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The First Group Marks Hotel Portfolio Milestone with Completion of TRYP by Wyndham Dubai

Global property developer The First Group has taken possession of its second hotel property, TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, marking another significant milestone in its portfolio development strategy. "As the world"s largest hotel operator, Wyndham"s management expertise is unsurpassed. With the opening of TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, we are proud to expand our partnership with the company and look toward the future with confidence as we develop new properties in key precincts across Dubai."

TRYP by Wyndham
Dubai, United States
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Arun Pillai has been appointed as Front Office Manager at M Hotel Downtown by Millennium

Arun, bringing over 10 years of experience in hospitality, has been appointed to manage the Front Office Department and Health Club of the new M Hotel brand under Millennium & Copthorne in Business Bay. Prior to joining M Hotel Downtown by Millennium, Arun served as the Assistant Front Office Manager at Millennium Plaza Hotel, Dubai from 2011 where he managed the hotel’s preopening operations. Arun worked for various hotel brands like Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Jebel Ali International Hotels in Dubai and started his Front Office career in Hotel Tea County and Club Mahindra Resorts in India. In his current role, Arun will be responsible in handling the overall front office operations and delivering exceptional level of customer service.

Millennium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Paul Dalgleish has been appointed as Vice President of Sales & Distribution at Marriott International

Paul Dalgleish, Vice President of Sales & Distribution will be responsible for Property, Market and Area Sales Organisations as well as the Global Sales Organisation, whilst leading the Middle East and Africa Distribution Strategy. Previously Vice President of Sales for Marriott International, Paul has played a key role in the rapid expansion of the Middle East and Africa Region, deploying new and innovative sales strategies, whilst ensuring talent development lives as a discipline priority.

Marriott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jitendra Jain has been appointed as Vice President of Digital, Loyalty and Portfolio Marketing at Marriott International

Jitendra Jain, Vice President of Digital, Loyalty and Portfolio Marketing will be responsible for the company’s award-winning Loyalty Programs, Partnerships, cross-brand marketing of Marriott International’s regional portfolio and will lead all Digital Marketing, Platforms and Products. A Starwood veteran, Jitendra previously led the Marketing function for the former Starwood portfolio in the Middle East, where he spearheaded the transformation of marketing processes, talent and culture, cultivating a data-driven and forward-looking mindset leveraging digital, brands and loyalty.

Marriott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Sandra Schulze-Potgieter has been appointed as Vice President of Premium and Select Brands at Marriott International

Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Vice President of Premium and Select Brands will be responsible for Brand Marketing and Management for Marriott International’s compelling portfolio of Premium and Select Brands and will oversee Restaurants & Bars Marketing as well as Area Field Marketing. Sandra was previously Senior Director, Brand Marketing & eCommerce for Marriott International Middle East and Africa managing Field Marketing, Brand Marketing, Public Relations, Partnerships, Social Media, Digital as well as Loyalty. She was instrumental in positioning Marriott International’s lead in Brand Marketing in the region.

Marriott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Sarah Walker Kerr has been appointed as Vice President of Communications Middle East and Africa at Marriott International

Sarah Walker Kerr, Vice President of Communications Middle East and Africa will be responsible for devising and implementing the overall Communications Strategy for Marriott International in the region, driving visibility, enhancing the perception of the company and its brands and increasing its share of voice in the media. She will provide strategic counsel to the senior executive leadership team, managing Internal and External Communications, Crisis Communications and Reputation Management as well as Brand Communications. A seasoned communications specialist, Sarah was previously Regional Director of Public Relations Middle East, Africa, India & Japan for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

Marriott
Dubai, United Arab Emirates