The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has appointed Aidan Dempsey as hotel manager.

Joining the property’s dynamic guidance team, Dempsey personally possesses a long-standing connection with the brand and admires and resonates with The Ritz-Carlton company culture.
 
In his third international appointment, having previously been based in the US as well as London, Dempsey joins The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai from his home country of Ireland where he held the title of hotel manager at sister Marriott brand – The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel.
 
With a life-long passion for the hospitality industry, he brings with him over 15 year’s experience across an extensive portfolio of luxury and boutique brands. After graduating from Shannon College of Hotel Management in Ireland, accredited with a bachelor’s degree in International Hotel Management, Dempsey has worked across all main operational departments with a focus on the rooms division and driving quality assurance ratings, guest satisfaction scores, upselling programs and streamlining all front office operations. A keen interest in the revenue, sales and marketing function, he has driven departmental strategies and been responsible for several redevelopments and rebranding of restaurant concepts as well as overseeing overall hotel refurbishments.
 
On his appointment, Dempsey commented: “As a hotelier, it is an absolute honour to work with such a world-renowned luxury brand. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is a very special property and absolutely thriving, which is a testament to The Ritz-Carlton’s unwavering brand culture and the team’s dedication to providing unprecedented service that leaves an indelible mark.”
 
“With the resort celebrating its 20th anniversary in September, I’m looking forward to the upcoming historic year and being part of a hotel legacy in a world-class destination that is Dubai,” he continued.
 
Aidan’s focus over the coming months is to maintain the record-breaking results of 2017, honing in on luxury brand standards and quality consistency at every touch point of the hotel. 
 
A dazzling pearl of the sea surrounded by a shining crown of skyscrapers, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is set amongst nearly 400,000-sq-ft of tranquil landscaped gardens and fronted by 350 meters of private white-sand beach. The resort offers an extensive program of leisure, sporting facilities and activities, complemented by an alluring luxury spa and nine restaurants featuring hand-picked menus prepared by some of the city’s most respected chefs, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor events spaces, ideal for both social celebrations and business gatherings. - TradeArabia News Service