.

Pooja Dholakia

Pooja Dholakia has been appointed Learning and Development Manager, leading all training and people development initiatives at the property. With more than seven years of hospitality experience across global brands including Accor, she brings a deep understanding of culture, learning, and team empowerment. Her ability to design impactful training frameworks and foster a performance-driven culture will play a vital role in building future leaders within the hotel. Dholakia's appointment highlights the property's continued investment in nurturing talent and promoting inclusive growth across departments.

Human Resources 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.