Rosewood Hotel names Dubai strategic advisor
JEDDAH, December 15, 2018
Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has appointed Neil George as the strategic advisor for its development team based in Dubai.
In his new role, he will support the group in managing key relationships with significant capital partners, developers and hotel owners, and also play a key role in the group’s development in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), India and the Indian Ocean across its four brands.
“I am delighted to be associated with Rosewood Hotel Group at a time of such dynamism, growth and evolution in the company,” remarked George.
“The MEA and the Indian Ocean all represent substantial opportunity for unique ultra-luxury experiences with the Sense of Place philosophy that the Rosewood brand offers,” stated .
An industry veteran, George has more than 25 years senior hospitality leadership experience, much of which has been spent in the MEA and India markets.
Prior to joining Rosewood Hotel Group, he spent 10 years growing Starwood’s presence in the MEA region.
He also held senior hospitality advisory roles with Deloitte and Arthur Andersen in London. He first developed his passion for luxury hospitality at Taj Hotels in India, where he started his career.
With his extensive on-the-ground experience in these regions, George will support Rosewood Hotel Group’s expansion strategy across the MEA and India division, bringing the group’s brands to new corners of the world.
A British national of Indian origin, George holds a Master degree in Hospitality Management from Cornell University Hotel School, New York.-TradeArabia News Service
