Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel promotes Nidal Shbat to Director of Sales role
Shbat's promotion highlights QE2 practice of recognising and nurturing leadership within its ranks
UAE: In a significant development at Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel (QE2) in Dubai, Nidal Shbat has been promoted to the position of Director of Sales.
He started his career with the QE2 in April 2022 as Assistant Director of Sales. Nidal's elevation reflects the hotel's commitment to fostering talent, ensuring seamless leadership transition, and the practice of recognizing high-performing team members.
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Proven leader recognized for excellence
Ferghal Purcell, the General Manager of Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, praised Nidal's extensive experience and successful track record in the hospitality industry, crediting him as a key player in the hotel's achievements and expressed full confidence in his continued success as Director of Sales.
Seasoned hospitality professional with diverse background
Before joining the QE2, Nidal had the opportunity to gain experience as the Cluster Assistant Director of Sales for companies like Movenpick, Novotel, Adagio JVT, Pullman Sharjah, and Marjan Island Resort & SPA.
Nidal's hospitality career began in 2014, taking him through various hotels and roles within renowned organizations like IHG, Abjar Hotels, Ramada Jumeirah Hotel, and Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
This diverse experience has equipped him with a strong skillset encompassing corporate financial reporting, B2B business development, customer support, budgeting, analytical thinking, account management, communication, and sales processes.
Nidal embraces new role with enthusiasm
Acknowleding the significance of responsibility that comes with being Director of Sales, he plans to focus on building upon the hotel's successes and maintaining its reputation as a premier destination for discerning travelers.