Dusit Dubai appoints new sales & marketing team

The arrival of a new Sales & Marketing Team at Dusit Dubai, was an initiative to lead and prepare the hotel for a strengthened and sustained future within the vibrant market of Dubai. Members of the team include Clive Holt, Director of Sales & Marketing, Karim Douay, Director of Sales, Julie Bonollo, Public Relations Manager and Ashwith Fernandes, Marketing Executive. The priority for 2005 and future years will be to improve sales strategies, develop creative marketing campaigns and increase brand exposure for U.A.E, GCC and international market.

Clive joins Dusit Dubai with over 20 years of hospitality and international sales and marketing directorship experience. Reporting directly to Doug King, General Manager, Dusit Dubai, Clive immediately commenced his responsibility of leading the Dusit's sales team together with introduction of new marketing campaigns.

To head the Sales team, Karim will be an integral part of building business development strategies of the hotel, and joins with over 10 years of hospitality experience in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. He will be managing and supporting the business development managers to broaden their skills and sales, primarily targeting U.A.E & GCC.

Julie has been working in the Middle East for 4 years and comes to the Dusit Dubai with experience in Marketing & Public Relations both locally and internationally. She will be concentrating her efforts on developing the profile of the hotel, specifically within the corporate arena.

The creative flair and marketing initiatives will be performed by Ashwith. She has been working in a sales & marketing capacity for the hotel, since opening and has recently been appointed Marketing Executive.

Clive Holt, Director of Sales & Marketing commented "As a team, we will strive towards creating a greater awareness of Dusit Dubai in the Middle East and other regions. We are looking forward to developing the hotel brand, coinciding with the ongoing development taking place in Dubai, not only in the travel & tourism industry, but across all industry sectors.