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Gustavo Pereira has been appointed as Cluster Director of Market Strategy at Marriott International Inc. in UAE

Gustavo Pereira has taken on a newly-created role within Marriott as cluster director of market strategy, overseeing nine Wasl owned hotel properties. This portfolio encompasses three beachfront resort hotels, including W Dubai - Mina Seyahi, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark, and Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina that sit together on the Destination Mina Seyahi Resort.

Julien Gonzalvez has been appointed as General Manager at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, synonymous with unparalleled luxury and exceptional hospitality, welcomes Julien Gonzalvez as its newest General Manager. With a robust track record of leading Hyatt properties worldwide, Gonzalvez's insightful leadership is set to elevate the stature of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, enhancing guest experiences and supervising the entire property's functions.

Ravneet Arora has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection

Ravneet Arora, a seasoned marketeer from Dubai, has recently taken up the role of director of sales and marketing at Marriott's Lapita resort. Now positioned at Lapita, which is a part of Dubai Parks and Resorts and the Autograph Collection Hotels, Ravneet's primary responsibility will be to enhance the resort's commercial performance.

Dubai surpasses pre-pandemic international visitation levels in the first half of 2023, with 20% year-on-year growth

Dubai’s resurgent tourism industry is celebrating a successful first half of 2023, after welcoming a record 8.55 million international overnight visitors, compared to 8.36 million tourists in H1 2019. Surpassing pre-pandemic visitation levels and further bolstering the city’s bid to become the world’s most visited destination, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) represents the industry’s best ever H1 performance.

Oliver Jackson has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Lana, Dubai

Oliver Jackson has relocated back to Dubai, after leading the culinary team at The Langham Gold Coast, Australia. Prior to his move to Australia, chef Jackson developed his career at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi for 10 years. He has also held various culinary leader positions in Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Icebergs dining room & bar, Australia, and Pegasus Bay Winery, New Zealand.

Edoardo Buffin de Chosal has been appointed as Director of Rooms at The Lana, Dubai

A long-standing team member from Dorchester Collection, London, UK, Edoardo Buffin de Chosal joins the Dubai team from his most recent role as customer service manager, Global Contact Centre based in London. Prior to joining Dorchester Collection, he held various roles within rooms division with Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, One Aldwych Hotel, and Rocco Forte Hotels.

Carlotta Cavallari has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Communications at The Lana, Dubai

Carlotta Cavallari brings more than 14 years of marketing and PR experience with her, gained across the hospitality, fashion, watch & jewellery industries in the luxury space. She was the assistant director of marketing at Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa, and held two pre-opening marketing lead positions at Address Hotels & Resorts, culminating with two consecutive successful pre openings within one year in 2022.

Alexandre Hulen has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Lana, Dubai

DOSM is Alexandere Hulen. He has held various sales & marketing leadership and area roles at One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai, Regent Bali, Jumeirah Vittaveli, and Jumeirah Devanafushi Maldives, among others. His most recent role before joining The Lana was at Sun Resorts in Maldives and Mauritius, where he held the position of VP of sales and marketing.