Dean Walsh Promoted to Executive Director of Sales at Atlantis Dubai

APPOINTMENT

Atlantis Dubai has announced the promotion of Dean Walsh as Executive Director of Sales.

In his new role, Dean will lead the global leisure market growth for both Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.

He joined the resort back in August 2023 as Director of Sales, and has played a pivotal role in strengthening Atlantis Dubai’s market presence across the UK, Europe, and Australasia.

He has led a global leisure sales team of 15, driving substantial annual revenues, and significantly increasing market share across key leisure segments.

Following his promotion, Dean will oversee the overall direction and execution of Atlantis Dubai’s leisure sales strategy across all markets. He will be reporting directly to Kyp Charalambous, Vice President of Sales.

Kyp Charalambous, Vice President of Sales at Atlantis Dubai, said, “Dean’s proven track record, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence make him the ideal leader to guide our sales team through its next chapter of growth,” . “As a trusted deputy and future senior leader of the business, his expertise in the global leisure landscape will be pivotal in driving new opportunities, deepening relationships in key markets, and attracting guests to the extraordinary experiences offered at Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.”

Dean holds nearly two decades of hospitality and tourism experience, having held senior sales and marketing leadership positions at renowned names like InterContinental, One&Only Resorts, Viceroy, W Hotels, and Jumeirah.