Chief Growth & Operations Leader, Travel & Tourism

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Dubai UAE is seeking a visionary General Manager to lead our established travel and tourism division. Reporting directly to the Chairman, this high-impact role owns strategic direction, operational excellence and profitable growth across the UAE, Middle East and global markets.

You will build on a strong legacy, elevate market position, and steer business, with autonomy to shape strategy, product portfolios, partnerships with DMCs, suppliers and tourism bodies worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership in travel and tourism.
• Minimum 5 years as GM or senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Tourism or Hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and drive long-range plans.
• Develop revenue growth across UAE, Middle East and global markets.
• Oversee end-to-end operations, budgeting and cost control.
• Mentor a team of up to 30 professionals and manage key accounts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Business development

MICE & DMC operations

B2B/B2E sales

Negotiation

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Tourism/Hospitality

Job description

Confidential Dubai UAE is seeking a visionary General Manager to lead our established travel and tourism division. Reporting directly to the Chairman, this high-impact role owns strategic direction, operational excellence and profitable growth across the UAE, Middle East and global markets.

You will build on a strong legacy, elevate market position, and steer business, with autonomy to shape strategy, product portfolios, partnerships with DMCs, suppliers and tourism bodies worldwide.