InterCon Abu Dhabi appoints new GM

InterContinental Abu Dhabi has appointed Dieter Franke as general manager.

Frank will be responsible for the overall commercial operations and management of the InterContinental Abu Dhabi.

He brings with him more than 24 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.

Born in Germany, Franke's hospitality career began with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in 1987, were he has held a number of managerial positions across all key hotel functions in Europe, America, the Mediterranean and the Middle East since then.

His most recent positions within IHG were hotel manager at InterContinental Dubai Festival City from 2007, and general manager of Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi - Yas Island from 2009, playing an intrinsic role in the opening, operations and management of all three of these landmark UAE hotels.

"It is a real honour to be joining the iconic InterContinental Abu Dhabi as it celebrates its 31st year of service in the capital,” role Franke said.