David Wilson named GM of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

August 04,2023 0 Rita Ghantous

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has appointed David Wilson as its new general manager.

Wilson brings more than three decades of rich commercial experience to his role, in which he will oversee operations, strategy and the implementation of operational practices.
The appointment marks Wilson’s return to Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, where he previously held the position of general manager from 2015-2020 and helped to increase the property’s GOP by 20 percent as well as secure places on multiple global Best Hotel lists.
Previously, Wilson has managed some of the finest resorts in the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Europe, including Shangri-La, The Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott, Mandarin Oriental and Raffles properties. He returns to Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah from Emerald Palace Group, where he was VP hospitality, leading the rebranding of neighboring hotel, Raffles The Palm and Hyde Hotel in Downtown Dubai.
Having focused on the luxury hotel segment, Wilson has developed a strong background in F&B and sales, as well as a creative flair for new concepts and quality service delivery systems. His mission and passion are to create memorable and exceptional experiences for guests while ensuring the profitability and sustainability of the hotel, and he is committed to looking for new ways to innovate and improve products and services, as well as to empower and inspire team members to excel and grow.
Commenting on his new role, Wilson said: “I’m proud to be rejoining the Waldorf Astoria brand which is synonymous with luxury, elegance and sophistication, and in particular returning to a resort which holds a lot of happy memories. I’m looking forward to leading the incredible team at the resort again, as well as reconnecting with regular guests who I’ve welcomed over the years and meeting new ones too”.
Situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island, the Waldorf Astoria resort boasts 319 elegant rooms and luxurious suites with views of the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai skylines, six restaurants and bars, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, a kids’ club, spa and the exclusive Pearl Club.

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Rita Ghantous

Publication Executive

Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.