Sona Rawal named in Hozpitality Best 30 Sales and Marketing Powerlist for the Middle East 2024
Sona Rawal, Cluster Director of Sales, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Wyndham Dubai Deira, Days Hotel by Wyndham Dubai Deira, and Super 8 by Wyndham Dubai Deira, has earned a distinguished position on Hozpitality's esteemed Best 30 Sales and Marketing Powerlist for 2024.
With over 24 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry, Sona began her journey as a trainee at Welcome Group Maurya Sheraton Delhi (India) before venturing to Dubai in 1999 as a pre-opening team member of the iconic Burj Al Arab. Her career in Dubai saw her navigating various roles across different hospitality properties, ascending from Sales Coordinator to Cluster Director of Sales. Before joining Valor Hospitality, she served as Director of Sales at Radisson and JW Marriott Deira-Dubai.
In 2006, Sona relocated to Canada, where she contributed significantly as a member of the spa sales team at Park Hyatt, earning accolades for her outstanding performance. She has garnered numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career, including The Arabian Travel Awards for Most Enterprising Sales & Marketing Hospitality Professional in 2017 and nominations for Hospitality Excellence Award for Sales & Marketing/PR in 2021.
Sona's achievements extend to being shortlisted for Salesperson of the Year at the Hotelier Middle East Awards in 2021 and receiving notable distinctions such as Manager of the Quarter and Manager of the Year at JW Marriott Dubai in 2012 and 2016, respectively. Her dedication and contribution have been recognized with awards such as Employee of the Year at the Burj Al Arab, President Circle Winner at JW Marriott Dubai, and Maximum Hystar Winner at Park Hyatt Canada.
As the Director of Sales, Sona has played a pivotal role in the success of Valor Hospitality shared services. Driven by a robust business development DNA and entrepreneurial spirit, she continuously seeks innovative ways to drive growth and improvement. She firmly believes that embracing change is key to achieving success. Sona's remarkable track record includes delivering substantial sales revenue and supporting the hotel business, owners, and team. Her persistent dedication to bringing business to the hotel, particularly across different brands and categories, is highly commendable.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE