Rising To The Top: Caroline Trichet, General Manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown – Entrepreneur

Rising To The Top: Caroline Trichet, General Manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown – Entrepreneur

December

14, 2020



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At a time when hospitality has shifted towards a more familiar path, Sofitel Dubai Downtown is carving its own set of rules. Meet the property's general manager, Caroline Trichet, who has been inspiring her team to always strive for more.Sofitel Dubai Downtown boasts an air of sophistication, a different concept of luxury; how would you position the hotel in the Dubai market and how has it maintained this positioning since its opening?Sofitel Dubai Downtown has a signature French identity, which is woven into its aesthetic, hospitality and guest experience. It's a modern representation of French hospitality – sophisticated without being pretentious, coquettish without being cheeky. Catering to international business travellers, expats and local guests from Dubai, the UAE, and the GCC, Sofitel Dubai Downtown offers a memorable and comfortable stay for business travellers and a family-friendly experience for guests with children.Additionally, it's also notably the first five-star hotel which is linked to The Dubai Mall via an air-conditioned skywalk. It's within walking and driving distance to popular tourist and cultural destinations in the area and city.When you step inside