Cheval Collection has appointed Robert Nicolas as Cluster Director of Sales for its two luxury serviced apartment properties in Dubai, Cheval Maison The Palm and Cheval Maison Expo City, which collectively offer 282 keys.
Nicolas brings more than 20 years
of hospitality experience, having held senior commercial roles
at luxury hotels and serviced residences across the UAE,
including The Biltmore Hotel Villas, Chedi Al Bait, Sheraton Sharjah
Beach Resort & Spa and Anantara Hotels & Resorts.
John Raffoul, Cluster General Manager, Cheval
Collection Dubai, said: “Nicolas’s extensive
experience and deep knowledge of the UAE hospitality sector is invaluable to
Cheval’s award-winning properties on The Palm and at Expo City. It’s a pleasure
to welcome him on board as we enter our busiest time of the year, with the
UAE’s event season and peak travel period on the horizon.”
Nicolas added: “Having worked across many segments of the
market, I am now adding the serviced apartment sector to my resume. Cheval
Collection is renowned for its stunning properties, first-rate amenities and giving
guests the privacy, time and attention to make them feel at home. I am
delighted to be on board and look forward to being part of the company’s
continued growth and success in the region.”
The appointment supports Cheval’s regional expansion,
with developments underway in Dubai and Riyadh and further
Middle East projects planned. -TTN