Darin Davies, director of front house operations on the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, has recently been appointed president of the Association for Front Office Managers & Deputy Managers of Luxury Hotels.
AICR was founded in 1964 by front office leader of several grand hotels within the south of France.
The international organisation is represented in 15 countries and has slightly below 1,000 members and gives front office managers of luxury hotels with a useful network offering which include organising the coveted David Campbell Trophy.
Darin’s role as president will give him a good insight into the hospitality industry.
His new roles and responsibilities will include liaising with members worldwide, expanding the association, planning for the following presidium and receptionist of the year competition in Hamburg.
Commenting at the appointment JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai general manager, Rupprecht Queitsch said: “When hiring the hotels 1,000 associates, we ensured that we recruited higher levels of expertise in hospitality and where possible, the Marriott brand.
“I was therefore delighted to listen to that Darin have been appointed any such prestigious and influential role within AICR.
“I am sure his experiences with the body will provide him with a wealth of data so that you can help better our business, and exceptionally the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai’s front of house offering.”
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