The brand new ACCOR complex celebrating the UAE heritage is pleased to announce the appointment of Arsanious SAAD as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing. Saad brings more than 13 years of hospitality management experience to the properties, making him a valuable asset to the hotel and group.

Using his customer- centric and data-driven expertise, he will play an integral role in leading, developing and supervising the commercial strategy of the 712 keys complex.

Saad aims to extend a premium level of service to guests and to build on Grand Mercure Dubai’s market position as a leading luxury hotel in GCC region.

Prior to this role, he held the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing position for IHG Hotels & Resorts Dubai (1600+ keys) where he over achieved the hotel’s revenue in the first 6 months and managed to increase the MPI growth.

Saad has a bachelor in Business Administration and Commerce from Zagazig University, Egypt.

On his appointment, Saad said, “I am delighted to be part of such a great team. The property has continually raised the bar for offering guests luxurious yet affordable experiences and I look forward to working with the team to build on the reputation that the ACCOR Group has created for itself around the world.”

Tyrone Lodder, Cluster General Manager at Grand Mercure & Ibis Styles Dubai Airport, said, “We are glad to welcome Arsanious Saad to the team and confident in his broad skillset. Saad’s passion for optimizing sales revenue will shine as he settles into the new role, ensuring to maintain the properties in "pole position," within its compset.