Rotana reveals exec team for two new Dubai hotels

By Louise Birchall

Oct 15, 2012

Mark McCarthy, general manager

Mark McCarthy, general manager
Mark McCarthy has taken the reins as general manager for the two pre-opening properties Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana and Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai.

An American national, McCarthy came to the UAE to join Rotana in 2007 as the general manager for Towers Rotana Dubai, having previously held senior positions in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, Zambia and Bahrain.

He has racked up around 30 years in the hospitality industry, the majority of which was spent with InterContinental Hotels Group in the USA, Middle East and Africa.

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In his current role he is overseeing the overall management and operation for the two properties comprising 620 keys.

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Posted by: Neem
Jan 21, 2013 , United Arab Emirates
Mark and Nader, congrats and best wishes. Naeem

Posted by: SanjayNayak
Oct 21, 2012 , United Arab Emirates
Congrats Diana ....... best wishes Sanjay & Myra

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