Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf in downtown Dubai has appointed Raj Devas as Director of Sales, leading the hotel Sales and Marketing team and overseeing the property's sales efforts.
 
Devas adds Marriott Al Jaddaf to his already successful portfolio of internationally renowned hotels, with 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Devas has worked for numerous hospitality brands in France, Bora Bora, and the UAE, bringing a wealth of international experience and industry knowledge to his current role.
 
In 2013, Devas embarked on his journey with Marriott International managing Starwood Hotels Paris Cluster as Account Director. In his time managing the cluster, Devas achieved 120 per cent of the target in 2014, becoming the top performer in sales for the year.
 
Following his ongoing success with the hotel group, in 2017 he led the Sales and Marketing team at Renaissance Paris La Defense Hotel in France. Under Devas' leadership, the 330-roomed property achieved a 6.2 per cent increase in RevPAR index while the total revenue increased by 10 per cent over the set annual budget.
 
After relocating to the UAE and prior to joining the Marriott Al Jaddaf, Devas was appointed as the Director of Sales of Marriott Al Forsan in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Playing a pivotal role at Marriott Al Forsan, Devas developed and implemented effective sales strategies, and created successful annual strategic plans which ensured the hotel’s continuous progress.
 
Under Devas' guidance and supervision, the hotel’s RevPAR index increased by 12 per cent and the total revenue increased by 5 per cent in comparison to their annual budget. Observing his ongoing successes, Devas was titled ‘Top Performer in Sales’ by Marriott’s annual President’s Circle Awards (EMEA) in 2019.
 
When discussing the appointment, Richard Bleakley, Multi-property General Manager at Marriott Al Jaddaf, said: "We are pleased to announce Raj Devas as Director of Sales, continuing his successful career at Marriott Al Jaddaf. Having been an exceptional employee with Marriott International since 2013 we have no doubt that Raj will lead his team with the dedication and passion he has become synonymous with, ensuring targets are surpassed." - TradeArabia News Service

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