Senior Hotel Executive with extensive leadership experience in the Middle East and Gulf. Successful track record of developing strategy and driving results with consistent timely and profitable plan execution. Excellent owners’ relationship and strong customer base. A seasoned, mature and passionate Hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in international organizations. Belal have held management positions in different Hospitality Groups and Hotels working in the USA, Gulf Region & Middle East. Properties included Business, Leisure, and Convention hotels. In addition to permanent assignments, Belal have participated in task forces and special projects for openings, pre-openings, concept development, take overs, rebranding and quality assurance and financials, Belal has been in the hospitality industry for the past 23 years. He worked and lived in many parts of the world which gave him wide exposure, different perspective of the world of business and respect for diversity. Belal has completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management in the United States. In addition, he graduated from American University of Beirut in 1999, BA Degree, Hospitality Management, and marketing dual degree. His goal is to be a leader of one of the luxurious leading Hospitality companies. His journey in the luxury market, his international exposures and his understanding in upscale guests needs are an advantage. Belal believes in always striving for excellence through his passion, commitment, perseverance and innovation. Specialties: Luxury, hospitality, negotiation skills, strategy and execution, Sales and Marketing, Revenue Management, hotel and brand development, hotel openings, dynamic leadership and cross-cultural communicator.