W Dubai – The Palm, luxury five-star hotel nestled in the heart of Palm Jumeirah, proudly announces the appointments of Elena Blinova as the new Director of Revenue Strategy and Faustyna Dziewonska as the new Director of Beverage and Food. Both individuals bring a wealth of global experience and exceptional expertise to their respective roles, promising to elevate the resort’s success and guest experience.
In her new role as Director of Revenue Strategy, Elena Blinova will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative revenue management strategies to maximize profitability for the hotel. With nearly two decades of experience, she has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in revenue management, most recently serving as the Cluster Director of Revenue for Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, NH Collection Dubai The Palm, and Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat. Moreover, Blinova also gained valuable experience in her roles in hotels in Russia, Slovakia, Croatia, and Germany to name a few.
Blinova holds an Economist Diploma from Ural State University in Russia, as well as having completed the CRME certification by HSMAI, Kempinski’s Master Trainers Academy and E! Essential Kempinski Training Program.
Faustyna Dziewonska joins as the Director of Beverage and Food, bringing extensive expertise from her tenure at notable establishments around the world. Dziewonska has managed operations at Nobu Hotel Warsaw, Four Seasons Hotel Doha, and W Dubai – Al Habtoor City to name a few. Her global experience spans restaurants in acclaimed hotels across Poland, Hungary, Qatar, and Bahrain, where she has demonstrated outstanding leadership and operational skills.
She holds an Executive MBA in Global Hospitality Management from Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Switzerland and a BBA in Hotel Management from Hotelschool The Hague in the Netherlands. In her new role, Dziewonska will oversee all B&F operations at W Dubai—The Palm, aiming to bring exceptional dining experience and service standards as well as innovative culinary concepts to enhance the overall guest experience.
Both Blinova and Dziewonska expressed their enthusiasm about their new roles, eager to contribute to the property’s continued success. With exciting plans ahead, the ladies aim to solidify the hotel’s position as a market leader in the UAE and ensure its continued growth in the competitive GCC landscape.