Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, the iconic five-star hotel located in Dubai Healthcare City, has appointed Vipin Khattar as its new general manager.
Khattar joins Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights from his recent position as general manager of Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort. His enthusiasm for people and service has brought him back to Dubai and he aims to raise the standards of Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights to even higher levels.
In his new role, Khattar will oversee the strategic and financial performance of the property and will be committed to providing the highest quality of hospitality to each and every guest.
Khattar holds a wealth of experience gained from 16 years in the hospitality business. He joined Hyatt Hotels in October 2002 as a convention sales manager in the pre-opening team of Grand Hyatt Dubai. He left Grand Hyatt Dubai in November 2007 as director - convention sales to become a part of the pre-opening team at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai as director of business development, where he successfully managed one of the largest conference and banqueting facilities in Dubai.
He returned in February 2010 as director of sales and marketing to Hyatt Regency Dubai and Galleria. In May 2011, he transferred back to Grand Hyatt Dubai and was promoted to area director of sales and marketing later that year. Khattar’s exceptional leadership qualities made way for his appointment as one of the youngest general managers to be responsible for Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort, Egypt in December 2013.
Commenting on his new appointment, Khattar said: “I am thrilled to be back in Dubai with Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. It is the newest Hyatt Regency hotel in the city and is a blend of modern design and local cultural influences. I look forward using my energy to support all colleagues in taking care of guests staying for business or leisure at this impressive property – a property that captures the essence of Dubai.”
Khattar completed his Post Graduation in Hospitality Operations at IHTTI School of Hotel Management in Switzerland and obtained a Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology degree from the University of Bangalore.
