Christopher Hewett Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for managing and developing Al Hamra's AED 1.5b hospitality and leisure portfolio. Key focus points include:- Day to Day Asset management of the existing assets in the portfolio- Assessing, implementing and overseeing new developments within the portfolio- Developing and implementing the group's 5 year strategic plan for the hospitality.

Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, UAE

• In my role as Director, my day to day responsibilities included:
• Providing various advisory services to clients across the region including, Market and Financial Feasibility Studies, Highest and Best Use Studies, Operational Reviews, Hotel Operator Search, Selection and Negotiation.
• Undertake extensive market research including interviews with hoteliers, government officials, and other key hotel and tourism stakeholders.
• Conduct and lead project workshops with clients as part of specialised development assignments;
• Extensive travel to key hotel and tourism markets in the GCC, wider Middle East, Africa, and Asia;
• Preparation of detailed propriety financial models relating to hotel, serviced apartment, and mixed-use developments.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Key roles and responsibilities include:
• Pre-opening operations for the Fairmont Residences
• Responsible for concierge, a la carte and guest services at the Fairmont Residences, Golden Mile and Shoreline 7&8 on Palm Jumeirah
• Liaison between apartment owners and the developer
• Worked with 3rd party suppliers for building services
• Established policies and procedures for new services and operations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Key roles and responsibilities include:
• Responsible for overseeing four front of house departments with over 280 colleagues
• Developed strategic development plans for growing and strengthening revenue generating departments
• Implemented a new resort tour service which generated over AED 1.5 million in the first year of operation
• Prepared tenders for 3rd party services and providers
• Intiated a range of new services with the transportation department

Leura, Sydney

Responsible for training students in rooms division operations. Training included on job training, situational decision making and effective operations management

Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor'S Degree, Hospitality And Tourism Management

High School Certificate

Sixth Form Certificate