Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City has appointed James Berry as its new general manager.

Berry, who hails from Northamptonshire, England, began his management career as general manager in 2008 and brings with him over 20 years of experience in the hotel and hospitality industry. In his new role, he will oversee the 246-room property where his responsibilities will include over 200 full-time employees, three restaurants, three bars and twelve meeting rooms.

Prior to his current appointment, Berry had been serving as general manager at Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel after spending two years as a general manager at Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel. Prior to that, Berry spent four years with Guoman & Thistle Hotels, now known as glh, in London, as VC general manager at The Tower Hotel and acting general manager of The Cumberland in Marble Arch.

Berry has also previously worked with Radisson Hotel Group as general manager of Park Inn Peterborough, during which, he also oversaw the opening of the Park Inn Rotherham, and at Park Inn Thurrock.

Commenting on his new appointment, Berry said: “I am very excited to be given this wonderful opportunity as general manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City. Operating a leading hotel such as this in a business hub like Media City is a great honour for me to take on and I look forward to leading the future growth and development of the hotel.” - TradeArabia News Service