Dubai: Aloft Me’aisam, Element Me’aisam and Aloft Dubai South have announced the official appointment of Elaine Watson as Cluster General Manager. In her role Elaine will oversee the management and operations of all three properties.
A dynamic and goal-orientated professional, with extensive experience in the international hospitality industry, Elaine is a hands-on General Manager who has demonstrated a high level of operational skills, problem-solving abilities and the drive to achieve success under pressure. Her career with Marriott International spans four countries and has seen her hold senior positions at hotels UK, UAE and Egypt.
Elaine has substantial previous experience as a General Manager in the UAE which includes the opening of the Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Creek and the opening of the Courtyard Green Community. Thereafter Elaine held the position of General Manager at the 500 room Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Beach Resort in Egypt.
Elaine also lead the re-branding of the African Pride Crystal Towers hotel in Cape Town in the role of General Manager – Projects which saw the opening of the first Marriott branded hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.
Elaine has proven success in managing some of the most demanding situations within the industry, including property development, pre-opening and launching new brands into the UAE market. Being able to expertly manage and oversee numerous departments has allowed Elaine to meet any challenge that presents itself which has led to her career growth within Marriott International.
Elaine will use her extensive hospitality, problem-solving and management skills to the fullest as she oversees the growth of three of the latest hotels to open in Dubai – again launching a new brand, Element, to the Middle East market, and contribute towards the development of two of the fastest-growing business hubs in the Emirate, Dubai Production City and Dubai South.
“I am delighted to once again be tasked with such an important and challenging role at not one but three hotels in Dubai and working to establish these exciting relatively new brands of Aloft and Element in these new upcoming locations,” said Ms Watson. “I look forward to working with the talent team that these exciting Aloft brands attract in both Me’aisam and Dubai South and working to establish the first Element in the MEA region as a preferred extended stay product.”
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About Aloft Hotels
With over 150 hotels now open in over 20 countries and territories around the world, Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., delivers a fresh approach to the traditional staid hotel landscape. For the ‘always on’ next generation of traveler, the Aloft brand offers a tech-forward, vibrant experience and a modern style that is different by design. For more information, please visit www.alofthotels.comand follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Aloft is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
About Element Hotels
Element® Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., is made to order for guests in the know and on the go. Its bright design defies convention, bathing guest rooms and public spaces in natural light. Stylish and sustainable throughout, Element offers extended stay comfort with a conscience and lots of signature amenities from its healthy RISE breakfast and RELAX evening reception to saline swimming pools, spacious fitness centers, bikes to borrow and electric vehicle charging stations. Element made history in 2008 as the only major hotel brand to pursue LEED certification for high-performance buildings brand-wide. For more information, visit www.ElementHotels.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram. Element is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,900 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 130 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company now offers one travel program, Marriott BonvoyTM , replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®(SPG). For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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