Seema Pande has joined Al Habtoor City Hotels as commercial director, complex, confirmed Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
In her role, Pande will oversee the sales, marketing and revenue functions at The St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
She has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry in the UAE, beginning her career as a sales manager at the Metropolitan Hotels, before taking up the position of assistant director of sales at The Fairmont Dubai.
Pande spent five years with Fairmont before taking on a complex director of sales & marketing position at Southern Sun, overseeing the Al Manzil and Qamardeen properties.
She then accepted a group director of sales & marketing role with Emaar Hospitality and spent the next seven years playing a role in the opening of the group’s hotels including flagship properties.
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Prior to her current role, she was corporate director of sales & partnerships with Emaar Hospitality.
Pande said: "I am very proud to take the helm of The St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, which are uniquely positioned within one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited hospitality, entertainment and residential destinations in the region – Al Habtoor City.
"With our offering of almost 1,600 rooms, 18 restaurants and lounges, two spas and 34 meetings and banqueting spaces, Al Habtoor City Hotels will have something to offer all our guests.”
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