9. Al Khoory Hotels, General Manager Hospitality Division, Pierre Sokhon
Wth 27 years under his belt working in the hospitality industry, of which 23 years were spent in the Middle East, Sokhon is a heavy-weight of the industry. Operating in the mid-market sector, Sokhon has amassed 10 years’ experience in the industry, of which three years were spent in his current role, leading the expansion of Al Khoory hospitality.
Al Khoory has three hotels operational: Al Khoory Hotel Apartments, Al Khoory Executive Hotel and Al Khoory Atrium Hotel, all located in Dubai. The number of hotels in the Al Khoory Middle Eastern pipeline stands at seven: one in Bur Dubai, one in Deira, one in Muscat, two hotels in Sohar and two in Business Bay.
Sokhon was also instrumental in creating the mid-market brand of hotels, during the time which he was also managing two hotels. The original strategy for development lead by Sokhon is now being used to develop all seven hotels in the pipeline.
Speaking on his accomplishments at Al Khoory hotels, Sokhon points to his role in setting up the corporate office for the division through which the company is now governing the existing three hotels and also the ongoing seven upcoming projects. Sokhon is currently responsible for 300 team members.
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