New GM at Cheval Maison-Expo City Dubai

This is the second property in the Middle East of Cheval Collection, situated in the heart of Expo City, Dubai, following Cheval Maison—The Palm Dubai's opening (April 2023).

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By Priyal Dutta
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Cheval Maison—Expo City in Dubai

Cheval Collection currently operates 13 properties across London, Edinburgh, and Dubai.

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Christian Potvin, GM, Cheval Maison—Expo City in Dubai

Cheval Collection has appointed Christian Potvin as the General Manager of Cheval Maison—Expo City in Dubai, which will open in the first quarter of 2025. This is the second property in the Middle East of Cheval Collection, situated in the heart of Expo City, Dubai, following Cheval Maison—The Palm Dubai's opening (April 2023). Cheval Collection currently operates 13 properties across London, Edinburgh, and Dubai.

Expo City is a future-centric mini-city that builds on the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai. Cheval Maison—Expo City Dubai is a luxury residential building in Expo City, Dubai: it comprises studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom apartments, and royal suites. The building features luxury amenities and is near the Metro.

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John Philipson, COO of Cheval Collection

"We are very excited to welcome Christian to our Cheval Collection family, said John Philipson, COO of Cheval Collection.

His established leadership, impressive portfolio, and the fact that he has managed luxury properties are bound to be priceless at Cheval Maison Expo City. Christian's distinctive blend of experience and vision will surely put the property on the map and raise the hospitality bar in Dubai."

On this occasion, Potvin stated, "It is great to join the Cheval Collection family as I am taking Cheval Maison Expo City's general management role. It is one wonderful opportunity to be part of such a prestigious brand with continued recognition of luxury and hospitality. I look forward to leading the team to extraordinary success."

Potvin has over 20 years of hospitality experience with luxury hotels and resorts. He continued on a path to service excellence and customer satisfaction, being promoted through systematized structures in multiple luxury hotel brands. He made a significant impact in management-level positions, thus being regarded as capable of ensuring operational excellence and pioneering guest service policies before joining Cheval Maison Expo City.

Cheval Maison Expo City will open early this year. It will offer luxurious accommodations with amenities and a personal touch. Potvin's appointment marks a significant growth opportunity for the property, catering to business and leisure travellers seeking hospitality in a city.

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