04 February 2016
Berlyn Kilala and Hamamouchi Majd join the team

Dubai, UAE - Emirates Grand Hotel Apartments, a 31-storey tower conveniently located in the heart of Dubai's business and commercial district, proudly announces the appointments of  Berlyn Kilala as new Cluster Revenue Director and Hamamouchi Majd as new Sales Manager.

Berlyn will be responsible for managing all facets of revenue maximization and profitability through proper management. In addition, she will oversee the strategic development and management of e-commerce and reservations while strengthening the existing ties with the group's key partners. Berlyn brings in 17 years of experience in the field of hospitality.

Prior to joining Emirates Grand Hotel, she served as revenue manager for Sheraton Athlone Hotel in Ireland. She also held positions in Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Metropolitan Palace Hotel and Best Western International, all based in Ireland, and Habtoor Palace Hotel in Dubai. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas in Philippines with Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Business Administration. She also studied the Hotel Revenue Management at Cornell University.               

Hamamouchi joins Emirates Grand Hotel as Sales Manager, and has more than 11 years of sales and marketing experience from several luxury properties in Dubai, Morocco and US, including Ramee Rose Hotel & Ramee Atrium, Hotel Andalucía Golf Tangier and Sofitel Luxury Hotels & Resorts. He is known for his excellent track record of setting and achieving high business goals and implementing improvements to sales performance and strategic positioning. He holds a diploma in management at Wyndham Academy in Turkey and Revenue Management in Paris.

Commenting on the new appointment, Rohit Rattan, Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Grand Hotel, said: "Berlyn has demonstrated results oriented focus that will certainly inspire other members of the team to achieve the goal of service excellence. Majd has the energy and leadership skills to build and manage client relationships while assessing and planning the hotel's sales strategy for implementation. We are delighted to welcome both of you to the group as a valuable contribution to our growing portfolio."
                                                                         
About Emirates Grand Hotel:
Beckoning from the sidewalk of Sheikh Zayed Road stands the majestic Emirates Grand Hotel - brightly lit and surrounded by the twinkling stars of Dubai's skyline. The property which has been designed to cater to frequent business and leisure travelers stands tall as an icon of warm Arabian hospitality well equipped with the most modern comforts and chic interiors. The property is generously proportioned and features all the modern amenities including tennis court, wellness center, swimming pool & Jacuzzi, meeting rooms and a business centre. The elegant property has 430 rooms comprising deluxe, one bedroom, one bedroom premium and two bedroom units. The all-day dining Panorama Restaurant on 43rd floor gives guests innumerable gastronomic choices and the Emirates Grand Lounge offers them a relaxing and soothing experience. The Spa is home to a splendid range of treatments and consists of 13 luxurious treatment rooms, imbued with contemporary splendor and serenity to complement the authentic spa experience! Emirates Grand Hotel is positioned as extremely affordable; offering outstanding value for money to the business, corporate and leisure markets setting a new hospitality and offering comfort and style rooms. Ideally situated, Emirates Grand Hotel is a short drive to Dubai Mall , offers quick access to the DIFC and Exhibition Centre, operates runs to Jumeirah Beach in just fifteen minutes and is only five minutes away from the City Centre, and walking to the DIFC metro station all the benefits of Dubai's top retail and entertainment destinations.

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