Atlantis Dubai has elevated Dean Walsh to the role of Executive Director of Sales, a move designed to strengthen the resorts’ global leisure sales strategy. With extensive leadership experience and strong market expertise, Walsh will guide both Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal through their next phase of growth and guest engagement.
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Walsh joined Atlantis Dubai in August 2023 as Director of Sales and has since played a pivotal role in expanding the resorts’ presence across the UK, Europe, and Australasia. His leadership has been central to aligning the sales approach with the overall commercial vision of Atlantis. His promotion highlights the impact he has delivered in just one year.
During this time, Walsh directed a global leisure sales team of 15 professionals, focusing on driving revenue growth and capturing greater market share. By strategically targeting high-value leisure segments, he elevated the resorts’ profile in competitive international markets. His results-driven leadership has ensured that Atlantis balances ambitious growth with sustainable market penetration.
As Executive Director of Sales, Walsh will now oversee the complete leisure sales strategy across both domestic and global markets. His expanded remit includes managing regional Directors and Managers while ensuring all efforts support Atlantis Dubai’s revenue objectives, guest satisfaction, and brand positioning. Walsh will report directly to Vice President of Sales, Kyp Charalambous, and play a decisive role in leading sales execution.
Kyp Charalambous commented, “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. 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.”
Atlantis Dubai, home to two of the region’s most prominent luxury resorts, attracts travellers from across the globe. With competition in the high-end travel sector intensifying, Walsh’s appointment ensures the brand is positioned to further increase its international reach. His strategy will focus on enhancing visibility, building partnerships, and reinforcing Atlantis’s reputation as a first choice for global leisure travellers.
While his leadership emphasizes revenue growth, Walsh is equally committed to guest-centric strategies. Atlantis Dubai has built its reputation on world-class luxury, entertainment, and unique experiences. By merging commercial success with a focus on guest satisfaction, Walsh aims to further strengthen the brand’s reputation for excellence.
Walsh brings nearly 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality and tourism. His career includes senior sales and marketing roles at respected global brands such as InterContinental, One&Only Resorts, Viceroy, W Hotels, and Jumeirah. In each role, he demonstrated the ability to build high-performing teams, deliver consistent results, and create sustainable partnerships across international markets.
In a rapidly evolving hospitality sector marked by rising costs and shifting traveller demands, Walsh has demonstrated the ability to deliver sustainable results. By prioritizing key leisure markets and maintaining efficiency, he has increased market share without inflating costs. His strategies ensure long-term profitability and competitiveness for Atlantis Dubai.
Looking ahead, Atlantis Dubai will continue its focus on strengthening its global positioning. Walsh’s role will involve deeper engagement in international leisure markets, forging stronger partnerships with travel trade, and driving creative approaches to guest engagement. His leadership is expected to fuel innovation and secure Atlantis’s standing in the competitive luxury travel sector.
