Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah...

Cora De Conceicao-Stuart will oversee all operations at the 319-room resort

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has announced the appointment of Cora De Conceicao-Stuart as new general manager of the resort.

A Singaporean national, De Conceicao-Stuart received her Higher Diploma in Hotel Management from The Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre where her passion for hospitality was ignited.

In her new role she will oversee all operations at the luxury resort including guest rooms, six restaurants and bars, a kids club, Waldorf Astoria Spa, and the Pearl Club.

De Conceicao-Stuart joins the resort from Erth, Abu Dhabi where she was general manager. Prior to this she honed her hospitality skills across Asia, the United States, and the Middle East, working with renowned brands in commercial positions at Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Boston and Bahrain. She also successfully launched the first Bulgari property in Asia.

Speaking about her appointment, she said: “I look forward to sharing my rich commercial and inspirational leadership experience with my team at this stunning resort. It's an honour to be transitioning into such an iconic property, being Waldorf Astoria’s first resort in the region, and leading the team who have done such an incredible job creating the history of the brand in the Middle East.”

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