Sofitel Dubai The Palm Appoints a New Director of Sales and Marketing

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 August 2021:Sofitel Dubai The Palm has announced the appointment of Yeliz Hisman, as their new Director of Sales and Marketing. Yeliz is no stranger to the hospitality industry. She is an industry veteran, with a rich career spanning 17 years, channeling the sales and marketing departments of renowned hospitality brands across the Middle East and Europe.

At Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Yeliz will be responsible for managing the overall marketing and sales programs, comprising annual budgets, revenue and distribution management for the five-star luxury property. She is highly experienced in managing business relationships with partners, process structuring and strategically allocating budgets to ensure successful mobilization of various units and process startups across different locations.

Prior to joining Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Yeliz headed the sales and marketing department at the Mvenpick Hotels Resorts in Dubai. Her responsibilities included managing long-term lead sales functions, implementation and planning of annual marketing plans and devising a revenue generation strategy. Additionally, Yeliz has also held a similar position at Rixos The Palm Dubai Ras Al Khaimah as well as Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, where she was responsible for devising and integrating sales plan, supervising the performance of the entire sales team and maximising work relationships with key wholesale, corporate and MICE partners.

Yeliz holds an MBA degree from Kadir Has University, Istanbul. Yeliz has an exceptional track record and has also received several accolades throughout her career, comprising the'Number One Kempinski K- Star SalesandCross Selling performer'in the Region. Additionally, she was also nominated and shortlisted for the'Hotelier Middle East Awards - Sales Person of the Year'category.

Commenting on her appointment, Yeliz Hisman said:"I am delighted to join Sofitel Dubai The Palm, a brand Ive always admired for excellence and luxury. My role as the Director of Sales and Marketing offers boundless opportunities and Im very excited to witness the change and market sentiment as the hospitality industry slowly bounces back. I am really looking forward to working with such a dynamic and hardworking team that is striving to bring to life the outstanding experiences and spirit of the Sofitel brand to our guests".

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About Sofitel Dubai The Palm

SofitelDubai The Palm, is a unique luxury 5-star resort on the East Crescent of the worlds famous island Palm Jumeirah fusing warm Polynesian welcome with outstanding Arabic hospitality adhering to French elegance.

Live the French Way stays at the core of every visit to this beautiful tropical retreat, where you will experience Magnifiquein an enchanting environment inspired by the culture and architecture of the South Pacific, ensuring you are relaxed, revived and restored.

The hotel features 546 rooms including 4 outstanding private beach villas, 182 luxury serviced apartments and 360 contemporary guest rooms and suites with large balconies and beautiful sea or palm views.Synonymous with the Live the French Way, culinary excellence is one of the cornerstones ofSofitelDubai The Palm with 12 restaurants, bars and lounges combining to present a truly international flavour and celebrate food with French touch. Both indoors and al fresco options along with stunning views immerses diners in a culinary journey of excellence across the resort.

The hotel also features meeting rooms, elegant ballroom, Sofitel SPA, a beautiful 2,500 square meter spa with 28 treatment rooms, a 24-hour fitness facility Sofitel FITNESS, and a fully equipped Amura Kids Club. Sofitel Hotels Resorts, Accor Hotels Resort authentic luxury brand, blends local culture and French art de vivre to create magnificent moments for international travellers seeking a uniquely elegant experience.

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