Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Welcomes Luba Stepanova as Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Date: 22-Aug-2023
  • Source: Times of Oman
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Oman
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Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Welcomes Luba Stepanova as Director of Sales and Marketing

Muscat: Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Luba Stepanova as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. With an illustrious 23-year career in the hospitality industry, Luba brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to her new role.

Luba’s journey in the world of luxury hospitality began as an intern at Kempinski, where she embarked on a remarkable career trajectory. Her association with the Ritz-Carlton brand commenced in 2003, and over the years, she has consistently elevated her role and responsibilities. Most recently, she served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Astana, where she exhibited exceptional leadership skills and spearheaded numerous successful initiatives for the past 40 months.

Having spent 17 years within Marriott International's luxury hospitality, Luba excelled in driving business development, fostering customer relationships, and delivering exceptional revenue growth. Her expertise spans various facets of the industry, including luxury travel, MICE, business travel, groups, events, and PR.

"Luba Stepanova's appointment as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Al Bustan Palace is a significant moment for us," said General Manager, Erkan Karatas. "Her extensive experience and remarkable achievements within the luxury hospitality sector make her