W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island appoints new director of sales and marketing.
WAbu Dhabi – Yas Island has appointed a new director of sales and marketing. Jatinder Singh is a Marriott stalwart with ambitions to elevate the W brand.
Singh first entered the Middle East in 2014 when he became assistant director of sales at the The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, before moving over to W Doha Hotel and Residences a year later. It was there, Marriott says, he fell in love with the luxurious W brand.
W Hotels sits in Marriott’s luxury segment of brands and are recognised for their funky interiors and lively atmosphere.
The W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island is no exception. The island is home to the F1 track (in fact, the hotel straddles it) and hosts a range of international sporting events such as UFC Fight Island series. Singh has been directly involved in many of these projects, working alongside larger teams to bring the events to fruition.
Singh said: “I am thrilled to work with this dynamic team and contribute towards the continued success of this internationally acclaimed hotel and elevate the W brand to even greater heights in the region.”
The 499-key property has six F&B venues, including Garage, Amici, W Lounge, Roastery, SUN Deck and WET Deck.