Director of sales Sam Jones. Director of sales Sam Jones.

Sam Jones has been appointed as director of sales for Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre’s meetings and incentives business.

Jones has worked in international markets from the United States to Brazil, in sales and hospitality industry events, developing his career with chains including the W Hotel in Sydney, Starwood Central London Hotels and the Sheraton Heathrow Hotel.

Jones said in a statement: “I am thrilled to join the immensely talented team at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, a hotel that is set to grow with Dubai’s rise as a leading global MICE destination. With 5,500m2 of conferencing facilities, the hotel is adept at accommodating the most demanding business meetings as comfortably as an intimate private gathering.

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“I’ve had the opportunity to develop sales teams and drive sales for our hotels in the UK and now look forward to applying my experience here in the beautiful city of Dubai.”

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Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre complex general manager Shaun Parsons added: “Sam comes with a proven track record in hospitality sales in the dynamic UK hospitality landscape and it gives me great pleasure to welcome him to head our growing sales team at Le Meridien Dubai.”

Jones earned his Bachelor of business administration in hotel management and a Diploma in hospitality management from the International College of Management in Sydney, Australia.