Dubai, U.A.E - 25 September 2011: Marriott International, a world leader is hospitality, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Scoble as General Manager of the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai.
A 35 year hotel veteran, Scoble's extensive experience in hotel operations, along with multiple unit management has given him the expertise and leadership depth to head up the flagship JW Marriott Hotel in the Middle East. Scoble will be fully responsible for landmark's hotel's operations and management, and will play a pivotal role in leading his staff in maintaining the service standards associated with the JW Marriott Brand, working towards bringing the overall guest experience to the highest level possible.
From 1982 until recently, Scoble held several general manager positions in the United Kingdom, with increasing responsibility and complexity with Trusthouse Forte, Moat House Hotels and Swallow Hotels. Since that time, Scoble has worked for Whitbread or Marriott throughout various regions of the UK. With an outstanding career history of managing diverse hotel operations, multiple unit management, outstanding leadership skills and the ability to drive business results, Scoble is well-equipped to lead the JW Marriott Hotel Dubai towards its next level of success.
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Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,600 lodging properties in 71 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott Residences and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 129,000 employees at 2010 year-end. It is ranked by FORTUNE as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best companies to work for. In fiscal year 2010, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $12 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.
CONTACT:
Candice Turner
PR ManagerDubai Market Hotels
Tel: +971504586118
candice.turner@marriott.com
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