Doubletree by Hilton resort & spa Marjan Island announces new appointments

Doubletree by Hilton resort & spa Marjan Island announces new appointments

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has appointed two new directors to its team as it prepares to move into an exciting new phase of leadership.

Mahmoud Hegazy takes over as Commercial Director while Bahar Yildirim has been appointed to Director of Sales at the resort in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE’s northern-most emirate.

Hegazy, originally from Egypt, joins the team from Hilton Doha and brings 19 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing. A keen analyst, he prides himself on his leadership and communication skills, all while being a team player with attention to detail.

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island is one of the brand’s leading resorts in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah and a key property in one of the country's most upcoming tourist destinations for local, regional and international travel.

With his keen market strategy analysis with cross-functional experience in revenue, sales, marketing, finance and business development, Hegazy will work alongside the General Manager and leadership team to take the 726-room property to a new level.

Having worked with Hilton across the region including Qatar and Egypt, Hegazy’s market knowledge is second to none, with strong strategic knowledge of hotel operations, F&B, front office, recreation and