Philip Jones named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
Philip Jones, Senior Vice President Operations, Middle East & Africa at Accor, has been recognized as one of the Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East by Hozpitality Group.
Philip Jones, the Senior Vice President of Operations for the Middle East & Africa in the Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division, is a highly experienced and motivated hospitality leader with a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in hotel operations.
In his current role, Philip is responsible for overseeing operations during a period of rapid growth in the Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division. His duties include managing a diverse portfolio of 87 hotels, with an additional 35 properties in the pipeline. Philip's expertise was honed during his tenure in the United States, where he began his career with Ritz Carlton. Over a decade, he worked in various operational capacities within the Front Office, Housekeeping, and Rooms Division departments.
In 2008, Philip moved to the Middle East, where he served as Hotel Manager for properties managed by Ritz Carlton and Jumeirah Group. He later assumed the role of General Manager with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts before taking on his current position as Senior Vice President of Operations at Accor, overseeing the Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division for the Middle East and Africa.
Philip's dedication to the hospitality industry is evident through his educational achievements. He holds two-degree certifications from Cornell University and an MBA from EHL Hospitality Business School. His passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and his extensive background in hotel operations have made him a respected figure in the hospitality sector.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE