Hilton Abu Dhabi appoints Francisco Giles as General Manager

Press release

Published February 22nd, 2016 - 07:06 GMT

Francisco Giles

Hilton Abu Dhabi announces the appointment of Francisco Giles as General Manager.

The “grand dame” of Abu Dhabi, Hilton Abu Dhabi is seen as a landmark by local residents, and by constantly evolving and looking at ways to improve their offering, the hotel remains one of the most sought after destinations for business and social gatherings in the capital.

"I am extremely excited to have the opportunity of leading this iconic Abu Dhabi hotel", said Francisco Giles. "I look forward to working with the team to enhance our many great restaurants and bars and the popular Hiltonia Beach Club. The legacy of Hilton Abu Dhabi is undisputed, and I’m honoured to be trusted in bringing this established hotel to the next level."

Giles brings over 30 years of industry experience across five continents to his new role at Hilton Abu Dhabi. In his former role at the Park Rotana Complex in Abu Dhabi, he was responsible for over 700 guest rooms and apartments. Giles has also held general manager positions with Marriott International.

His experience is reinforced with a strong hotelier educational background with an Honoury Degree from Les Roches Hotel School in Switzerland, and further studies at Cornell University in the USA.

A dual national of the UK and Australia, Giles has a nine year old son and his greatest passion is golf.

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