Francesco Pompilio. Francesco Pompilio.

The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel has appointed Francesco Pompilio as the new rooms division manager. Pompilio brings 16 years of industry experience to his new role.

Pompilio has previously worked with InterContinental Hotel Group properties, including Holiday Inn Regent’s Park London and Crowne Plaza Milan Linate. He started his career in the UAE in 2010, working as front office manager at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi; and later moved to Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi as rooms division manager.

Prior to joining The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery, he was the acting executive assistant manager in charge of operations at dusitD2 kenz hotel in Dubai.

In his new role, Pompilio is mainly responsible for streamlining the departments operations by working closely with front office, reservations, recreation, housekeeping, engineering and security.

Located on Palm Jumeirah’s East Crescent, the resort offers 255 rooms and design-led suites.

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