Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai has announced a significant expansion of its Sales leadership team, signalling a strategic push to strengthen core revenue streams, attract larger scale group and corporate business, and accelerate commercial growth as the market moves into 2026.
The newly structured team reflects the hotel’s response to rising demand across leisure, corporate, government, and regional group travel, positioning Renaissance Business Bay Hotel to compete more aggressively within the Business Bay and Downtown corridor, one of Dubai’s fastest growing hospitality hubs.
The expanded Sales leadership team from left to right includes:
- Mark Hanna, Senior Sales Manager – Leisure
- Emil Borras, Assistant Director of Sales – Corporate
- Mahmoud Elsweify, Assistant Director of Sales – GCC, Government and Diplomatic
Mark Hanna oversees the leisure segment, bringing a strong understanding of regional travel patterns and destination demand. His focus on leisure partnerships and strategic accounts supports the hotel’s ambition to grow inbound leisure business while strengthening relationships with tour operators and travel trade partners across key source markets.
Emil Borras leads the corporate portfolio, contributing international market expertise and a commercial approach shaped by experience in competitive hospitality environments. His role focuses on strengthening corporate relationships, expanding key accounts, and driving consistent room nights and meeting revenue through tailored client strategies.
Mahmoud Elsweify manages GCC, government, and Diplomatic segments, drawing on more than 14 years of progressive experience in luxury hospitality sales across the UAE, including roles with Marriott, Kempinski, St. Regis, and Hilton. Recognised for delivering year on year revenue growth, Elsweify has built long term relationships across government, diplomatic, and institutional sectors, supporting stable and high value business pipelines.
Commenting on the expanded leadership structure, Anny Liyanage, Director of Sales and Distribution, said: “Entering 2026, we are moving forward with clarity and confidence, strengthened by a talented team, a shared sense of purpose, and the ambition to deliver more together. This year is about unity, measurable growth, and creating meaningful impact across our business. With our strategy in place, every team member plays a vital role in driving performance, deepening partnerships, and unlocking new opportunities for continued success.”
Together, the expanded team delivers a well balanced blend of international and regional market knowledge, enabling Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai to scale its approach across leisure, corporate, government, and complex group business.
The expansion underscores the hotel’s ambition to further strengthen its presence across Business Bay and Dubai’s central commercial districts, deepen relationships with strategic partners, and build a resilient commercial platform aligned with Dubai’s long-term tourism and business growth trajectory.
As the market evolves, the enhanced Sales leadership team positions Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai to compete more aggressively for high-value opportunities while delivering sustained revenue growth into 2026 and beyond.
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