Atlantis Dubai promotes Dean Walsh to Executive Director of Sales

Atlantis Dubai has announced the promotion of Dean Walsh to Executive Director of Sales, where he will spearhead global leisure market growth for Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.

With nearly two decades in hospitality and tourism, Dean has held senior roles at InterContinental, One & Only Resorts, Viceroy, W Hotels, and Jumeirah, building a strong track record in team leadership, partnerships, and revenue growth. He joined Atlantis Dubai in August 2023 as Director of Sales and has since strengthened the brand’s presence across the UK, Europe, and Australasia. Leading a global leisure sales team of 15, he has driven substantial annual revenues and increased market share across key leisure segments.

“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 - Sales at Atlantis Dubai.

In his new role, Dean will oversee sales strategy across all markets, managing domestic and international teams while aligning efforts with the resorts’ revenue and brand goals. “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,” added Kyp.