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Hilton Abu Dhabi has welcomed a new general manager to the team: Francisco Giles.

Giles has accrued 30 years of hospitality experience and joins the Hilton team in the capital from the 700 key Park Rotana Complex in Abu Dhabi.

Previously, Giles has held general manager roles with Marriott International. Over the course of his career, the joint British-Australian national has worked in a total of five continents.

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His educational experience includes an Honoury Degree from Les Roches Hotel School in Switzerland, as well as studies at Cornell University in the USA.

Commenting on the appointment, new GM Giles said: "I am extremely excited to have the opportunity of leading this iconic Abu Dhabi hotel.

“I look forward to working with the team to enhance our many great restaurants and bars and the popular Hiltonia Beach Club. The legacy of Hilton Abu Dhabi is undisputed, and I’m honoured to be trusted in bringing this established hotel to the next level."