Eleni Tsolakou has joined Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, a luxurious hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as its new general manager.

Bringing more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry having worked in Africa, Greece, Indonesia and the Middle East, she has a proven track of leading complex hotels at both development and opening stages.

Tsolakou joined Rotana Hotels and Resorts in March 2011 as the executive assistant manager in Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island. She comes from Greece having studied Hospitality Management at the Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. Prior to her new appointment, she held the GM positon in the Centro Barsha by Rotana, Dubai where she gained valuable experience and was responsible for the vision, growth, development and future of the company.

‘I am thrilled to join Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana and its remarkable team. I strongly believe that, with my diverse experience within the hospitality industry and the team support, we will be able work together towards a brighter future and carry on the company’s success. It will definitely be a privilege to continue developing this amazing hotel.’

During her long hospitality career and after spending three years in Dubai, Tsolakou was presented by many prestigious Hotel Awards as Middle East Hotel Awards for the Best Budget Hotel 2015, Traveler’s Choice Award from TripAdvisor for three consecutive years since 2013 and an Award of Excellence from Booking.com in 2014 and 2015. Also, she has received the Rotana Award Hotel Achiever in the year 2014 and Best Hotel of the Year in 2013 by Rotana, for her outstanding contribution to hotel’s performance. – TradeArabia News Service