Shanu Varughese - CHIA
Area Director - Revenue Management at Yas Plaza Hotels by Aldar Hospitality- Claim this Profile
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Arabic Limited working proficiency
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Gamal Amer🧿
There is only one word that comes to mind when I think of Shanu and that is ‘Brilliant.’ As his colleague, I was always in awe of how Shanu consistently kept everyone on the same page, avoiding any major conflict and enabling us to focus on our deliverables. And Shanu did it all with great empathy for his subordinates, creating a safe space for everyone. any company will be lucky to have Shanu.
Teba Mezher, MBA
Shanu is a great Revenue leader,I had the pleasure of working closely with him in different properties , I was able to observe the skills and knowledge of the industry. Shanu is very fast learner and extremely determined person which makes him great in what he does. His ability to deal with a crisis and come up with new ways to achieve results were always an inspiration. I’m delighted that I have worked with him, he has great knowledge of Revenue and the Middle East markets and I would highly recommend him to any company that he would join.
Gamal Amer🧿
There is only one word that comes to mind when I think of Shanu and that is ‘Brilliant.’ As his colleague, I was always in awe of how Shanu consistently kept everyone on the same page, avoiding any major conflict and enabling us to focus on our deliverables. And Shanu did it all with great empathy for his subordinates, creating a safe space for everyone. any company will be lucky to have Shanu.
Teba Mezher, MBA
Shanu is a great Revenue leader,I had the pleasure of working closely with him in different properties , I was able to observe the skills and knowledge of the industry. Shanu is very fast learner and extremely determined person which makes him great in what he does. His ability to deal with a crisis and come up with new ways to achieve results were always an inspiration. I’m delighted that I have worked with him, he has great knowledge of Revenue and the Middle East markets and I would highly recommend him to any company that he would join.
Gamal Amer🧿
There is only one word that comes to mind when I think of Shanu and that is ‘Brilliant.’ As his colleague, I was always in awe of how Shanu consistently kept everyone on the same page, avoiding any major conflict and enabling us to focus on our deliverables. And Shanu did it all with great empathy for his subordinates, creating a safe space for everyone. any company will be lucky to have Shanu.
Teba Mezher, MBA
Shanu is a great Revenue leader,I had the pleasure of working closely with him in different properties , I was able to observe the skills and knowledge of the industry. Shanu is very fast learner and extremely determined person which makes him great in what he does. His ability to deal with a crisis and come up with new ways to achieve results were always an inspiration. I’m delighted that I have worked with him, he has great knowledge of Revenue and the Middle East markets and I would highly recommend him to any company that he would join.
Gamal Amer🧿
There is only one word that comes to mind when I think of Shanu and that is ‘Brilliant.’ As his colleague, I was always in awe of how Shanu consistently kept everyone on the same page, avoiding any major conflict and enabling us to focus on our deliverables. And Shanu did it all with great empathy for his subordinates, creating a safe space for everyone. any company will be lucky to have Shanu.
Teba Mezher, MBA
Shanu is a great Revenue leader,I had the pleasure of working closely with him in different properties , I was able to observe the skills and knowledge of the industry. Shanu is very fast learner and extremely determined person which makes him great in what he does. His ability to deal with a crisis and come up with new ways to achieve results were always an inspiration. I’m delighted that I have worked with him, he has great knowledge of Revenue and the Middle East markets and I would highly recommend him to any company that he would join.
Experience
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Yas Plaza Hotels by Aldar Hospitality
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Area Director - Revenue Management
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Millennium Place Barsha Heights
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Complex Director Of Revenue
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2022
Currently heading Revenue Management at Millennium Place Barsha Heights a 917-room Complex based in Barsha Heights, Dubai comprising of 468 Rooms & Suites + 447 Apartments Prior to this, I was heading Revenue Management for Bab Al Qasr, a 5 Star Luxury Hotel based in Abu Dhabi and handling a total of 677 rooms with mix of Rooms and Apartments. Currently heading Revenue Management at Millennium Place Barsha Heights a 917-room Complex based in Barsha Heights, Dubai comprising of 468 Rooms & Suites + 447 Apartments Prior to this, I was heading Revenue Management for Bab Al Qasr, a 5 Star Luxury Hotel based in Abu Dhabi and handling a total of 677 rooms with mix of Rooms and Apartments.
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DUKES DUBAI
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Revenue
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
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JA Resorts & Hotels
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Cluster Revenue Manager
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Apr 2016 - Oct 2017
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Gloria Hotel
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cluster Revenue Manager
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Reporting directly to Area General Manager, Responsible for 2020 rooms split between 2 properties - Gloria Hotel, Dubai in Dubai Media City and Yassat Gloria Hotel and Apartments in Tecom. Restructured the Revenue / Reservation Department and was instrumental in resetting existing systems and implementing better operating procedures to handle these systems. Additionally implemented new CRS and distribution partners. Reporting directly to Area General Manager, Responsible for 2020 rooms split between 2 properties - Gloria Hotel, Dubai in Dubai Media City and Yassat Gloria Hotel and Apartments in Tecom. Restructured the Revenue / Reservation Department and was instrumental in resetting existing systems and implementing better operating procedures to handle these systems. Additionally implemented new CRS and distribution partners.
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Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Revenue
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Jul 2010 - Nov 2014
Part of the Rotana Group, Media Rotana located in Tecom, Al Barsha, Dubai with 441 keys in total. Heading the Revenue / Reservation Team and reporting directly to the General Manager.
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Director of Revenue
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Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
Part of the Rotana Group, The Cove Rotana Resort is the first property of Rotana in Ras Al Khaimah. Having a total of 325 units consisting of Hotel Rooms & Villas, I was part of the Pre Opening Team and was reporting to the General Manager.
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Habtoor Hospitality
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Revenue Manager
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Aug 2005 - Dec 2008
Part of the Al Habtoor Group, the Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai is one of the oldest properties situated on Sheikh Zayed Road with a total inventory of 255 rooms. I was reporting to the Director of Business Development &to the Director of Revenue. Part of the Al Habtoor Group, the Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai is one of the oldest properties situated on Sheikh Zayed Road with a total inventory of 255 rooms. I was reporting to the Director of Business Development &to the Director of Revenue.
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Desert Adventures Tourism (KUONI GROUP)
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United Arab Emirates
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contracting Supervisor
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Sep 2002 - Aug 2005
Desert Adventures Tourism is one of the leading Destination Management Companies in the UAE and is well established in both Inbound & Outbound tourism in the Dubai tourism map. It has a branch in Oman, Qatar and representation offices in Germany, Russia &London. Desert Adventures Tourism is one of the leading Destination Management Companies in the UAE and is well established in both Inbound & Outbound tourism in the Dubai tourism map. It has a branch in Oman, Qatar and representation offices in Germany, Russia &London.
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Education
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2018 - 2018
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics, Hotel Industry Analytics -
1993 - 1996
Moti Mahal College of Hotel Management
Bachelor of Hotel Management, Hotel Management
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