Youssef Hebbo, named among Hozpitality's Best Commended Sales and Marketing Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With over 15 years of experience, Youssef Hebbo is currently the Director of Sales, Marketing, and Operations at Movenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai.
Originally from Lebanon, Youssef holds a Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honors) in Sales and Marketing and 17 years of experience leading multi-segments.
A well-known leader in the Accor group of hotels, Hebbo started his career in The Ritz-Carlton in 2007 and thrived on his career ladder as a progressive achiever heading the Sales departments of Fairmont properties in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, and Fujairah.
Youssef took over as the Director of the Sales and Marketing Department of Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai in January 2020, the most challenging time the UAE has ever faced. As a passionate leader, he has managed to increase the top-line revenue by 120% and overachieve revenue targets way before the end of financial years in 2021 & 2022 by acquiring long and short-term guests through corporate, travel, and leisure segments competing with the rivals in the most challenging location in Dubai.
Adding to the accumulation of revenue-generating sources,Youssef's strategic direction has created an elevated income stream through events/banquet segments targeting the business meeting requirements where he has competitive establishments surrounding his property.
His knowledge in guiding the team to cope with the standards and leading by example in creating harmony for the hotel's team to work together for one goal has aided them tremendously in achieving the assigned targets. Considering all the leadership skills as an Executive member of the property, Youssef was promoted to Director of Operations for all this performance and dedication in Q4 2022.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE