Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, a luxurious hotel in the UAE capital, has promoted Mark Sterner to the role of general manager.

A highly accomplished hospitality professional with over 21 years’ experience, Sterner has held the role of hotel manager of the iconic five-star hotel since 2014. He oversees the entire hotel operations whilst continuing to lead the team to exceed every guests’ expectations.
 
A seasoned leader of multi-national hotel teams, Sterner joined Viceroy Hotel Group in 2012, taking the helm at Viceroy Maldives as general manager. Prior to this, he garnered extensive experience in key roles at prominent hotels throughout the world including The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland, Sandy Lane in Barbados, Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands, The Carlyle in New York and Burj Al Arab in Dubai, to name a few.

During his time with Yas Viceroy, Sterner has showcased an outstanding ability to deliver on Viceroy’s ethos of offering each guest unparalleled luxury and outstanding experiences alongside world-class hospitality and service. In his role as general manager, he leads a talented team to mastermind the strategic positioning and operations of the five-star hotel, ensuring it continues to lead as a standout luxury destination in the region.

Commenting on the appointment, Mark Griffiths, regional vice president and managing director of Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, said: “Over the past five years, Mark has proven himself to be a dedicated, talented and forward-thinking hotelier. We are delighted to recognise his achievements with his appointment to general manager. His ability to implement creative and strategic plans and improve the guest experience across all facets of the hotel has been the key to his success.” - TradeArabia News Service