Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Taj Dubai appoints new general manager
Taj Dubai, the award-winning hotel of the Taj brand in the Middle East, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Tiwari as its new general manager responsible for overseeing management and operations of the 296-room hotel and its five F&B outlets.
Taj Dubai, the award-winning hotel of the Taj brand in the Middle East, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Tiwari as its new general manager.
In his role, Tiwari will be responsible for overseeing management and operations of the 296-room hotel and its five F&B outlets – Bombay Brasserie, Treehouse, The Eloquent Elephant, Tesoro and Byzantium Lounge.
A hotelier with over 20 years of experience, Tiwari brings a wealth of industry expertise from renowned brands. He has worked extensively with Meliá Hotels International, holding general managerial positions in Ibiza, Mallorca, London and Dubai from 2015 – 2021.
On the new appointment, Ranjit Phillipose, Area Director – Middle East and General Manager of the upcoming Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai, said: “As an experienced general manager and F&B expert, Tiwari’s skill-sets and knowledge of the industry spanning Europe and the Middle East will be an asset to the team.
"His European approach to implementation, inherently rooted in Indian hospitality is a winning combination and I am confident that under his leadership, Taj Dubai will reach even greater heights of excellence.”
Tiwari said: “I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead Taj Dubai as General Manager, ahead of the Expo 2020. It is an exciting time to be back in the region and even more so to be a part of the Taj.”
An Indian-born British citizen, Tiwari graduated with a degree in Hotel Management from the Merit Swiss School of Hotel Management in Ooty, India and Chur, Switzerland. Over the years, he has also been involved in the General Managers Intensive Development plan at Meliá Hotels International and holds a Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University.-TradeArabia News Service