Olle to run The Address Downtown Burj Dubai

Dubai : The Address Hotels and Resorts, Emaar Hospitality Group's five-star premium hotel brand, has appointed Simeon Olle as general manager of The Address Downtown Burj Dubai, its flagship hotel.

A seasoned hospitality professional, Simeon will drive the day-to-day operations and management of the hotel which opened last year.

Marc Dardenne, chief executive officer, Emaar Hospitality Group, said: "The hotel has brought to the city new dimensions in hospitality experience including location, product, guest benefits and service excellence. Simeon has over two decades of global experience in the hospitality industry, and will focus on ensuring the ongoing success of this hotel."

Olle himself said: "The Address Downtown Burj Dubai is an exceptional place with a spectacular location in the heart of Downtown Burj Dubai and I am thrilled to be given the honour of managing this wonderful hotel. The Address Hotels and Resorts, has clearly established its credentials in the hotel industry and we will continue to strengthen its appeal by introducing new concepts and strategies to add to the experience of our guests and visitors."

Simeon's career spans over two decades with the Hyatt Group where he held an array of positions.