Banyan Tree Dubai, which opened its doors on Bluewaters Island in December 2023, announced the appointment of Paul Stuart Sykes Riquelme as its first CEO.
Sykes Riquelme has been part of the Banyan Tree group since 2015, where he started as F&B manager at Banyan Tree Mayakoba. She has worked with luxury hotels around the world for more than a decade, in places such as Mexico, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. Sykes Riquelme entered the hospitality industry at an early age, having been born into a family of food and wine connoisseurs.
Under Sykes Riquelme's leadership, Banyan Tree Mayakoba received numerous accolades, including Forbes Travel Guide's 5-Star Award for both the hotel and spa, as well as Expedia's Customer Excellence Award. He has a degree in tourism and travel services management and international tourism management, and speaks Spanish, English and Italian.
Driven by the philosophy that time is one of people's most valuable assets, Sykes Riquelme is committed to making Banyan Tree Dubai a standout property through data-driven technologies that can create personalized experiences, collaborations with artisans, designers and local suppliers, and an environmental commitment. friendly spirit.
Banyan Tree Dubai welcomes its first guests
Banyan Tree Dubai, a repositioned resort that replaced Caesars Palace Dubai, has 179 rooms, incorporating 30 suites, and a four-bedroom villa with a private entrance and its own pool and beach. Wellness is one of its key offerings, including the exclusive Banyan Tree Spa, and Sykes Riquelme, known for its hands-on approach and dedication to wellness, seeks to ensure the property is seen as a holistic retreat. “I look forward to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, ensuring their stay is truly extraordinary and setting Banyan Tree Dubai apart as a unique sanctuary within the bustling city,” he says.
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