20 July 2015
Abu Dhabi - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche luxury hotel announced the appointment of Ms. Archana Kawatra as Director of Sales and Marketing.

Ms. Kawatra will be responsible for sales and business development of 282-hotel rooms property. The role includes identifying market trends, determining system improvements and implementing change.

Archana Kawatra will oversee the implementation of new initiatives to enhance the account portfolio for the hotel, seven food and beverage outlets, meetings and events and So Spa by bringing in new business, increasing profitability and achieving a better positioning of the hotel in the key markets around the world.

Ms. Kawatra brings over 18 years of hospitality experience in Grand Millennium Al Wahda Abu Dhabi,  Rotana Corporate Sales Office and Hyatt in Dubai as well as  Taj Hotels and Leela Kempinski and The Ambassador Group of Hotels in Mumbai. Her career has spanned a number of hospitality disciplines in sales, marketing and guest relations.

"I feel privileged to be part of successful management team of Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, one of the most elegant hotels in the capital. I will work with Sales team to drive sales and raise awareness of the brand" said Ms. Kawatra about her appointment.

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About Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Located at the eastern tip of Abu Dhabi's Corniche Road, the hotel is within walking distance of the seafront and close to the business district. Being part of the Capital Plaza Complex, all 282 hotel's rooms and suites offer breath-taking views of the Corniche. There are 10 meeting rooms, ballroom and seven restaurants and bars: Thai Silk&Spice, Corniche all day dining, Italian B...Easy; Grills at Chill'O, Jazz&Fizz bar, French Bakery Corner and Le Café lobby lounge.

Find out more about Sofitel at http://www.sofitel.com

Press contact:
Elena Polischuk
Marketing & Communications Manager
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
tel : +971 2 813 77 77, direct: + 971 2 813 78 08, e-mail:   elena.polischuk@sofitel.com

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