ME Dubai, the architecturally renowned hotel and prestigious property under the Meliá Hotels International brand, has appointed Jose Luis Bragado as the new Executive Assistant Manager. 

 

In his new role, Jose Luis brings extensive experience and a passion for hospitality to further elevate the guest experience and operational excellence at ME Dubai.

 

Hailing from Spain, Jose Luis joins ME Dubai with a robust background in hotel management and operations. He holds a master’s degree in Hotel Business Administration and Management from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad de Oviedo. After combining his studies with some part-time jobs in hospitality as a service and banquet waiter, he focused on the hotel sector and joined the Food and Beverage team at Hotel Palacio De Luces Relais & Châteaux in Asturias, Spain, followed by a notable training program as Sales Coordinator at Leonardo Hotels Central Europe, Madrid.

 

Jose Luis's extensive experience at Meliá Hotels International properties has prepared him for his current role at ME Dubai. He first joined Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá Hotel (member of The Leading Hotels of the World) in Madrid, as a Guest Service Line Agent. Subsequently, he underwent an 18-month Executive Graduate Programme at Meliá Berlin in Germany, where he was mentored by the General Manager and collaborated closely with all department heads, gaining comprehensive insights into hotel operations. 

 

In his current role as Executive Assistant Manager, Jose Luis works together with Elsa Lahoude, ME Dubai’s General Manager. His responsibilities encompass overseeing all aspects of the hotel's operations and strategy, including meticulous planning, coordination, management, supervision, and analysis of results from all hotel departments, such as Reception, F&B, Concierge, Housekeeping, Engineering, HR, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Revenue Management, Security and Spa. He is also responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of Meliá Hotels International's procedures and policies across the property. This includes the integration of technical tools, brand and company initiatives, HR and talent development strategies, sustainability and wellbeing policies, guest loyalty programs, and sales and marketing campaigns. - TradeArabia News Service