Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the region, has named Christian Palacin as general manager of Millennium Atria Business Bay, slated to open towards the end of 2018.

A seasoned hotelier with over 25 years of experience, Palacin will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 347-key Millennium Atria Business Bay Hotel Apartments and will position it to become the preferred city accommodation for both short-term and long-term visitors to the UAE.

Palacin has held senior management positions with international hospitality brands including Sheraton and Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon, Abu Dhabi and the Philippines. Part of his assignments included large renovation projects, rebranding and hotel openings.