Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai has announced the promotion of Jan Attallah to Director of Sales & Marketing. 

 

In his new role, Attallah will lead the sales and marketing efforts for Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai, develop strategic client relationships, and mentor, develop, and lead his teams to further elevate the hotel's presence in Dubai hospitality, said a statement. 

 

With 18+ years of industry experience and a knack for commercial strategy, market research, and competitor analysis, Attallah brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, having previously served as Cluster Director of Sales for All Segments at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai. 

 

Throughout his career, he has held key positions in renowned hotel chains, including IHG and Hilton, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and achieved remarkable results with his short and long-term strategies.

 

Paul Dunphy, General Manager, Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai, said: "Jan is a crucial asset to our team. Leaders like him have played a pivotal role in the remarkable success of Millennium Plaza Downtown Dubai Hotel over the years. We look forward to his continued success as he spearheads our sales and marketing initiatives, propelling the hotel to new heights."

 

During his tenure as Cluster Director of Sales - All Segments at IHG, Attallah successfully implemented and drove the execution of the sales strategy for Crowne Plaza Dubai SZR, Crowne Plaza AD, and Holiday Inn AD. His accomplishments include significantly increasing the MICE business share, enhancing leisure ADR and business share, and developing new markets to offset the impact of travel changes. 

 

Attallah's extensive career also includes roles such as Assistant Director of Sales at Conrad Dubai, where he played a pivotal role in establishing a GCC sales department and increasing the leisure segment's market share. His achievements at Hilton Worldwide and The H Hotel further showcase his expertise in driving sales for leading hospitality brands. 

 

Attallah is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of developing and executing successful short- and long-term strategies, leading large teams, and having a deep understanding of global markets and customer behaviour. 

 

His promotion underscores Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai's commitment to recognising and nurturing top talent within the organisation, the statement said.  -TradeArabia News Service