JW Marriott Kuwait Hotel has announced the appointment of Dina Makouyan as director of Event Management.

Makouyan has 11 years of experience having worked in the hospitality and corporate industry in different regions covering Lebanon, Qatar and the UAE.

During her tenure in the UAE, Makouyan was exposed to brand management, catering and event management in various hotels that include Hotel Intercontinental Al Ain, Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai amongst others.

Makouyan also served as a former events director at Ideaz Factory International in Beirut, before being appointed as a Public Relations and Government Affairs manager at the Middle East and Africa Logistics Council.

Part of her new remit and responsibility at JW Marriott Kuwait City is to add more creative value by introducing new approaches that aim at meeting guests’ needs and ultimately increasing overall sales.

Makouyan said: “I am very proud to be part of a well-established and reputable chain of hotels, and since event management was always my passion, I look forward to work with the team at JW Marriott to bring our experiences and knowledge together in order to meet our diverse guests’ backgrounds and cultures.”

“The hospitality industry in Kuwait is very promising with different corporate sector activities and events along with social and lifestyle occasions that are constantly being celebrated,” she added.

George Aoun, general manager of Kuwait Marriott Hotels, said: “We are delighted to welcome a professional and a well-rounded expert in the hospitality sector, to complement the growth of JW Marriott’s brand in Kuwait. We look forward to experiencing a new taste of success with Dina Makouyan and the entire event management team under her leadership.” – TradeArabia News Service