ARNAUD GIACOMETTI – REGIONAL DIRECTOR – MIDDLE EAST

Parisian-born- Business Strategist, Arnaud Giacometti is an accomplished Executive, Sales & Marketing expert, passionate Private Travel Designer, with 20 years of international experience, including Senior Management positions among European, American and Middle Eastern Luxury Hospitality brands. 

Graduated from Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) in English Literature. Arnaud is certified in Travel & Tourism of London Metropolitan University and officially accredited by both the international Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations (UFTAA), Arnaud also holds an Academic Degree in Economy doubled with a University Diploma in Sales & Marketing issued by Université Paris Descartes.

Based over 10 years in the Middle East, Arnaud has a comprehensive network of contacts and partners in the region which support his targeted actions and strategies.

During his Hotelier’s life, Arnaud has successfully pre-opened and opened two distinctive 5* Star properties from the Ritz-Carlton Brand.

Trained to manage by objective® (MBO) and manage diversity®, Arnaud has an authentic ability to engage with others, define fundamental requirements and bring a business vision into reality. 

Further to his innate curiosity which brought him to personally travel to over 50 countries around the globe, Arnaud has successfully managed and led numerous international teams (composed of up-to 20 distinctive nationalities) in the following parts of the world: Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Middle East.