Raul Salcido Joins The Ritz-Carlton Dubai as GM

Raul Salcido has joined The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai as General Manager, bringing over 19 years of international and brand experience to the luxury property.

Salcido arrives in the UAE from a three-year stint as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.

A graduate of the University of Puebla, Mexico, and also holds a Master Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University.

He began his professional career at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Mexico in 1993 and worked his way up to senior management level and general manager at the award-winning property, then on to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, as well as divisional leadership for nine high profile hotel openings from the US and the Caribbean to China.

Fresh to the region, he joins the hotel ahead the unveiling of the hotel’s new inventory in early 2013.

“It’s an extremely exciting time to be joining The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai as the hotel prepares its new extension, in what will be a turning point for five-star beachfront hospitality as we introduce a raft of new luxury experiences to the market,” said Salcido.

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