Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai has announced the appointment of its management team, led by Ranjit Phillipose, Area Director - Middle East and General Manager. 

 

Phillipose brings with him over 29 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and a wealth of knowledge to this role. He is joined by Greg Kocsis, Hotel Manager; Dorsai Khaghani, Director of Sales & Marketing; Lionel Dousse, Director of F&B; Sonu Koithara, Executive Chef; and Dr Arun Aravind, Director of Spa. 

 

“We are very pleased to have launched Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai this month. We look forward to establishing the Taj Exotica name in the region and to showcase Tajness to our esteemed guests. As a brand we take pride in everything we do, and the team will embody this in the ethos of their work. I'm confident every guest will enjoy the resort’s unique offerings and world-class hospitality," said Phillipose.

 

Phillipose’s professional achievements include overseeing multiple hotel openings and rebranding projects across IHCL hotels, resorts and palaces in Asia, UK, the USA and the Middle East. His accolades include being a recipient of the JRD Tata Award for Quality and Excellence, winning the prestigious Best New Hotel in the MENA region at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 (Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers), Favourite Business Hotel at the 2017 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards (Taj Dubai) and Best of Best Hotels 2011 by Robb Report and 100 Best Suites, Elite Traveler USA (Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives). In 2018, 2019 and 2020 Ranjit was recognized by Hotelier Middle East as one of the most influential professionals in the industry in the Power 50 list.

 

Originally from Hungary, Greg Kocsis is an experienced Hotel Manager and seasoned hospitality professional with extensive international experience in the luxury market, having previously worked in Beverly Hills, Miami, Barbados, London, Oman and Maldives for leading hotel brands over the course of 18 years. 

 

A highly accomplished sales & marketing professional with over 15 years of experience, Dorsai Khaghani has led a number of successful launches of some of Dubai's biggest and most successful hotel brands. She prides herself on truly understanding the Middle East market when it comes to what guests really want.  With achievements such as being named one of the top 25 women in hospitality in 2020 and the ‘Best salesperson of the year' in 2017 both by Hotelier Middle East, Dorsai brings her award-winning experience to Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai.

 

The Swiss-born Lionel Dousse brings 14 years of experience to his new role having previously worked in various countries, including Djibouti, Ghana, Latvia, and most recently, the UAE. He specialises in creating dining concepts for pre-opening restaurants and bars. 

 

Originally from Kerala (India), Chef Sonu Koithara believes in the importance of working with quality ingredients, a philosophy he will bring to each dish he curates at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai. Having been a part of the IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited) for over 15 years, Chef Sonu has been an integral part the culinary teams for several hotels in India and recently in Dubai with the opening of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers. 

 

Taking a whole new meaning to holistic wellness, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai will house its very own resident Ayurvedic expert. Dr Arun Aravind, a seasoned wellness professional, joins the team with over 22 years of experience and brings in-depth knowledge of the ancient practice of Ayurveda to JIVA, our award-winning spa.  – TradeArabia News Service