JA Resorts & Hotels, a leading luxury hotel group in the UAE, has appointed Thomas Grundner as the new group director of sales and marketing. He was previously the vice president for sales and marketing at Millennium.
In his new position, Grundner will oversee all sales, marketing and revenue efforts as the company continues to build on its key growth and development strategies and further cultivate its unique blend of ‘Heartfelt Hospitality’ and ‘Casual Luxury’ to guests across the globe, said a statement from the company.
An industry veteran, Grundner’s sales and marketing career spans over 20 years in the hospitality and leisure industry.
He has worked across many international markets including Germany, Egypt, and Spain in senior commercial roles within established and globally known brands such as Jumeirah and Meydan Hospitality, said the statement.
Welcoming him into the fold, David Thomson, COO JA Resorts & Hotels, said: "Grundner comes to this role with global expertise in hospitality and a wealth of experience in the UAE."
"His experience in the development of international leisure and regional corporate markets will be invaluable in ensuring our portfolio of properties is the first choice for both international leisure and business travellers," he added.
On his new role, Grundner said: "JA Hotels & Resorts has a unique portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts and leisure operations across the UAE, the Maldives and the Seychelles and with their Brand Promise to provide an environment which captures the generous spirit of “Heartfelt Hospitality” and “Casual Luxury”."
"I am looking forward to be part of such a great team and build the Brand forward," he added.-TradeArabia News Service