Dubai: Emaar Properties PJSC has announced the appointment of Olivier Harnisch as the chief executive officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, its hospitality and leisure business.

He joins Emaar from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, where he was Chief Operating Officer, responsible for a portfolio of over 350 leased, managed and franchised hotels across EMEA.

Emaar has over 35 hotels and serviced residences in the development pipeline in the UAE and international markets.

Harnisch has 30 years of experience in the hotel and tourism industry, including as vice-president of Hilton Worldwide