Dean Walsh joins the leadership team with a proven track record in driving sales performance across luxury hospitality brands.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Atlantis Dubai is pleased to announce the promotion of Dean Walsh as Executive Director of Sales. In his new role, Dean will lead the global leisure market growth for both Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.
Since joining the resort in August 2023 as Director of Sales, Dean has played a pivotal role in strengthening Atlantis Dubai’s market presence across the UK, Europe, and Australasia, aligning sales strategies with the brand’s broader commercial vision. Dean has led a global leisure sales team of 15, driving substantial annual revenues, and significantly increasing market share across key leisure segments. His results-driven approach and collaborative leadership style have been instrumental in aligning sales execution with the destination’s commercial priorities.
Following his promotion, Dean will oversee the overall direction and execution of Atlantis Dubai’s leisure sales strategy across all markets and manage Directors and Managers responsible for both domestic and international leisure segments. Reporting directly to Kyp Charalambous, Vice President of Sales, he will ensure all sales efforts support revenue targets, brand positioning, and the guest experience that has positioned Atlantis Dubai as one of the world’s most iconic luxury destinations.
“Dean’s proven track record, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence make him the ideal leader to guide our sales team through its next chapter of growth,” said Kyp Charalambous, Vice President of Sales at Atlantis Dubai. “As a trusted deputy and future senior leader of the business, his expertise in the global leisure landscape will be pivotal in driving new opportunities, deepening relationships in key markets, and attracting guests to the extraordinary experiences offered at Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.”
With nearly two decades of hospitality and tourism experience, Dean has held senior sales and marketing leadership positions at some of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands including InterContinental, One&Only Resorts, Viceroy, W Hotels, and Jumeirah. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build high-performing teams, forge impactful partnerships, and deliver consistent revenue growth across competitive markets.
About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 22 hectares of waterpark amusement at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the biggest waterparks in the world and one of the largest open-air marine habitats, with more than 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure World waterpark features 23.5 million litres of fresh water used to power 105 thrilling waterslides and attractions, including several world record-breaking slides, and two river rides featuring tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white-water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to provide guests with a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s most friendly mammals. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and convention facilities. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region where guests can take their pick from a collection of 35 world-renowned restaurants including the one Michelin star rated Hakkasan and Ossiano, as well as celebrity chef outposts Bread Street Kitchen & Bar by Gordon Ramsay and Nobu. Atlantis is also home to a buzzing nightlife scene with entertainment destination Wavehouse offering something for everyone.
About Atlantis The Royal
The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal welcomes guests to an experience that will completely redefine their perspective of luxury. Crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects and artists, this is a destination where everything has been designed to challenge the boundaries of imagination. Atlantis The Royal ignites the horizon with a collection of 795 elegant Rooms, Suites and Signature Penthouses. Featuring stunning views of the Dubai skyline and Arabian Sea, 44 of them have private infinity pools. The resort delivers a curated array of awe-inspiring experiences, inviting guests to swim amongst the clouds in sky pools, be dazzled by fountains that breathe fire or dine at more celebrity chef restaurants than anywhere else in the world. Guests are taken on a journey of the impossible, with artful masterpieces, iconic entertainment and beautiful craftsmanship at every turn, where the highest level of service will set a new standard in excellence.
Atlantis The Royal is the place where something incredible happens at every moment.
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