Ayla Hotel Al Ain strengthens management team

Ayla Hotels and Resorts has made two managerial appointments at its Ayla Hotel in Al Ain.

Ariel A. L. Atabug has joined as cluster training manager and Christopher D’Costa has taken up the role of F&B and banquet manager at the property.

"I am delighted to welcome Ariel and Christopher to the team. Their undisputable experience and expertise will help us take the hotel and the company to the next level. With our bolstered management team, we will be able to further enhance our guest experience whilst improving loyalty and repeat visits,” commented GM Mohammed Soussan.

D’Costa has more than 25 years’ experience in the food and beverage industry, having worked for IHG in Oman and the UAE for more than 20 years.

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Atabug brings more than two decades of corporate experience in the learning and development field in Manila and Dubai.

His previous roles have included training manager at Habtoor Hotels for four years and part of the preopening team of the Gloria Hotel Dubai as learning and development manager.

The Al Ain property is the first to be opened by Ayla Hotels and Resorts.

"With our first year behind us, we are looking forward to the next 12 months which will see many exciting developments in the company. Al Ain is an increasingly competitive marketplace for hotels, but with our commitment to service quality and continuous improvement, we are well placed to retain our loyal guests and continue to attract new business,” added Soussan.