Kyp Charalambous, director, international leisure sales, Atlantis, The Palm. Kyp Charalambous, director, international leisure sales, Atlantis, The Palm.

KYP CHARALAMBOUS, DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL LEISURE SALES, ATLANTIS, THE PALM

ABOUT KYP

Kyp Charalambous has held the role of director, international leisure sales since he joined Atlantis, The Palm Dubai in October 2009. The role demands a unique skill set over and above that of a regular sales director – one that is dedicated to driving business through relationships and sales strategies whilst yielding average rate and revenue for the resort.

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WHY WAS SHE NOMINATED?

Kyp has led Atlantis to capitalise on the Emirates/Qantas partnership. This has generated terrific growth for Atlantis and his passion for his business and mutual success with his clients make him stand out to all clients and suppliers. In a fast paced, dynamic trading environment, Kyp is always at the fore-front of understanding his market needs, market trends and how collaboratively he can find innovative new ways to work with his clients. Kyp has key market leading client relationships – he makes himself available seven days a week and all hours of the day. Client relationships and his reputation for being flexible and adaptable maintains Atlantis as one of the most trade friendly resorts in key markets and secures the property constant focus in partner's sales and marketing activities.

WHAT DID HIS TEAM SAY?

Kyp is a perfect example of an amazing leader with a creative mind and positive approach towards business. He is a leader who truly loves his job and respects his team. Kyp is constantly inspires the Sales team, to go over and beyond to achieve targets and to overcome any challenges along the way.” Olga Marusova, director – leisure sales, Atlantis, The Palm Dubai

WHAT DID HIS ASSOCIATES SAY?

“Kyp is a fantastic asset for Atlantis, The Palm, and since joining has further strengthened a team with whom Virgin Holidays has enjoyed an extremely successful and longstanding relationship. He has invested a significant amount of time and effort in building ties with our front line sales and retail agents and never hesitates to make himself available to respond to the most basic queries or provide solutions for the most challenging requests – often in his own time.” Amanda Wills, managing director, Virgin Holidays

 

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