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Dubai - The Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group has announced the appointment of Lennard Otto as General Manager of IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest indoor themed entertainment destination spanning 1.5 million square feet.Otto will provide strategic direction and lead all aspects of operations management at IMG Worlds of Adventure.
Widely recognized for his strategic vision and leadership abilities in the leisure industry,Otto brings over a decade of experience in managing large local and international hospitality and entertainment-based facilities including resorts, outdoor and indoor waterparks, beachfront developments, theme parks and adventure facilities.
For the past 11 years, Otto has been responsible forthemanagement and operations during pre and post opening phases of major properties across South Africa and the Middle East such as Wild Wadi, Atlantis The Palm, Wahooo! Waterpark,John Buck International and Wadi Adventure.
"As the driving force behind some of the most high-profile properties in the Middle East and internationally, Lennard brings a formidable track record in launching large hospitality and entertainment developments and managing the multi-faceted complexities that projects of such massive scale invariably involve," said a representative ofthe Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group, developers of IMG Worlds of Adventure. "In addition to his strong and diverse background and unrivaled industry expertise, Lennard has a keen understanding of the local market realities, dynamics and opportunities that are unique to the Middle Eastern business environment. His transformational leadership will be vital in positioning IMG Worlds of Adventure in the forefront of the themed entertainment landscape in the region in the years to come."
A South African national, Otto will lead all operational aspects of running IMGWorlds of Adventurefromdevelopment through tothe execution of strategies and deliveryof a consistently high level of guest servicesacross all areas, from rides &attractions to the safety and security of guests.
Otto is a committee member of the Al Ain Tourism Authority and has been a keynote speaker at various business events and conferences, and additionally serves as spokesperson for Young Network Middle East. He has also worked with the Indian and Jordan tourism boards to develop leisure tourism infrastructure plans. IMGWorlds of Adventure is located within the City of Arabia development and consists of four main zones -MARVEL, Lost Valley-Dinosaur Adventure, Cartoon Networkand IMG Boulevard.
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About IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure is owned by the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group, a leading UAE business conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of interests. IMG Worlds of Adventure is Dubai's first mega themed entertainment destination promising visitors from around the world the excitement of four epic adventures in one epic location. Two of IMG Worlds of Adventure'sfour zones represent renowned global brands Cartoon Network and MARVEL while the IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley - Dinosaur Adventure zones are original concepts by the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group. Once open, IMG Worlds of Adventure will be the largest temperature controlled indoor themed entertainment destination in the world, covering an area in excess of 1.5 million square feet. With the capacity to welcome more than 20,000 guests a day, IMG Worlds of Adventurewill feature a unique array of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, thrill rides and spine-tingling attractions based on popular Cartoon Network characters, iconic MARVEL Super Heroes and hair-raising dinosaurs. Additionally, the park will be home to a number of world-firsts, a variety of themed retail stores, exclusive dining venues and a 12screen state-of-the-art cinema. Situated within City of Arabia, along Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, IMG Worlds of Adventure is set to become a must-visit international destination, bringing the best of family entertainment to Dubai's growing leisure industry.
For more Info, please contact:
IMG Group Media Contact
Janeen Mansour - PR Manager
Email: janeen.mansour@imgaladari.com
or TRACCS PR
Ani Bazdekian
TRACCS
Tel. No.: +9714 3672530
TRACCS 24/7 Media Hotline: +97150 9448389
Email: ani.bazdekian@traccs.net
Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group
P.O. Box 114444, Dubai, UAE
Tel. No. : +971 4 381 1111
Fax No. : +971 4 323 3115
Websites: www.imgwoa.ae
www.imgaladari.com
www.cityofarabiame.com
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