Aurelio Giraudo has been appointed cluster general manager of Fairmont The Palm, Movenpick JLT, Riva Beach Club and Th8 Hotel, Dubai, UAE. He brings more than four decades of international hospitality experience to his new role.

Giraudo has worked across four continents with leading luxury hospitality companies including Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Dusit Hotels & Resorts, Marriott & Accor group. He joins Fairmont The Palm from his most recent position as a cluster GM at Banyan Tree Doha and La Cigale Hotel managed by Accor.

In his current role, he will lead the hotel’s team in all aspects of the operation, guest services and owner relations. With his extensive expertise in sales and marketing, food and beverage, revenue management and finance departments, he will be responsible to achieve the commercial objectives and position the properties as preferred destinations for local and international travelers.