Dominic Arel appointed GM at Swissôtel’s first Dubai property

September 09,2019 0 Rita Ghantous

Joining from Al Wadi MGallery Doha, within the Accor portfolio, Arel will lead the strategic direction and operations of the Swissôtel Al Ghurair complex. An experienced hotelier, he has a proven track record of leading international luxury hotels in the GCC, Europe and the Americas. Arel started his career with Accor in 1996 where he worked in the front office operation and revenue department at Novotel Montréal. He played an instrumental role as director of revenue management in the successful opening of Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile in 2002, the first Sofitel to open in Canada. He was then promoted to director of operations in a span of four years followed by a promotion to hotel manager.

In 2011, he moved to Dubai as hotel manager for Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach for two years before relocating to Portugal in 2013, where he served as GM at Sofitel Lisbon for 3 years. He then returned to the Middle East to successfully open the first MGallery in Doha and has since held a GM position ever since.

“Having held a number of leadership positions within Accor worldwide, I’m delighted to be joining Swissôtel Al Ghurair at such an exciting time. The property is a unique travel and leisure destination where guests get to experience Swiss hospitality in the heart of Dubai. I look forward to welcoming guests from across the globe to this very unique destination,” Arel concluded.

Swissôtel Al Ghurair and Swissôtel Living Al Ghurair opened its doors in February 2018 to become the first-ever Swissôtel in UAE. It features 620 luxurious rooms, suites and apartments, three food and beverage outlets and a spa.

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Rita Ghantous

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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.