Industry heavyweight to lead The Ritz-Carlton's first foray into Ras Al Khaimah

08 December 2016

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC today announced Amit Arora, a hospitality industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, as the General Manager of

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach. The two properties are the global luxury hospitality brand’s debut properties in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the latest to join it’s expanding portfolio in the Middle East.

Arora has served in the upper echelons of several regional and global brands such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Armani Hotels & Resorts and Emaar Hospitality Group to name a few.

His new role will mark his return to The Ritz-Carlton, having worked with the brand in the early stages of his career as a Front Office Executive at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston. He worked his way up the ladder, taking on the roles at The Ritz-Carlton International Sales Office in Frankfurt and The Ritz-Carlton Schlosshotel Berlin.

Arora moved to the Middle East with the brand, taking on the role of Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. His work with the hotel was instrumental in the property being awarded the Dubai Quality Gold Award and recognized as the leading leisure beach hotel for service by Conde Nast Traveller UK.

“We are delighted to welcome back Amit Arora to The Ritz-Carlton family. With his proven credentials in leading and inspiring opening teams as well as his expertise in nurturing talent, driving commercial strategy and working collaboratively with partners, Amit is a valuable asset to the opening team and will be instrumental in establishing the identity and position of the new properties from the start line,” stated Area Vice President of the Middle East and Africa, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

He also has extensive experience in successfully managing transitions, including new openings and reflagging. Over the course of his career he has managed the launch of eight properties across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Milan and has successfully helmed the rebranding and reflagging of five properties across the Middle East and Europe, including The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Schlosshotel Berlin.

As the new General Manager, Arora will drive all lead-up activities to the official unveiling of both properties under The Ritz-Carlton banner in 2017. He will oversee the comprehensive renovations to the Al Hamra beach property, a 32 all-villa luxury resort and drive operations at the 101 all-villa desert property, which will welcome guests as a partner hotel - Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel.

Speaking about the new role, Amit Arora said: “I am honoured and excited to take on this new role and join the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton in establishing The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach as the emirates’ finest. Through our work over the next few months, we hope to set the benchmark in intuitive service, top-of-the-line amenities and rich experiences.”

Amit Arora graduated from Modul University’s International College of Hotel Management in Vienna, Austria. He has a diplomatic background and was raised in four different continents including Australia, Asia, the United States and Europe, and is fluent in German.

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About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., currently operates more than 90 hotels in over 30 countries and territories.  More than 40 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is proud to offer The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® in which members can link accounts with Marriott Rewards® and Starwood Preferred Guest® for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories.  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR).

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