Anantara appoints Wesam El Sayed as Cluster Director of Revenue for Salalah, Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resorts

OMAN – Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara and Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort have appointed Wesam El Sayed as the new Cluster Director of Revenue.

Wesam brings over ten years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a proven track record in key markets such as Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, and Iraq.

His career began at Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a position at City Centre Rotana Doha, where he discovered his passion for revenue management.

Starting as a Reservations Agent, he quickly advanced to Reservations Manager, driving revenue growth across multiple properties.

Wesam’s journey continued as Cluster Revenue Manager at Rotana properties in Bahrain, including Downtown Rotana and Majestic Arjaan by Rotana.

His leadership there led to significant revenue enhancements.

This success propelled him to the role of Cluster Director of Revenue in Iraq, where he oversaw operations for Erbil Rotana and Erbil Arjaan by Rotana.

Maren Kuehl, General Manager at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, expressed excitement over Wesam’s appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to have Wesam on board. His expertise in revenue optimisation and his sharp analytical skills will drive our commercial success and contribute to exceptional guest experiences. His leadership will be crucial as we navigate an ever-changing market.”

Wesam has a talent for market trend analysis, dynamic pricing strategies, and optimising revenue management systems.

His proficiency with tools like OTA Insight and Opera RMS, combined with his forward-thinking mindset, makes him an invaluable addition to the leadership team at Anantara’s properties in Oman.

Andrea Orrú, General Manager at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, welcomed Wesam, stating, “We are excited to have Wesam on our leadership team. His experience in revenue management across various markets and his innovative approach will be a great asset to our resorts. We look forward to the success he will help us achieve.”

Wesam shared his enthusiasm, saying, “I am excited to take on this new role at two of Oman’s most prestigious luxury resorts. I look forward to working with the talented teams at Al Baleed Resort Salalah and Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar to deliver outstanding revenue results and elevate the guest experience.”

Anantara, a luxury hospitality brand since 2001, offers guests genuine experiences in remarkable destinations, delivering heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality across more than 50 hotels and resorts worldwide.

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