Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown has announced the appointment of Hazem Aouad as the new Director of Sales and Marketing and Pinar Kirlar as the Marketing and Communications Manager for the new hotel-the fourth Radisson Blu in the Emirate.
Aouad, a Lebanese national, brings with him a solid background in sales in the hospitality industry, with more than 10 years experience around the region.
He began his career within various F&B and sales positions in Lebanon and then Qatar. In 2004 he took on the position of Sales Manager at the Ritz-Carlton, in Doha. He then moved to Dubai where he took up the position of Senior Sales Manager for the GCC at the Ritz Carlton. His latest position prior to joining the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown was as Director of Sales for Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates.
Aouad holds a bachelors degree in hotel and tourism management from Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh in Lebanon and a post-graduate diploma in international hospitality management from University Center Cesar Ritz, Brig in Switzerland who have an affiliation with Manchester Metropolitan University. Besides his native Arabic he also speaks fluent English and French.
Kirlar, a Turkish national, brings further international experience to the team having worked in several marketing and public relations positions in her native country since 2006. Prior to joining Rezidor Hotel Group Kirlar held the Marketing and PR Executive position for Conrad Istanbul, for the cluster marketing department for Hilton Worldwide hotels in Istanbul.
Kirlar holds a bachelors certificate with honours degree in Business Administration from the Yeditepe University, in Istanbul and implemented the minor degree of Tourism and Hotel Management.
Speaking of the new appointments, General Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown, Ian Rydin said: “We are delighted to have Hazem and Pinar join our team. With his excellent track record, experience and expertise in the hospitality industry in the UAE, Hazem will be a significant asset to the
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown team. With her international background, Pinar will play a pivotal role in the areas of marketing, communications, publicity and PR for our hotel, and becoming the driving force behind our brand presence in the UAE.”
Aouad, a Lebanese national, brings with him a solid background in sales in the hospitality industry, with more than 10 years experience around the region.
He began his career within various F&B and sales positions in Lebanon and then Qatar. In 2004 he took on the position of Sales Manager at the Ritz-Carlton, in Doha. He then moved to Dubai where he took up the position of Senior Sales Manager for the GCC at the Ritz Carlton. His latest position prior to joining the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown was as Director of Sales for Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates.
Aouad holds a bachelors degree in hotel and tourism management from Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh in Lebanon and a post-graduate diploma in international hospitality management from University Center Cesar Ritz, Brig in Switzerland who have an affiliation with Manchester Metropolitan University. Besides his native Arabic he also speaks fluent English and French.
Kirlar, a Turkish national, brings further international experience to the team having worked in several marketing and public relations positions in her native country since 2006. Prior to joining Rezidor Hotel Group Kirlar held the Marketing and PR Executive position for Conrad Istanbul, for the cluster marketing department for Hilton Worldwide hotels in Istanbul.
Kirlar holds a bachelors certificate with honours degree in Business Administration from the Yeditepe University, in Istanbul and implemented the minor degree of Tourism and Hotel Management.
Speaking of the new appointments, General Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown, Ian Rydin said: “We are delighted to have Hazem and Pinar join our team. With his excellent track record, experience and expertise in the hospitality industry in the UAE, Hazem will be a significant asset to the
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown team. With her international background, Pinar will play a pivotal role in the areas of marketing, communications, publicity and PR for our hotel, and becoming the driving force behind our brand presence in the UAE.”