Sayed Zaid Recognized in Hozpitality's Best Sales, Marketing, and PR Leaders in the Middle East 2025
Sayed's leadership in fostering strong client relationships and delivering consistent business growth.
Sayed Zaid, Director of Sales at Pyramisa Hotel Apartments Dubai, has been recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Sales, Marketing, and PR Leaders in the Middle East 2025.
Sayed is a seasoned hospitality professional with 22 years of experience in the UAE’s competitive market. With a career spanning prestigious names such as Fairmont Hotel Dubai, DOTW, Millennium Hotel Airport, and City Seasons Hotels, Sayed has consistently proven his expertise in driving revenue growth, market positioning, and brand recognition.
Since joining Pyramisa, Sayed has led the hotel to an impressive 23% revenue growth compared to 2024. This achievement can be attributed to his innovative marketing campaigns and strategic sales initiatives, which have positioned the hotel as a key player in the highly competitive Dubai market. A standout achievement was leading the rebranding project, which elevated the hotel's status and ranked it as the second-best competitor out of 14 hotels.
Sayed’s expertise in digital marketing has also played a significant role in enhancing the hotel's online presence, driving a 37% increase through targeted strategies like SEO and social media engagement. His efforts have resulted in Pyramisa Hotel Apartments Dubai being recognized as one of the "Best New Hotels" in 2024, reflects his ability to combine creative marketing with measurable business results.
Before joining Pyramisa, Sayed served as the Group Director of Sales & Strategies at City Seasons Hotels, where he oversaw a 39-person team. He cultivated strategic partnerships that contributed 17% of the hotel’s revenue and played a key role in the hotel receiving accolades such as "Best Marketing Campaign" and "Hotel of the Year" awards.
Sayed's leadership has been instrumental in cultivating strong client relationships, with a sharp focus on customer acquisition and retention. His ability to blend creativity with data-driven insights has consistently led to exceeding sales and business targets, setting new benchmarks in sales, marketing, and public relations.
With a commitment to team development and continuous growth, Sayed Zaid is paving the way for Pyramisa Hotel Apartments Dubai’s sustained success and continued recognition in the hospitality industry.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE