Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the award-winning Ottoman inspired luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah, has appointed Anas Shahin as revenue director to oversee the successful execution and continuous development of revenue management for the resort.

Shahin has over 14 years’ of international hospitality experience and has worked for some of the world’s top luxury hotel groups. He has a solid understanding of the key markets in the Middle East.

His most recent post was country director of Revenue Strategy with Marriott International in Jordan, where he oversaw the annual pricing process, provided market strategy expertise and leadership, and developed the business outlook strategy for the organisation.

Responsible for over three of the company’s key global accounts, he successfully drove business for the organisation’s properties and was instrumental in leading the group’s revenue.

Prior to Marriott International in Jordan, Shahin worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and the Ritz Carlton in the US.

Fernando Gibaja, general manager of the resort, said: “We are delighted to welcome Anas onboard, and are confident that his exceptional competencies will positively influence the revenue of the resort.”

At Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Shahin will be responsible for the revenue development and will have a robust knowledge of the hotel’s marketplace and competitive environment. His role also involves understanding the macro and micro-economic variables to create accurate operational and financial room’s revenue forecasts.

He will oversee the hotel’s process for evaluating all opportunities, and ensure that this maximises the hotel’s success. - TradeArabia News Service