Noel de Juan Wins Gold as F&B Marketing/PR Person of the Year at the 3rd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards 2025
De Juan’s expertise has been crucial in expanding the property’s presence across both digital and physical platforms, tailoring exceptional experiences for guests, and establishing influential partnerships that have markedly enhanced the hotel’s regional reputation.
The 3rd Middle East F&B Excellence Awards 2025 honored the very best in the region's food and beverage industry. One standout recipient—Noel de Juan—took home the prestigious Gold Award for F&B Marketing/PR Person of the Year as Assistant Marketing Manager at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai. De Juan's exceptional marketing and public relations work earned him well-deserved recognition.
With over a decade of experience in the industry, de Juan has demonstrated his innovative approach to brand development, marketing strategies, and effective public relations campaigns that have enhanced the visibility and reputation of the Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai. His expertise in creating impactful campaigns has played a significant role in elevating the hotel's presence in a competitive market and connecting the brand to its customers in meaningful ways.
Before his current role at Mövenpick, de Juan's career saw him contributing to a variety of high-profile hospitality projects. His tenure as Senior Graphic Designer at Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights—where he worked for nearly five years—helped shape his marketing vision and provided invaluable experience in designing and executing communication strategies. His previous stints at Reef Island in Bahrain and Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa further solidified his expertise in the graphic design and marketing fields. De Juan's creative flair and passion for visual storytelling were vital to each hotel's success, establishing him as a prominent figure in the marketing sphere.
De Juan's educational background also paved the way for his career achievements. With a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Advertising from the Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology in Manila, coupled with his earlier studies in computer science, he combines artistic vision with technical expertise. This unique skill set has allowed him to excel in creative endeavors and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, which has become integral to the success of modern hospitality brands.
Since joining Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai in December 2023, de Juan has made strides in shaping the hotel's marketing initiatives. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the property's online and offline presence, delivering tailored experiences to guests, and creating successful partnerships that have elevated the hotel's regional profile. His ability to blend traditional marketing techniques with digital strategies has been key to the hotel's overall success.
Congratulations to Noel de Juan for his well-earned achievement!
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE