DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has made some new senior and mid-management-level appointments to drive the property’s strategic growth objectives in the UAE.

Eva Muscheid joins the property as the new commercial director. In her role, she will lead the Business Development team in developing strategies directed towards achieving the set sales targets and maximizing revenue. Other duties will include strengthening existing ties with partners, generating leads and new business deals.

Julia Kleindienst, assistant director of sales, also just joined DoubleTree by Hilton Marjan Island’s Business Development department. Due to these recent appointments, female team members now hold nine out of 14 roles in the department.

Nader Halim, general manager, said, “Eva has been with Hilton since 2006 and we are fortunate to have her on board. With her solid understanding of hotels and the region, she will play a key role in the success of our hotels. I am as well delighted to announce that we continue to remain a diverse and inclusive workplace with tremendous opportunities for women to move up the career ladder. The hospitality industry in the UAE is going through an exciting period of growth and expansion, and we need more women at the helm, driving the vision and mission of Hilton in our key markets.”

Muscheid said: “I am very proud to work for DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Hilton’s biggest resort in the United Arab Emirates. The team I am joining is extremely driven, enthusiastic and holds working experiences from different parts of the world, which makes our business so exciting and diverse.”

Kleindienst said: “My career started and has grown with Hilton. I joined the Seychelles Cluster as business development coordinator in February 2012, moved to Hilton Abu Dhabi as corporate sales manager in 2014 and Dubai Regional Office for Dubai & Sharjah properties until 2018." For a brief time, she was the cluster assistant director of sales for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and finally joined DoubleTree by Hilton RAK cluster in September 2018. “I am very pleased to be joining the team and working for a company which provides career opportunities and has such an immersed focus on diversity.”

Hilton was named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine, claiming the 14th spot on the list. - TradeArabia News Service