Exciting times for the Yas Plaza Hotels as Aldar’s hospitality division appoints a new GM.
Aldar Properties hospitality arm has announced the appointment of Saurabh Bakshi as new area general manager for its Yas Plaza Hotels portfolio.
Located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the Yas Plaza portfolio comprises Radisson Blu; Crowne Plaza; Yas Rotana; Yas Park Inn; Yas Centro; and Yas Staybridge Suites.
Prior to his move to Aldar, Bakshi was general manager of operations at the 4,001 key Sheraton hotel in Macau, as well as the 400-key St. Regis. Before that, he served as GM for the Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway.
Lauding the appointment, Jassem Busaibe, Chief Investment Officer at Aldar Properties, said: “We are delighted to have Bakshi joining our team as we continue to enhance our leisure and hospitality offerings on Yas Island.”
On his new role, Bakshi said: “Yas Plaza Hotels are one of Abu Dhabi’s leading hotel destinations, and I am very excited to be part of the vibrant team overseeing their operations and guest experience.”
“This unique portfolio on Yas Island has a long-standing reputation for service excellence, and I look forward to working with my team to bring new dimensions of unforgettable, personalized experiences to all our guests and visitors,” he added.