I am an experienced Business Development Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. I started my journey way back when I was still in school, where I majored in Hotel Keeping and Catering, that sparked my love affair with this exciting and dynamic industry. I then went on to study for a National Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (3 years at CPUT), I also got my Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Hospitality Management a few years later (2 years at CPUT). I have 7 years experience within the hotel industry ranging from Operational to Sales and Marketing, promoting 9 hotels within Southern Africa.I have also worked at the CTICC for close to 9 years where I was responsible for attracting international customers and relationship management ranging from Las Vegas to Paris to Melbourne to Dubai.I now work at ADNEC, based in Abu Dhabi. Here’s my skillset:✔ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: I source and secure leads for ADNEC within the international, regional and national associations market.✔ CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: I look after key accounts and industry stakeholders, and nurture relationships around the world. ✔ INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS: I represent ADNEC and services at all international trade shows around the world. If you’re interested in using ADNEC as your venue of choice in the Middle East, please email me: adele.maritz@adnec.ae