44. David Grant Thomson, Chief Operating Officer, JA Resorts & Hotels
While JA Resorts & Hotels has no Middle East hotels in the pipeline, it’s staying steady
In the Middle East, JA Resorts & Hotels has focused on cementing its reputation, while concentrating on international properties in Seychelles, Maldives and most recently, Sri Lanka.
Additionally, the rebranding of JA Resorts & Hotels has been a key accomplishment under Thomson, which has strengthened the company’s position both locally and in key feeder markets.
Thomson’s vision for the brand is in line with its long-term expansion strategy — which is to grow its footprint within the UAE as well as internationally.
Thomson, who originally moved to the Middle East in 1984, joined JA Resorts & Hotels in 2001. He began working with JA Resorts & Hotels as director of sales and marketing where he implemented the rebranding of the company to Jebel Ali International Hotels. Over the next few years he focused on developing opportunities for expansion, incorporating new venues, expanding product ranges and renovating the existing properties.
By the numbers
4 Number of years in the role
15 Number of years with company
5 Number of Middle East operating hotels
0 Number of Middle East pipeline hotels
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