Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Jumeirah Beach Residence, a luxurious hotel in Dubai, UAE, has appointed Mohamed Saad as its new director of sales and marketing.

Bringing in more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Saad is tasked to lead the sales and marketing strategies of the hotel, highlighting its key strengths to thrive in the highly competitive Dubai market. He will set new targets and head the implementation of campaigns aimed at increasing revenues.

In his role, he will be also be responsible in generating business leads, tapping new source markets and boosting existing ties with the property’s local and international partners.

Prior to joining Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham JBR, Saad was the cluster assistant director of sales of Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach Residence and Ramada Sharjah. He was also previously affiliated with the sales and marketing teams of City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel Abu Dhabi, City Seasons Hotel Al Ain, and Al Diar Group of Hotels. An Egyptian national, he started his career in hospitality in the Food and Beverage department in his hometown, gaining experience from five-star properties including Conrad and Four Seasons Hotel Cairo, before deciding to move to the UAE in 2003. – TradeArabia News Service