Dhaval Patel has been appointed Director of Revenue Management at Fairmont The Palm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fairmont The Palm is delighted to announce the appointment of Dhaval Patel as the new Director of Revenue Management, effective 2nd June 2025. With more than 15 years of global experience in luxury hospitality revenue strategy, Dhaval brings a data-driven mindset and a proven track record of commercial success to the leadership team.
Originally from India, Dhaval's hospitality journey began in 2008 with a management training role at The Delamar Greenwich Harbor. His passion for optimizing performance through analytical precision quickly propelled him into roles with industry-leading brands such as The Armani Hotel, Address Hotels & Resorts and JA Resorts. He later expanded his impact through senior revenue management roles at Marriott International and Hilton Corporate Office in Dubai.
In his most recent role as Revenue Lead at Hilton Worldwide, Dhaval oversees strategy for flagship properties including Waldorf Astoria DIFC and Conrad Etihad Towers. He has been instrumental in driving market share growth and delivering record-breaking ADR performance, earning accolades such as the top ranking in RevPAR Index change across Hilton EMEA Luxury.
Dhaval holds an MBA in Hospitality Finance from Les Roches Swiss Hotel School, and combines his commercial acumen with a collaborative leadership style that develops high-performing teams and fosters innovation.
At Fairmont The Palm, Dhaval will focus on driving forward strategic revenue growth, enhancing pricing and distribution strategies, and strengthening the hotel's market positioning in Dubai's competitive luxury landscape.
Dhaval's appointment marks a significant step in Fairmont The Palm's continued commitment to excellence, bringing fresh energy and insight to its revenue management strategy.
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