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The iconic Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, distinctly recognized as one of the Top 50 Hotels in the Middle East, announces its participation in this year’s edition of World Travel Market in London from November 4–6 at stand ME300 under Dubai Tourism. The 5-star hotel aims to share travel insights, strengthen existing partnerships, and grow its connection within the industry. “World Travel Market London is celebrating four decades of success. Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai will showcase our enhanced product line-up perfect for leisure and business travellers alike. The city of Dubai has seamlessly perfected a year-round of activities from Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Food Festival, Ramadan/Eid Activities, GITEX and much-awaited Dubai Expo 2020 and beyond. This amazing city offers a multitude of experiences and activities that should be in a traveller’s destination list,” said Ian Rydin, General Manager. Representing the hotel during the event, Hazem Aouad, Director of Sales and Marketing said, “We are excited to attend the WTM London 2019 edition and showcase the superb products, services, and facilities that Movenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate can offer to our partners and guests.“

Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai has appointed Hazem Aouad as Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM). He will be leading the growth of the 396-key property with a steady focus on corporate business, strengthened leisure partnerships, and a strategic approach to meeting and events. Aouad, a Lebanese national has 20 years of hospitality experience and has worked with five-star luxury resorts to city properties across the Middle East. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Tourism Management from the Notre Dame University in Lebanon and a Postgraduate Diploma at University Cesar Ritz, Brig, Switzerland. Ian Rydin, General Manager speaking on Aouad’s appointment “Aouad will spearhead the team in developing and implementing commercial business strategies through the building and maintaining key accounts, maximising revenue streams, and further capitalising the hotel’s presence as the closest premium five-star hotel near the Dubai Expo 2020 event site.”