The St. Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed Evelyn Nguyen Van Schwarcz as its new Director of Groups & Events. 

 

Holding an impressive 11 years of experience in hotel and events operations, Van Schwarcz has consistently demonstrated her expertise in business development, corporate engagement, and event management, a statement said.

 

Van Schwarcz's distinguished career includes a successful tenure as the Head of Sales - Groups & Events at Zaya Nurai Island, where she significantly increased the annual revenue by an average of 37%, showcasing her ability to drive growth and enhance profitability. Before joining the team of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi she was Head of Event Sales & Marketing at Pixoul Gaming & Adrenark Adventure.

 

Van Schwarcz's academic credentials are notable, including a Marketing certification from the City University of Seattle, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the City University of Seattle, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Fluent in English, Slovak, and Hungarian, Evelyn's multilingual skills further enhance her ability to communicate effectively in diverse and multicultural environments.

 

As the Director of Groups & Events at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Nguyen Van Schwarcz will oversee all aspects of group and event operations, including client acquisition and retention, event planning and execution, as well as group and events revenue management. 

 

Furthermore, she will play a pivotal role in further cementing the hotel's reputation as a premier destination for corporate, MICE, government, and social events. 

 

"The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is confident that Evelyn's extensive experience and proven track record in the hospitality and events industry will bring new opportunities and elevate the level of service and excellence our hotel is renowned for. Her skills and positive attitude are appreciated by both internal and external stakeholders, and we can't wait to see her flourishing within our family." said Karim Gharbi, General Manager of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. – TradeArabia News Service