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DUBAI STAR is a 41.05 m Motor Yacht, built in the United Arab Emirates by Gulf Craft and delivered in 2015. She is one of 7 Majesty 135 models.

Her top speed is 25.0 kn, her cruising speed is 18.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 3800.0 nm at 10.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 10 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 356.0 GT and a 8.15 m beam.

She was designed by Gulf Craft , who also completed the naval architecture. Gulf Craft has designed 80 yachts and created the naval architecture for 74 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Cyrille Bieri , who has 13 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.

DUBAI STAR is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 618 motor yachts in the 40-45m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 1.77 kn above the average, and her top speed 5.44 kn above the average.

DUBAI STAR is currently sailing under the United Arab Emirates flag (along with a total of other 58 yachts). She is currently located at the superyacht marina Mina Rashid Marina, in United Arab Emirates, where she has been located for 1 day. For more information regarding DUBAI STAR's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

  • Name: DUBAI STAR
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
  • Model: Majesty 135
  • Builder: Gulf Craft
  • Naval Architect: Gulf Craft
  • Exterior Designer: Gulf Craft
  • Interior Designer: Cyrille Bieri

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<3 Cruising beneath the glittering Dubai skyline, indulging in a world-class international buffet with live cooking stations, and sipping unlimited premium drinks as the city lights dance on the water. This is the unforgettable experience awaiting you on this vibrant dinner cruise.

  • Duration:  Daily from 7pm to 10:30pm.
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  • Cruise along the Dubai Marina with views of Ain Dubai, JBR, Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis The Palm (subject to weather conditions).
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  • Disembarkation at Pier 7, Dubai Marina Mall at 10:30pm.

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Dubai Yachts is the best award-winning luxury yacht rental company in Dubai. We maintain a fleet of luxury yachts to accommodate all your needs. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day on the water with family and friends, or a grand celebration with more than 40 guests, we have got you covered.

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Browse our fleet of luxury yacht rental in Dubai by visiting our Yachts Rental Page. Select your yacht, choose your preferred date and time, and continue booking the yacht. If you need help renting a yacht in Dubai, contact us at +971 4 331 7007. Our representatives will be readily available to assist you.

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Some of the best luxury yacht charters in Dubai Yachts include EVA 80 ft, Kami 53ft, Luna 50 ft, Mia 42ft. 

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The cost for a 2hrs yacht cruise in Dubai starts from AED 1600 for 2 hours, all including – unlimited chilled water supply, soft drinks/beverages. 

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Yes, you can book a luxury yacht in Dubai for overnight stays. Our luxury yachts are equipped with cabins with comfy beds, and top-notch luxury amenities to make your overnight stay more comfortable.

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Book the most popular sightseeing tour in Dubai with our yacht hire. The tour will bring you the best 60-90 mins yacht ride across the beautiful waters of Dubai.

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Discover the most exciting and thrilling water sports activities at our Dubai yacht charter. We guarantee professional services practicing strict safety protocols for kids and adults alike.

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Welcome to royal star yachts your top choice for yacht rental in dubai marina.

Get ready for an amazing time with Royal Star Yachts, number one yacht rental in Dubai Marina. Since 2006, we've been leading the way with our fleet of 20 amazing yachts, including options for every taste; luxury yachts, super yachts, fishing yachts, & more. We're super proud to be ISO 9001:2009 certified, showing that Royal star yacht is all about top-notch quality and making you happy. With over 1,100 trips and 7,000 happy customers, we've got the experience to make your trip awesome. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, our best yacht charter Dubai is tailored for a variety of events and activities. Whether it's celebrating New Year's Eve, enjoying thrilling Jet Ski rides, hosting memorable birthday parties, after-parties, photo shoots on yachts, promotion parties, corporate events, exchanging vows for your wedding party, water sports adventures, or a romantic honeymoon, we have the perfect yacht package to make your dreams come true on yacht. We have qualified and trained Captains and crew with over 20 years of experience. They are experts in local cruising and have internationally recognized qualifications. The team makes sure a smooth and comfortable journey, giving individualised attention to each. Also, our chefs are ready to serve up delicious meals onboard. Royal star yachts got the best yacht rental Dubai for whatever you're into – whether it's checking out the coastline, celebrating something special, or just relaxing in luxury on the water. Get ready for a super classy and beautiful experience with us!

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Cruising Destinations

Dubai is a busy tourist destination packed with attractions. When you cruise with our luxury yacht charter, arranging trips to the preferred locations is easy. We offer an easy booking procedure for your selected locations. Discover our affordable tour offerings with exceptional facilities and a breathtaking yachting journey. Also available yacht hire for new year’s eve Dubai .

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Book your yacht rental to one of the most famous landmarks in Dubai.

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Choose from our yacht hire fleet that departs from the Bulgari Resort and Residences.

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Shop No : 65- Dubai Dry Dock- Al Jaddaf -Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cancellation policy.

If you need to cancel your booking, let us know in advance. We understand things can change. Customers can cancel this service within 48 hours without any charge. Depending on when you cancel, there might be a fee. We'll do our best to be fair and find a solution that works for everyone.

Children's Policy

Kids are welcome aboard, but safety comes first. Children under 10 years old must wear life jackets when they're on the deck or in the water, no matter how good a swimmer they are. We don't take care of watching children, so a responsible adult needs to keep an eye on them.

Refund Policy

We hope you have a great time with us, but if something comes up and you can't make it, we understand. Refunds will be initiated through the original mode of payment. Please wait for up to 40-45 days for the transfer completion. Depending on the situation, we might be able to reschedule your trip or give you a voucher for another time. Let's talk about it and find the best solution.

Additional notes

  • Safety is the first priority at Royal Star Yachts, especially during stubborn weather. If conditions aren't safe and pose any risk, the journey will be delayed or canceled. We will be compensating for it by arranging an alternative tour. If that's not possible, the royal star yacht will provide you with a voucher for a future trip.
  • If there's any damage to the yacht made by the client, he/she will be notified about the damage within a day. A contractor will be mediating to provide an official quotation for repairing or replacing the damaged item. Work out a solution together.
  • We strictly do not accept any loss resulting from sickness, death, injury, etc.
  • Everyone under 21 needs to have an adult supervising them.
  • Food brought onboard needs to follow UAE health rules.
  • Sorry, but no pets allowed – it's the law.
  • No smoking inside the yacht, please! It is allowed only in designated areas. We want everyone to enjoy their trip. Failure to obey the rule will result in sudden termination of the charter.
  • No open flames are allowed, except under special circumstances such as candles on a cake. We want to keep everyone safe.
  • For the littlest ones, only kids over one year old can come on boats smaller than 40 feet.

The booking process of Royal Star Yachts is very simple. Just visit our website, choose the package you want, and check availability. You'll find details such as capacity, duration, rooms, and additional information listed there. If you're ready to proceed with booking, simply click the 'Book Now' option. Follow the prompts to select your date and time, create an account, and make payment. Your booking is complete! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our team directly through the website. Contact details are provided on the website for your convenience.

Royal star yachts, as one of the best yacht rental Dubai, offers premium luxury yacht, super yacht and Jet ski . We offer yacht rental in Dubai Marina according to your preference and packages.

You can get in touch with us through the phone numbers provided in the Royal Star Yacht contact us page https://royalstaryachts.ae/en/contact-us or mail us at [email protected]. Or you can directly visit our office at 2906, Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina, Dubai U.A.E. We are open 24 hours for inquiries and assistance.

Yes, we offer fun water activities along with yacht rentals. We provide Jet Ski, feeling the wind in your hair and the splash of the waves. Or gather your friends and family for an extraordinary ride on our Donut or Banana floats. If you want your trip to be extra adventurous, Give Flyboarding a try! We've got different options to fit your budget and time, and we're here 24/7 to help you book or answer any questions. Just give us a call, shoot us an email, or visit our office in Dubai Marina !

Yes. We provide life jackets for all the passengers. Safety is our top priority. So, just put one on and enjoy your time on the yacht stress-free!

During Yacht Rental in Dubai Marina, we take several safety measures in place to make sure the well-being of our guests. Royal star yacht is ISO 9001:2009 certified and we have certified captain and crew with over 21 years of experience. Our crew is knowledgeable about safety procedures and equipped to handle emergencies. We provide life jackets for everyone onboard and give safety instructions before we set sail. Our yachts also have safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid kits , just in case.

There are some key factors to consider choosing yacht rental Dubai.

Fix your budget for the yacht rental, including any additional costs for food, drinks, and activities.

Group Size:

Consider the number of guests you'll be bringing aboard to make sure the yacht has enough space and amenities to accommodate everyone comfortably. If you are a team of 60 or above, choosing a big yacht would be ideal. Alternatively, if you are a smaller team, including members under 40, a small yacht would be sufficient.

Decide how long you'd like to rent the yacht for, whether it's a few hours, a full day, or longer.

Type of Yacht:

Choose the type and size of yacht that best suits your needs and preferences, whether it's a luxury yacht, a party yacht, or a fishing yacht.

Check the amenities offered onboard, such as luxury rooms, bathrooms, entertainment systems, music, and water sports equipment.

Make sure the yacht comes with an experienced captain and crew members who are knowledgeable about the local waters and safety protocols.

Route and Destinations:

Discuss the possible routes and destinations with the yacht charter company to make sure they suit your interests and sightseeing preferences.

Food and Drinks:

Inquire about the catering options available on yacht, including menus, dietary restrictions, and complimentary drinks.

Safety Measures:

Confirm that the yacht complies with safety regulations. Also make sure it has safety equipment, such as life jackets and first aid kits.

Reviews and Reputation:

Research the yacht charter company's reviews and reputation. Whether they have a track record of providing excellent service and memorable experiences.

Yes, we do provide big yachts! Our big yachts start from 50 feet and above in size. So, if you're looking for a spacious and luxurious yacht for your special occasion or event, we've got you covered. Just let us know your requirements, and we'll find the perfect big yacht for you to enjoy your time on the water with friends and family!

Years of Experience:

Royal Star yachts have over 18 years of experience in the industry. So you can trust us to deliver a memorable yacht rental experience.

Expert Captain and Crew:

ur skilled captain and crew members are highly trained and have over 21 years of experience. They have internationally recognised certifications and qualifications to prove themselves.

Affordable packages:

The main speciality of our yacht rental in Dubai is that we offer affordable rental packages to suit various budgets, making luxury yacht experiences accessible to everyone.

Safety measures:

Your safety is our priority. We provide life jackets and swimming experts as guides for a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.

Friendly staff:

Our staff are always happy to help and make sure you're comfortable throughout your trip. With their welcoming attitude, you'll never have to worry about any complaints; they are super friendly.

Well-Maintained Yachts:

Our yachts are always kept in great shape. We take good care of them, making sure they're clean and working perfectly for your enjoyment.

Easy Booking:

Booking with us is super easy! You won't have to deal with any complicated processes. Just let us know what you need, and we'll take care of the rest.

No Hidden Costs:

We believe in being transparent about our pricing. There are no hidden fees or surprises – what you see is what you get.

Quality service:

We're dedicated to giving you the best experience possible. Our goal as the best yacht charter Dubai, is to make sure you have a fantastic time with us, and we always aim for positive feedback from our guests.

Positive Reviews:

Lots of people love our yachts! We've got over 500 awesome reviews on Google, so you can trust that you're in good hands with Royal Star Yachts.

Celebrity appreciation:

Even celebrities love our yachts! We have received appreciation from celebrities like Julia Ortega, Jay Giovanni Silva, Khalid bin abbasi, Sam Issac, Ranil D Silva, Mareena Michael, and more. They've given us their stamp of approval, showing that our services are top-notch.

Yes, we provide many offers and discounts, which can be viewed on our Instagram and Facebook pages. We regularly update our official pages with information about the latest offers.

At Royal Star Yachts, we make sure that our yacht rentals are both high-quality and safe. We have ISO 9001:2009 certification that shows we meet strict quality standards, and our captains and crew members are well-trained and knowledgeable about the local cruising areas. As the best yacht charter Dubai, Royal star yacht undergo regular maintenance checks to ensure they're in good condition for your journey. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, so you can relax and have a great time on the water with us!

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Welcome to Silfra Yachts, your gateway to an unparalleled luxury yacht experience in the vibrant city of Dubai. Nestled amidst the iconic skyline and pristine coastline, Silfra Yachts offers a fusion of opulence, comfort, and unrivaled service that will redefine your idea of indulgence.

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Chartering a boat is what we do best., tailored service packages to fit your precise needs..

Our expert team provides a comprehensive, tailored service across the board, including a proven emergency response service, technical support, crew, safety, and security. You are never on your own with Silfra Yachts.

Personalized service from a dedicated yacht manager

The yacht manager for each team acts as a direct link between you and our entire team, and your yacht manager will ensure all operational, technical, and personal needs are met with the utmost care. We always place a high priority on ensuring the safety of your yacht, guests, and crew throughout the trip.

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Welcome to Prestige Yachts Dubai, where luxury comes to life on the open sea. Discover a world of opulence and elegance as you embark on unforgettable journeys in our exclusive fleet of luxury Yachts. Your extraordinary adventure starts with us.

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"What an incredible day! I can't say enough good things about Prestige Yachts Dubai. From the moment we inquired about their yachts to the day of our event, their team was responsive, professional, and accommodating. Our corporate event went off without a hitch, thanks to their experienced crew and luxurious yacht. Our clients were thoroughly impressed, and we've already booked our next event with them!"

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  • Guests: 6 (Max 15)
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A private yacht rental is the ideal way to discover Dubai's awe-inspiring treasures, including its impressive skyline and coastline. From canal cruises through the heart of the Emirates to long-distance adventures from Sir Bani Yas, Royal Yachts is one of Dubai's leading yacht charter companies , offering an affordable alternative to private yacht charters and party boat charters. A luxury yacht charter allows you to enjoy the vast waters of the Arabian Sea on board a multi-million dirham motorboat at the best price.

When it comes to yacht rental dubai , experience is key, this it is essential to consider where and with whom you will find and hire a yacht in Dubai. It is simple to hire a yacht in Dubai or a boat through our charter business. Every yacht and boat excursion in Dubai that we offer is completely insured. Choose high-end quality and secure service, and you will have a wonderful yachting experience. Our success method is straightforward. We ask the proper questions and pay close attention to your replies. This procedure allows us to properly understand your goals and expectations so that we can match you with the ideal yacht and crew to meet your requirements.

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Rent a small yacht in Dubai, the perfect option for families or smaller groups. Yachts full of luxury and professional crew. Enjoy the waters of Dubai and the unforgettable views of the coastline

MEDIUM SIZE YACHT RENTAL

Created for your comfort and designed for pleasure, a medium size yacht charter Dubai promises the excellent yacht experience, combining lighthearted fun and surrounded by beautiful views of the Jumeirah coasts terrific your imagination. 

MEGA SIZE YACHT RENTAL

Mega yacht charter in Dubai is the ultimate on-the-water luxury travel experience. Our large capacity mega yacht charters are an unrivaled option if you’re looking for a luxurious, exclusive and comfortable way to celebrate a milestone birthday, family reunion or multi-generational escape at sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Arrival Time?

We recommend arriving at least ten minutes before the scheduled time. If there is any extensive setup or special requests made, it is advisable to arrive earlier, to ensure you leave on time.

How Can I Choose The Right Yacht For Me?

We have different sizes of yachts you can choose from. Decide which type of yacht you desire. You can contact our Charter Specialist hotline on +971 52 873 0525 to request a booking and receive yacht chartering advice and any current special deals.

Can I bring my own food or drink?

Sure you are most welcome to bring your own food and beverages, however we can also arrange it for you if you will inform our executive at the time of booking.

Will I be reminded before the charter?

It is our previledge to send you a gentle reminder a day prior to the event with our on sight representative along with usefull additional reminders with location and ids to be carried.

Should I Do Any Advance Booking?

Booking in advance is always ideal. During the peak season from October to early May, we recommend that you book ahead at least 3 to 4 weeks before your trip. Let us know all your requirements so we can prepare a great trip for you.

PAYMENT METHODES

We offer a variety of payment methods. We accept cash, Crypto and the majority of credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

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Yacht Rental Dubai designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind, provides a first-class yachting experience mixed with unfettered fun, surrounded by the beauty of the Jumeirah Coast and igniting your creativity. Personalized 5-star service provides unrivaled freedom and flexibility, ensuring the most personalized trip conceivable. Dubai yacht charter at the most cheap prices and with the best service.

We provide yacht cruises to Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, or Dubai Water Canal, as well as a variety of water sports such as sunset cruises, deep sea fishing in Dubai, or skiing along the shore of Dubai Jumeirah water. Our organization is made up of a group of specialists that are dedicated to providing you with the best yacht charter in Dubai. With Royal Yachts, you're not just renting a boat; you're engaged in an experience meticulously designed for a magnificent cruise, with every detail suited to your delight. This yachting adventure promises to be an outstanding blend of luxury, sophistication, and breathtaking scenery. So, when you decide to treat yourself to the beauty of the open seas, let Royal Yachts Dubai be your gateway to the wonders of yacht charter in Dubai. The water is beckoning; are you ready to answer?

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Dreaming of floating on the gentle waves of the Arabian Sea, wind in your hair, and the Dubai skyline going by? Renting a yacht from Royal Yachts Dubai make that fantasy a reality.

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You should choose the plan which meets your needs and requirements and send us a message to place the order. You can also make it online.

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We offer a variety of payment methods. We accept cash, checks, and the majority of credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

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The 59 Ft. Majesty Yacht in Dubai is a magnificent vessel that combines luxury, elegance, and cutting-edge design. This yacht, crafted by the renowned Gulf Craft shipyard, offers an unforgettable cruising experience in the breathtaking waters of Dubai.

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Witnessing the sunset on the beach is breathtaking, but the sea offers more. Board the extraordinary 59ft Majesty yacht for an unforgettable experience. Its impeccable design provides comfortable vantage points to admire the sea. With a spacious flybridge and sun deck, enjoy panoramic views and gentle sea breezes. Internal amenities offer ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Whether a tranquil evening cruise or adventure-filled exploration, this yacht exceeds expectations. Book now for an extraordinary voyage in Dubai’s waters.

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Discover our handpicked collection of luxury yacht dinner cruises or plan your yacht birthday party in Dubai on board one of our exclusive yachts equipped with Jacuzzi, state-of-the art sound systems, and curated menus. We are among the finest private yacht rental companies in Dubai for couples. With unparalleled expertise and knowledge of the yacht charter industry, our team can help you pick the best yacht for a romantic gateway and arrange every last detail, from flowers to champagne, a butler and more. We are here to look after you from the moment you book with us to the moment you leave.

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Clean and spacious yachts, yacht rental with dinner.

Our location is easy to reach and close to all the restaurants, bars and shops in Dubai Marina Mall. Hotel pick up and drop off is available at convenient rates.  

We have designed the layout of all our yachts with three things in mind: space, comfort and cleanliness. Indoor areas are all airconditioned and spacious sky decks give you plenty of room to spread out and relax or party.

You can charter a yacht by the hour and bring your own food and drinks or experience our world class services and hospitality by choosing our carefully curated dining arrangements with gourmet dishes and beverage packages . Total flexibility allows you to rent a yacht in Dubai at the best price.

Luxury Yacht Cruises in Dubai

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AED 690 – AED 5,900 per hour 12 – 27 meter yachts

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DINNER CRUISES

AED 199 – AED 499 per person

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AED 3,900 – AED 6,900 per hour

27 – 47 meter cultural boats

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Bluewaters Island - Atlantis - Burj al Arab - Palm Jumeirah - Sheik Island - Dubai Canal

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PRIVATE JET CHARTER

$ 4,800 – $ 6,500 per hour 9 passengers 

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With bespoke trips tailored to our guests’ desires, our luxury charter fleet offers the most diverse and exclusive cruises in Dubai.  We know that no two trips are the same, so we design engaging yacht experiences that are uniquely yours and catered to your passions and interests. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality service and will arrange every last detail with precision and confidence. Discover our handpicked collections of the finest yachts in Dubai.

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Inspiring free spirits and lifestyle travelers in their journey of discovering Dubai. Because a destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. These articles are written to expand your prospective, inform you, excite you and create incredible travel experiences in Dubai and on board our luxury yachts. It’s easy to connect with our advisors who can change your vacations for the better. Ask us when to visit Dubai, or how much it costs to rent a boat for the new year’s celebration.  If you’re looking for a travel experience that goes above and beyond an average yacht charter in Dubai, these are just a few of the most intriguing topics to spark your spirit of discovery. 

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  • How much is to rent a yacht in Dubai? Yacht rentals in Dubai have different prices, depending on the type of yacht you select and the add-ons you chose. A luxury yacht which is not older than 2 years or which has been refitted recently will cost more than an older and seasoned yacht. In general, these are the things to consider when renting a yacht for a day: 1. Yacht rental in Dubai with dinner. You can go for a small yacht rental in Dubai with alcohol and food or even a yacht rental in Dubai vegetarian with alcohol, but it might not be a cheap yacht rental. Most small yachts outsource food and beverages to restaurants and catering services, and simply transfer the price to you, the client. We prepare food and catering services with our own resources, so we are able to offer attractive rates and design the menu to your preference, but for those companies that can't do that you'll have to factor in some additional cost. If you rent a yacht in Dubai, especially for a couple or for two or four guests you would be better off if you brought your own food and alcohol. 2. Yacht rental in Dubai for birthdays Celebrating a birthday on a yacht in Dubai is always a memorable experience because to the fun of the occasion you add the glamour of the surrounding. You can take stunning pictures that will look great on Instagram, sunbathe with your besties, swim or dance and party on the yacht flybridge. Our suggestion is to rent a yacht with a BBQ grill, so you can bring your own food and have it cooked by the crew while you enjoy a chilled drink and listen to your favorite tunes. How much does a yacht party cost in Dubai then? Here is the fun part, shop for a Dubai Marina yacht rental birthday package in Yallabanana, Sum or TripAdvisor. You might find a cheap option there, but if you can’t find what you want, opt for a bareboat charter, but make sure the yacht rental company provides cutleries, cups, basic decorations and has a sound system that you can connect to with Bluetooth so your music will sound great. 3. What is the cheapest yacht rental in Dubai Marina? Unfortunately, there is no fix answer. For many people price is the only factor while deciding which company to go with. Don’t be attracted to extremely cheap rates as you may very well find yourself cruising on a smelly old wreck, facing incomprehensible crew and poor service. Compare the prices of the companies that you screen, and opt for the one that suit all your specifications. Read more on the topics on our article Don’t rent a yacht in Dubai Marina before you read this.
  • Can I pay a yacht rental in Dubai with credit card? Sail Serene Yacht Charter and Boat Rental in Dubai offers easy payment methods. The most common is through internet Gateway. After you have received our confirmation about your luxury yacht rental, we will send you a link by email. When you click on the link you will be directed to a bank payment page showing all the details of the yacht rental and the amount to be paid. You can then enter your credit card details and make the purchase. We take all major national and international credit cards. Alternatively, you can pay cash or through bank transfer. Some of our small yachts do not take credit card payments on board because they do not have the POS terminal. Please ask in advance if you plan to use the credit card on board. Total or partial payment? We require 50% of the total cost to be paid at the time of booking and the rest by cash or through bank transfer or payment gateway (internet link) before we sail. If for some reason you cannot attend, we can postpone the trip to another day of your choice, if not already booked, or we can refund the money according to our cancellation policy.
  • How to rent a yacht in Dubai with Sail Serene? The easiest way is to contact us by WhatsApp, phone, email or by pressing the Booking Enquiry buttons on the website. Once we know your requirement for your luxury yacht rental (i.e., yacht rental for couples, for birthday, yacht party, yacht event, fishing trip in Dubai, etc.) we will give you our best yacht match with the best yacht rental price. If you accept, we will block the yacht for the day and time chosen and arrange for you to make the payment. We require 50% payment at the time of booking and 50% before we depart, either by link (additional 3% processing fees), bank transfer or cash handed directly to the captain. Depending on your requirement we can provide food and beverages but a luxury yacht charter with Sail Serene always includes water, soft drinks and juices. You can bring your own food and alcoholic beverages to consume on board the yacht and we will happily serve the food on elegant serving platers, provide cutleries, cups, napkins, plates, a small quantity of ice and coolers. We require our guests to arrive at the yacht in Dubai Marina or Dubai Harbour 10 minutes before departure. Children up to the age of 12 will be provided with a lifejacket which they will have to wear at all times. Although it is customary to remove the shoes while on board a yacht, rubber soles shoes, rubber sandals and flip flops are allowed. Towels are also available for rent on board for a small fee (AED 25 each).
  • What is there to see and do on board a yacht in Dubai? When you decide to charter a yacht in Dubai Marina, your journey of discovery begins before you even come on board. Dubai Marina offers a multitude of options, from shopping at the Marina Mall to trying the world's first “AI-based robotic cooking” at Robochef in Marina Plaza or walk along the promenade. For sure, when you come on board you will be in the right mode for a fun and enjoyable day out at sea. The captain will give you a safety brief before departure and ask you if you have a particular itinerary in mind. If you don’t, we will offer you some choices and sail the turquoise waters of the Arabian gulf and let you experience the spectacular views of the Dubai Skyline (JBR, Blue Waters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj al Arab and Skydive Dubai). Our all-times favorite tour on Yallabanana is called Dubai 2-hour Yacht Tour or on TripAdvisor Dubai Yacht Tour Our policy, as a yacht charter company in Dubai is to always include complementary cold bottled water, soft drinks and juices. You can bring your own food and alcohol to consume on board unless you decide to hire a yacht with the alcohol package included. In that case the cost of hiring the boat will include the alcohol package per person for maximum 4 hours. In fact, we do not offer yacht charter cruises overnight, so if you plan to rent a party yacht for more than 4 hours with the drink package included the price will be slightly higher. What kind of boat hire would you suggest? It depends on two main factors: 1. The number of people you plan to have on board and type. 2. The purpose of your yacht rental in Dubai. Number of People The number of people will most likely determine the size of the boat based on the capacity. The majority of yacht charter companies in Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbour have standard model yachts, which means they were built and intended for family use, so although the length of the boats is high, they might only carry a handful of passengers. It is not unusual to find a 50 ft yacht with the capacity, that is number of passengers allowed on board, of 8 people. You do not want to hire those yachts because the price of the yacht rental will not be cheap and the space to spread out and move around will be limited. Our yachts are all custom-built to accommodate large groups or individuals that do not want to be crammed and squeezed in a corner during their yacht party, family celebration, or chill-out dinner. Purpose of your yacht rental in Dubai If your main purpose is to have thrilled and adrenaline adventures, you might want to go for a speed boat hire. If you are hands on and like to feel like a captain for a day, you might choose to go for a self-drive boat hire in Dubai. If you want to hire these types of boats, we can direct you to yacht charter companies that can provide cheap rental boats, or even jet ski hire, in Dubai Marina or Dubai Creek. If your purpose is to rent a small luxury yacht for family, private parties, or business events, then we are the best yacht rental company in Dubai. No detail is too small or too big, and no matter what your requirements are, we probably have it covered. Get in touch with us and a personal advisor will be able to assist you easily and smoothly 24/7.
  • What do you wear to a dinner cruise in Dubai Marina? If you opt for a sunset dinner cruise at Dubai Marina you have two options: 1. Luxury megayacht 5-star dinner cruise from Dubai Marina Pier 7 2. Luxury dhow cruise from Dubai Marina. These are luxury dinner cruises and the price can vary according to the package you choose, from standard ones with 5-star catered buffet food and soft drinks, to VIP service with reserved seats, premium alcoholic beverages and fast pre-boarding lounge. What to wear on a dinner cruise in Dubai is a question we hear frequently. Although the dress code is pretty flexible, we suggest you dress semi-formally or for the glamorous stars, just “dress to impress”. High hills and trendy dresses are welcome. After all we are in the most glamorous and iconic city of the world! Have a look at our gallery and judge for yourself.
  • Can I play my music on a yacht in Dubai? Yes. You can play your music on small yacht rentals in Dubai. All our yachts are equipped with state-of-the-art sound systems that are either built in or that can be moved around depending on your preferences. If you opt for a party yacht rental, we can provide the music or you can connect your device to our sound system via Bluetooth and play your music on the yacht. We have charging cables for almost every phone so your device battery will never quit on you. Our luxury yachts have 220V power outlets. For mega-yachts private charters in Dubai we allocate space and assistance if you like to bring in your own DJ, otherwise we can provide DJ services for a fee or play music from our playlists. When we are in the open sea, the volume to play your music on the yacht depends on your preferences and comfort. However, when close to Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour and the Palm we will turn the volume down to a soft level as required by local rules.
  • When is the best time to rent a yacht in Dubai? Really every time is a good time to rent a yacht in Dubai. It all depends on a few factors, and you need to be aware of those before you decide to hire a boat in Dubai. The best months of the year to rent a yacht in Dubai. The best months to rent a yacht with captain in Dubai are the Winter months, usually from September to April. If your vacation or plans will not allow that, can you still rent a yacht in the Summer in Dubai? The answer is absolutely yes BUT you need to make sure that the yacht is air-conditioned; that it has a large flybridge so you can feel the breeze when you are outdoor, and that the yacht has a canopy to provide a shaded area away from the direct sun. The best time of the day to rent a luxury yacht in Dubai Marina. During the winter months you can pick your party yacht rental any time of the day. If you like to rent a yacht for swimming, for Jet Ski riding or to have brunch on the yacht in Dubai, then the morning to late afternoon hours is preferred. If you rent a yacht for couples or a private sunset cruise to see the majestic Dubai skyline, then the early evening is the best time to rent a yacht in Dubai. Shared Dinner cruises in Dubai Marina usually leave around 7.30 pm and return around 10.30 pm. These are shared cruises where you buy a ticket and enjoy 5-star catered buffet food and various drink packages, but you don’t get to choose the timings or the itinerary. Finally, private yacht rental at night or late afternoon are ideal for autumn and summer months. The bonus? You get to be mesmerized by Dubai light shows, fireworks and drone shows in front of Ain Dubai on Blue Waters Island almost every night.

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41.05m  /  134'8 | gulf craft | 2014.

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Yard : Gulf Craft
Type : Motor yacht
Guests : 10
Crew : 10
Cabins : 5
Length : 41.05 m / 134′9″
Beam : 8.14 m / 26′9″
Draft : 2.11 m / 7′0″
Year of build : 2014
Model : Majesty 135
Maximum speed : 23 knots
Cruising speed : 17 knots
Interior designer : Cyrille Bieri
Exterior designer : Gulf Craft

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The best area to stay in Dubai: our favourite neighbourhoods

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Dubai is the city of superlatives. But if you look beyond the world’s tallest skyscraper, biggest mall, largest water fountains and highest infinity pools, you will uncover diverse pockets of the city that reflect the personalities of the 200 nationalities that call Dubai home.

Each district is a microcosm, mixing food and leisure with entertainment and shopping or beaches and bars with art galleries and museums. So before visiting Dubai, decide what kind of holiday you want and let our list of the city’s best neighbourhoods guide you.

Where to stay in Dubai at a glance

  • For culture
  • For foodies
  • For couples
  • For families

Sunset over Al Fahidi neighborhood

Sunset over Al Fahidi neighborhood

Best for: culture

It’s a one-size-fits-all name for the historical section of the city , encompassing areas such as Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai and Deira. It’s ideal for culture lovers who want to immerse themselves in history, with a mix of museums (Al Shindigha Museum, Coffee Museum, Coin Museum and Dubai Museum), the city’s oldest building (Al Fahidi Fort) and traditional Arabian souks . Prepare to haggle for souvenirs at the gold, textile or spice souks, which are separated by the Dubai Creek and reachable via a short abra (wooden boat) ride.

If you have time to spare, wander to the Dubai Heritage Village or Arts and Culture Centre before stopping by Sheikh Saeed House, which was the official residence of the grandfather of the Ruler of Dubai.

Al Seef is one of the latest developments in the area and is home to traditional architecture that blends into more contemporary structures, as well as myriad shopping concepts and a collection of restaurants throughout the open-air market.

Why we like it

  • It’s one of the best ways to immerse yourself in Emirati and Middle Eastern culture
  • It’s easy to walk around, with the Dh1 ($0.27) abra rides doubling as cheap boat tours
  • The backstreets around Al Fahidi at sunset are quiet, majestic and perfect for holiday snaps
  • The souks are respectful and nowhere near as chaotic as some in the region

Where to stay

  • XVA Art Hotel & Cafe – cosy heritage meets homely art gallery, with just 13 rooms
  • Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton – a stylish new addition to the traditional district
  • Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Seef – blends traditional Arabesque scenery with a contemporary vibe

Getting around

While many different metro stations cover Old Dubai, you can switch between Red and Green Metro lines at Union and Burjuman stations

As well as beaches Jumeirah is home to some of the city's best restaurants

As well as beaches, Jumeirah is home to some of the city's best restaurants

Best for: foodies

One of the hardest categories to pick in a city increasingly earning its stripes as a global foodie destination. Away from the casual ramen and Middle Eastern mezze in JLT , the hole-in-the-wall chaat and chai venues in Bur Dubai and the endless roster of celebrity chef venues on The Palm is Jumeirah, which has about half a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants within one square kilometre.

From the two-starred Il Ristorante-Niko Romito to Orfali Bros (No 45 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, No 1 on Mena’s 50 Best and one Michelin star), venues here are racking up global awards at pace. Other celebrated venues include Tasca by Jose Avillez (one Michelin star), 11 Woodfire (one Michelin star) and Hoseki (one Michelin star). They’re all reachable within a five to 10-minute drive of each other.

It’s not all fine dining though, with terrific casual Asian food found at 3 Fils (formerly No 1 on Mena’s 50 Best and currently No 6), a renaissance of casual French food at RSVP and authentic Pakistani dishes at neighbourhood favourite Karachi Grill. The most recent addition to the neighbourhood is Sufret Maryam from Palestinian chef Salam Dakkak, which serves home-style Levantine cuisine with a fine-dining twist – it’s a must visit.

  • This coastal neighbourhood is like stepping into Los Angeles thanks to its low-rise buildings, palm tree-fringed roads, casual surfer cafes and buzzing public beaches
  • Jumeirah Public Beach and Mercato Beach are free to access and within walking distance
  • There is something dreamy about tucking into coffee and cake at Brix Cafe watching small fishing boats bob in the harbour
  • The completely renovated J1 Beach (formerly La Mer) neighbourhood of beach clubs and restaurants is set to open soon and is only a short drive away
  • Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai – five-star luxury with one of the city’s best pools. It’s also home to Tasca by Jose Avillez
  • Bulgari Resort Dubai – luxe hotel meets high fashion, with a private marina for yachts on a man-made island
  • Rove La Mer Beach – terrific budget option in a great location, with facilities and rooms that belie its three-star rating

Getting there

Jumeirah is approximately a 20-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina . Once there, and depending on what time of the year you visit, walking is a great to explore while taxis are cheap and usually easy to find.

Bluewaters Island and JBR

Bluewaters Island and JBR

Best for: couples

Dubai marina, jbr and bluewaters island.

From the twisting Cayan Tower to the soaring Ain Dubai, the beautiful Mohammad bin Ahmed Al Mulla Mosque to the breezy (and free) JBR beach, this corner of New Dubai packs in plenty to see and do. Buzzy rooftop bars (City Social and ZETA Seventy Seven) and high-end restaurants (including the two Michelin-starred Row on 45 and Chinese fine-dining restaurant Mott 32) rub shoulders with come-as-you-are dive bars (Lock, Stock and Barrell and The Observatory) and American-style sports pubs (Goose Island, Barasti and JB’s Gastropub).

Each area offers something slightly different, though walking from the tip of Bluewaters Island to the edge of Dubai Marina takes about an hour at a steady pace. The main beach in JBR is perennially popular with tourists, while there is no shortage of bucket list activities including skydiving over Palm Jumeirah (Skydive Dubai), ziplining over the marina waters (XLine Dubai) and renting a yacht for the day (Xclusive Yachts, Elite Yachts or Marina Yachts).

  • It is Dubai tourism's beating heart, and this section of the city never seems to sleep
  • Spend the morning sipping great coffee, the afternoon lazing on the free beach and the night hopping between the wealth of bars, restaurants and pubs
  • Joining the neighbourhood’s residents jogging around the 7km of pedestrianised marina promenade
  • It’s impressive skyline of towering skyscrapers never gets old
  • Banyan Tree Dubai – stylish, under new ownership and with a private beach that has some of the city’s best waves
  • Address Beach Resort – where better to soak in sweeping views of the city than this hotel’s rooftop infinity pool? It sits 77 storeys (almost 300 metres) up and holds the record for the world’s highest

Traffic is notoriously heavy between JBR and Dubai Marina, so make the most of walking or the air-conditioned Dubai Tram, which connects to Dubai Metro at stops Sobha Realty and DMCC

Dubai's manmade Palm Jumeirah

Dubai's manmade Palm Jumeirah

Best for: families

Palm jumeirah.

Along with Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab , the man-made Palm Jumeirah is Dubai’s best-known landmark. It’s a hotbed of high-end hotels and family-friendly resorts – each of which houses several restaurants, pools and a private beach. Travellers could – and do – spend a week without leaving the island.

Families have no shortage of terrific hotels including the Atlantis, The Palm, its more recently opened sister site Atlantis The Royal , Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Fairmont The Palm and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Things to do include visiting the world’s largest waterpark Aquaventure, with more than 100 slides and attractions; the Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to more than 65,000 sea animals; and The View at The Palm, which offers 360-degree views of the island 240 metres up. For older children and teens, most of the beachfront hotels offer watersports such as paddleboarding, kayaking and water hoverboarding. For smaller children, Nakheel Mall is a 41-hectare lifestyle destination combining shopping and entertainment with an enormous cinema, bowling, soft play and a trampoline park.

  • Most hotel beaches are private with vigilant lifeguards, meaning parents can let the kids play and swim stress-free
  • Downtime at spas such as Talise Ottoman (Jumeirah Zabeel Saray), Rayya Wellness (The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel) and Refive (Five Palm Jumeirah)
  • For parents who can sort childcare, Palm West Beach has some of the city’s best beach bars including TagoMago, Kyma, Maison de la Plage and February 30
  • Foodies have terrific options including Tresind Studio (two Michelin stars and number 13 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants), Ossiano (Atlantis, The Palm’s underwater Michelin-starred spot) and Nobu by the Beach (the Japanese brand’s only beach club)
  • Atlantis, The Palm – one of the city’s best family hotel for more than 15 years for good reason
  • Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort – step out of the room and into the pool by staying in one of the dreamy overwater villas
  • NH Collection Dubai The Palm – serviced apartments, an excellent rooftop pool and only a five-minute walk to Nakheel Mall

A monorail connects the island to the mainland, with easy connections on the tram to Dubai Marina. Most hotels are well-stocked with taxis.

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The Women Shaping Travel’s Future

Brash. Over-Ambitious. Maybe a little bossy. These are all words that likely have been tossed around about the 25 leaders on Skift’s inaugural list  Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future .  The result: These women leaders are the industry’s disruptors, innovators, and you can bet they’re on more than one shortlist for the next big thing. Underestimate them? Go ahead, but do so at your own peril. 

When we sat down to think about who Skift wanted to write about for  Generation Next , we decided we were looking for the sector’s next big thinkers, along with those who were already stirring the pot. But most of all, we wanted to profile a woman who, when her name is mentioned, makes everyone knowingly smile because – she’s an absolute force.

With that, Skift proudly presents  Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future .

– Sarah Kopit Skift, Editor-in-Chief

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Amber Asher

Standard international ceo.

Amber Asher is the powerhouse behind the operations and marketing at Standard International, the hospitality group whose brands aim to make your Instagram feed seethe with envy. Now she’s planning her next career move, following Hyatt’s acquisition of Standard last month.

Asher took a unique path to the glitzy world of hotels. She grew up in a small town in Michigan and went to law school.

Asher has been with Standard International for 13 years and its CEO since 2021. She combines the precision from her legal background with the creativity needed for luxury and lifestyle hospitality.

Under Asher’s watch, The Standard has gone from too cool for school to the popular kid who actually talks to everyone at the party. Asher has helped take the brand global, planting its iconic upside-down logo everywhere from north London to the Maldives.

She has nurtured and grown brands, including The Peri Hotel and Bunkhouse, and added two new brands this year: The StandardX and The Manner.

In Asher’s world, no detail is too small, from the font on the “Do Not Disturb” sign to the exact shade of neon in the rooftop bar. This obsession with the little things — which she shares with Standard International’s executive chairman Amar Lalvani — turns a hotel stay from “meh” to “OMG, I’m never leaving.”

She must have done something right: Hyatt is paying up to $355 million for Standard .

It’s unclear what Asher will do next. “I’ve decided that, after the transition period, I will be leaving the company to pursue new endeavors,” Asher told us. “While I was offered the opportunity to stay, and the decision was certainly tough, I believe the end of the year is the right time for me to embrace a new challenge.”

“Working with the Standard International team and seeing our global growth come to fruition has been the highlight of my career,” she says.

– Sean O’Neill

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Amelia DeLuca

Delta chief sustainability officer.

Amelia DeLuca has a task that some say is almost nearly impossible: helping a major airline achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

The airline industry has been notoriously difficult to make more sustainable. Currently, sustainable aviation fuel, commonly known as SAF, is not able to be produced at a wider scale. Climate change is also already affecting airlines — record-high summer temperatures are beginning to limit aircraft takeoffs and causing greater turbulence.

Despite the naysayers, DeLuca is confident that Delta Air Lines can become a sustainable airline.

As Delta’s chief sustainability officer, DeLuca has spearheaded projects like eliminating single-use plastics on board and testing a more sustainable paper cup. She’s also leading one of Delta’s more ambitious goals: That 10% of fuel on flights will be SAF by 2030.

So far, Delta has built coalitions and partnerships across the industry to promote more investment and production into SAF.

“All roads lead to climate. I hear people from all ages, all levels, all positions, all backgrounds connect to this often in different ways,” DeLuca said in an interview with Shell. “The younger generation says, ‘This is critical and I’m anxious because I’m afraid I don’t have a future.’”

DeLuca didn’t start her career in sustainability. Instead, she held multiple roles in Delta’s network planning, revenue management and global sales team before leading the airline’s most ambitious climate change initiatives.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, DeLuca said she realized she wanted to contribute to solving climate change after listening to a kids science podcast about climate change while driving with her two daughters.

“That gave me clarity of what my role is: that we’ve got to get a running start on this,” she said to The Journal.

– Meghna Maharishi

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JetBlue Ventures President

Sustainable aviation fuel, electric vertical takeoff and landing, and AI-powered flight operations technology are some of the most futuristic ideas in aviation.

That’s where JetBlue Ventures President Amy Burr comes in.

As the head of JetBlue’s venture capital arm, she oversees which startups the airline invests in and eventually works with. Some of JetBlue’s most high profile investments include ones in eVTOL startup Joby Aviation, Aether Fuels and Turnkey.

“One of the challenges with especially airlines is that we just have a really legacy tech stack,” Burr said. “And so I spent a lot of time thinking about what is going to move the needle and what are things that are realistic to implement.”

Burr didn’t get her start in venture capital. In fact, she made her career working in the operations side of the airline industry. After a stint at Continental Airlines working in revenue management and airline partnerships, she made her way to Virgin America, which she helped launch.

Burr said the experience helped her understand the startup mentality. Burr said she was constantly thinking of the future of travel and transforming the industry.

“Back then it was definitely the coolest job,” Burr said. Now she thinks that honor goes to her role with JetBlue’s venture capital arm, which she joined in 2018.

Burr didn’t initially think of pursuing a career path in airlines. When she was in business school, Burr originally wanted to go into consulting, but after receiving an offer from Continental, she decided to take a risk.

“I got sucked into the airline industry, spent four years at Continental Airlines and then kind of recognized that I wanted to do something different in this industry,” she said.

“Travel is so aspirational and inspirational,” Burr said. “What are the things that people love to do in the world? Travel is one of them. It’s exciting to be part of an industry that meets that need for people.”

Now, Burr said she mentors younger women in travel and helps them break into the industry.

“It’s tricky,” she said. “We are an industry that is, you know, definitely not at parity.”

JetBlue, along with JetBlue Ventures, might have the most gender diversity in the airline industry. Joanna Geraghty became the first female CEO of a major U.S. carrier in February and more than half of JetBlue Ventures’ team is made up of women.

Thomas aims to make hotel marketing less "here's a generic room and a pool" and more "Nike, but for travel." Her work on brands like Andaz and Caption by Hyatt shows what next-gen storytelling can do.

Crystal Vinisse Thomas

Hyatt vp and global brand leader.

Crystal Vinisse Thomas is a Miami native who took a winding path to become vice president and global brand leader of Hyatt’s lifestyle and luxury brands.

While studying at Cornell University, the former track star discovered a passion for the hotel business. After school, Thomas landed a marketing job at Starwood. Later, she moved to Brussels as the European regional brand manager for W Hotels, one of Starwood’s lifestyle brands.

In 2016, Marriott bought Starwood, and in 2018, Thomas jumped to Apple, where she led the sports vertical of brand marketing of Beats by Dr. Dre.

In 2019, Hyatt called. It offered Thomas a chance to put her stamp on the first brand it had built in-house in decades. She gave the new brand, Caption by Hyatt, a more social focus for travelers who want to feel young at heart but who don’t want to pay high Thompson brand rates.

Thomas has been at Hyatt since, rising from a brand director role to her current job. She believes storytelling is critical to brand marketing. Too often, she says, hotel ads show generic guest rooms and swimming pools. Instead, her philosophy is that hotel companies ought to tell emotionally relatable narratives like iconic brands such as Nike do.

“Travelers should be able to see themselves in the story,” Thomas said.

To achieve this, she has sought collaborations with advertising creatives new to the hotel sector. Internally, she has encouraged recurring brainstorming sessions with “NBD” or “Never Been Done” as the aspirational goal.

Exhibit A of fresh thinking: Thomas’s team oversaw Andaz’s first new brand campaign since that luxury lifestyle hotel brand debuted in 2007. The theme: Be Like No One’s Watching . Thomas’s team hired real guests to appear in the ads, capturing them as they pursued personal passions like dancing at Andaz properties.

“While you don’t want to be all things to all people, you certainly want to create a space where people can feel that they can be who they are and bring their authentic selves,” Thomas said.

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Marriott International Executive VP and Chief Customer Officer

Peggy Roe leads Marriott’s data strategy, operations teams, and loyalty program. With a background in customer behavior at Harvard Business School and work on “voice of the customer” methodologies at GE Capital and Amazon, Roe found her way to hospitality after a chance encounter with a life coach at an airport.

At Marriott, Roe first gained notice by working on TownePlace Suites, a then-new brand that was underperforming. Over four years, she studied customer expectations and fine-tuned the brand’s operations and marketing.

The result? TownePlace Suites became one of Marriott’s fastest-growing brands. “In this industry, it’s all about telling the customer upfront what they’re going to get and delivering on exactly what you said,” Roe says. “If those things are mismatched, you’ll miss the mark.”

Marriott sent Roe to Asia. She spearheaded the hotel giant’s joint venture with Alibaba, the e-commerce colossus. The partnership continues to deliver a significant portion of the company’s customer base and bookings in China, now Marriott’s second-largest market. Roe continues to serve as board chair of the venture.

Today, Roe focuses on Marriott Bonvoy, a loyalty program with over 210 million members. Her strategy revolves around understanding traveler preferences and passions. She has implemented marketing research panels of about 10,000 customers and non-customers, complementing this insight with data from guest surveys and other sources.

“The big unlock in value comes from better understanding who our customers are and what they’re passionate about,” Roe says. “Loyalty comes from how we make people feel, and the faster we can positively affect someone’s emotion, the more loyalty we can create.”

Reflecting on her career, Roe considers her move to China pivotal. It deepened her belief in seizing opportunities that feel right, even when the outcome isn’t certain. “Ripping the Band-Aid off and trying new things generally pays off over time,” she says.

Looking ahead, Roe’s ultimate goal is to understand and respond to travelers’ feelings in real-time. “We’ve created our Gen AI studio as part of our Innovation Labs and I do think that that will be a transformative space for our industry.”

Gilda Perez-Alvarado is turning heads by effortlessly juggling two high profile C-Suite roles. Expect to see her name a lot more in the coming 12 months as the transformation of the Orient Express brand gathers pace

Gilda Perez-Alvarado

Accor group chief strategy officer and orient express ceo.

Gilda Perez-Alvarado holds not one, but two important titles at Accor. She is the hospitality group’s Chief Strategy Officer, as well as the CEO of Orient Express.

Born in Costa Rica, her global outlook was defined by her international upbringing. Perez-Alvarado lived in North Africa, Europe, and Central America, all before moving to Indiana at 13.

She had early dreams of becoming a scientist and initially studied chemistry at Cornell before shifting her focus to hospitality. Perez-Alvarado says she was inspired by previous generations of influential women in her family. Her mother managed the largest hotel in Costa Rica, while her grandmother ran a hotel and restaurant. It’s here that she says she discovered her true passions.

Before joining Accor, Perez-Alvarado was the Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality. After 19 years at the real estate giant, it was time for a change. Speaking to Skift in February , she said the move came at “the perfect time.”

Today, Gilda Perez-Alvarado is based in Paris. In her new Accor strategy role, she has quickly become a critical player at Europe’s largest hospitality company – one that includes Raffles, Ennismore, and Fairmont among its dozens of brands.

Perez-Alvarado also leads a team pushing the traditional boundaries of one of the world’s best-known heritage hospitality businesses. By 2026, Orient Express will expand its reach with new trains, three hotels, and even a yacht. Summarizing not only the challenge but also her enviable skillset to Skift, she said: “We want to pay homage but also be entrepreneurial.”

Throughout her career, Gilda Perez-Alvarado has been a powerful advocate for women. Speaking to Hispanic Executive in 2021, she said: “The workplace has been designed for men. We need the people at the top to redesign the workplace so it works for everyone.” Gilda Perez-Alvarado’s dizzying ascent up the corporate ladder should place her in a prime position to help realize her vision for a more equitable future.

– Gordon Smith

Durflinger's not content with helping people gawk at the Eiffel Tower or eat tacos in Oaxaca. No, she's innovating to help travelers get off the well-worn paths, engage with locals and other travelers, and try to learn new skills.

Heidi Durflinger

Ef world journeys president.

When Heidi Durflinger was growing up in Kansas, her parents welcomed students from all over the world through the American International Student Exchange Program to come and stay with them.

Students came from Sweden, Norway, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Ecuador, and Italy. “I was from a small town in Kansas,” Durflinger said. “These experiences changed my life.” 

Durflinger, now the president of EF World Journeys, started as an entry-level tour consultant 20 years ago and climbed the ladder from sales trainer to vice president of sales to her current role. EF World Journeys is a tour operator focusing on culturally immersive, educational experiences. The brand serves tens of thousands of travelers a year. 

Throughout her tenure, she has focused on bringing a sense of community to the workplace and customers. She led the launch of a community feature on the mobile app, which allows travelers to meet before they take their journeys. She is now working on expanding adventure and active travel with tours that have running and hiking themes. Staying active is a passion: “It’s sort of a third pillar of who I am,” she said.

Durflinger was instrumental in expanding solo travel offerings. She helped navigate partnerships with Nalgene Outdoors to promote sustainable travel and America’s Test Kitchen to offer immersive culinary tours, and she introduced a loyalty program called Club Go to reward repeat travelers.

She credits her career to her childhood and her parents, who were small business owners. And she devotes her work to giving travelers the immersive experience of the world that she grew up with. “I learned so much from having this cultural and global classroom in my home,” she said. “That’s the concept of the tours. We want to bring people out into the world so that they learn more about the world and about themselves through travel and bring that back home.”

– Jesse Chase-Lubitz

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Leah Chandler

Discover puerto rico cmo.

Leah Chandler, the chief marketing officer of Discover Puerto Rico, wants you to always be thinking of the island – not just when you’re planning a vacation. For her, it’s a lifestyle brand.

Chandler was the second employee at Puerto Rico’s destination marketing organization, founded in 2018, the same year that Hurricane Maria devastated the island. In her first few years, her focus was to get Puerto Rico’s own destination brand off the ground, with a focus on its unique culture, distinct from other sun and sand islands.

For example, Discover Puerto Rico created an exclusive Sunshine Puerto Rico color and an exclusive Piña Colada ice cream flavor. She rejects advertising pitches and partnerships that have been done before. “We want to be the first DMO to do it,” said Chandler.

Chandler makes appearances at major events like SXSW and Cannes Film Festival to share Puerto Rico’s storytelling and innovation.

One of the DMO’s most successful campaigns was the locals-centered Live Boricua. It’s currently in its third iteration. The word “Boricua” comes from Borinquen or Borikén, the name given to the island by indigenous Taínos.

The U.S. territory was the fastest-growing destination in overseas visitation in 2023, having jumped 85% from 2019, according to the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office.

– Dawit Habtemariam

Hale pursues a clear strategy: buy only the best hotels, trust in data analytics to run them, and ensure your company leadership looks like America.

Leslie Hale

Rlj lodging trust ceo.

“I am humbled and honored to be the first, but I have no interest in being the only.” That was how Leslie Hale put it to the Washington Post in 2018, when she was named CEO at RLJ Lodging Trust, which made her the first African American woman to be chief executive of a publicly traded real estate investment trust.

She had been appointed chief financial officer in 2007 and chief operating officer in 2016. Hale is the granddaughter of a Tennessee sharecropper. Later, her family moved from Tennessee to Los Angeles before she moved away to study business and finance at Howard University and then Harvard Business School. In addition to her role at RLJ, she is on the board of Macy’s and a trustee at Howard University.

As CEO, she has managed several high-quality and premium acquisitions, including a portfolio of hotels from White Lodging, the Hyatt House in Chelsea, New York, and the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Austin, Texas.

Hale drove the adoption of data analytics for revenue management and enhancing guest experiences. RLJ Lodging Trust now has 96 hotels across the United States with approximately 21,200 rooms.

She has also fostered a sense of collaboration, inclusivity, and empowerment among her employees. She has focused on adding diverse leadership into the company and finding ways to provide mentorship and sponsorship for individuals from lower-income backgrounds to land high-earning positions.

“The most impactful thing to do is to add diverse leadership on the leadership team because those individuals will directly and indirectly drive diversity throughout the organization,” Hale said to the industry magazine, mpamag , in 2020. “And while it’s important to add diversity in the lower ranks, that won’t necessarily help you drive it through the organization.”

The recently appointed deputy CEO of the family business Banyan Tree, Ho Ren Yung has helped transform the company and push it towards its largest-ever phase of expansion.

Ho Ren Yung

Banyan group deputy ceo.

Everything about Ho Ren Yung screams “next-gen” – from her sense of style to her unwavering commitment to wellbeing, to the fact she is literally the next generation of leadership at Banyan Group. The daughter of Banyan founders Claire Chiang and Ho Kwong Ping, Yung experienced the family business growing up and saw an opportunity to transform it later on.

In August 2024, Yung was promoted to deputy CEO of the company, now working across every aspect of the business to drive its growth.

Before her move up, she handled brand, digital and wellbeing as VP of brand HQ since 2016. Her approach has been to find ways to diversify the business, hone in on customer experience and ensure Banyan is one of the most environmentally-conscious operators in the biz – both in design and operations.

As a teenager, Yung enjoyed being in the marine lab of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, which is where she found her love for the environment. She went on to study economic development and sociology, but when she joined Banyan in 2009, she sought to focus heavily on wellness.

Today, Banyan Group has 10 brands, and in 2024, it will open the most hotels in a year since the group started in the 1980s. Last year, the luxury operator saw revenue increase 46% to about $300 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Under her watch, Banyan has pushed into new markets like Saudi Arabia and Dubai, with the Bahamas on the horizon and an ever-growing presence in China. This is all while she juggles her own co-working space business and an ethical clothing brand called Matter.

– Josh Corder

Cheng had a novel idea: What if luxury hotels actually reflected the places they were in? The idea has resonated in the market. Her brand, Rosewood, has 50 properties open and over 30 in the works.

Sonia Cheng

Rosewood hotel group ceo.

Sonia Cheng is known for bringing culture, heritage, and history to her role as CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group, a global luxury hotel management company. Appointed in 2011 to CEO at age 30, Cheng has focused on making the 45-year-old luxury hotel group “purpose-driven” and welcoming to the younger generation.

Cheng was born into one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest families. She is the daughter of a Hong Kong property developer and the granddaughter of a real estate and jewelry billionaire. She worked as an investment banker in New York and Hong Kong before joining the investment firm New World Hospitality – the family business –- in 2008. The group became “Rosewood Hotel Group” following the acquisition of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

When she took over Rosewood as CEO in 2011, she expanded the brand globally and brought it into the modern era.

Cheng’s leadership is largely defined by her dedication to bringing a “sense of place” to each property. She has tried to make the hotels feel like someone’s home and match the local culture. London’s Rosewood property has drawings by British illustrators, for example, while the Beijing location integrates elements of traditional Chinese architecture.

When Cheng first became CEO, there was some skepticism from rivals about how much she could achieve. Cheng spent her first few years learning about every aspect of the industry, from housekeeping to operations to marketing.

Today, Rosewood’s portfolio boasts 50 hotels in 23 countries, with 33 more in development​. She has overseen the transformation of iconic properties like The Carlyle in New York and Hôtel de Crillon in Paris​. Cheng has also introduced innovative concepts such as Asaya, an integrative wellness program, and the Rosewood Explorers Club, enhancing family travel experiences​.

– Jesse Chase-Lubit z

Mellman leaves a mark at every destination she manages marketing for.

Staci Mellman

Destination marketing leader.

Staci Mellman has sat at high levels in America’s destination marketing industry. Until August this year, she was chief marketing officer for Brand USA, America’s destination marketing organization. Before that, she was chief marketing officer for Visit Florida, the DMO for one of America’s most-visited states.

Mellman effectively managed agency relationships, branding, and marketing plan development, said Will Seccombe, who hired her during his time as Visit Florida’s chief executive. “She is a grinder who gets things done,” he said.

Amid the pandemic and global lockdowns, Mellman helped drive Floridians to take more vacations inside the state and explore their own backyard with a marketing campaign that highlighted Florida’s attractions, landscapes and experiences.

During her time, she was focused on positioning Florida as a destination that is inclusive of travelers with disabilities. She was also pivotal in building a coalition of tourism boards from Tampa, Orlando and Miami to each invest $150,000 and bring in the Michelin Guide to review their restaurants in 2022.

“Prior to our partnership with Michelin, 37% of respondents in a survey that we do saw Florida as having unique local cuisine,” said Visit Florida CEO and President Dana Young. “Two years into our partnership with Michelin, 51% of respondents see Florida as having unique local cuisine.”

Florida’s culinary scene has not only gotten more attention, it’s also attracting talent hoping to work at Michelin-starred restaurants.

In November 2022, Mellman joined Brand USA as senior vice president of integrated marketing. After a year, she was promoted to chief marketing officer.

At Brand USA, she helped the DMO take on a more innovative approach. Brand USA partnered with Expedia’s media division to launch GoUSA, the DMO’s own streaming channel showcasing what the U.S. has to offer.

Mellman also helped craft Brand USA’s “This Is Where It’s At,” the organization’s single largest consumer campaign in its history. In 10 countries, the campaign highlighted America’s lesser known destinations and variety of experiences, from serenity to adventure to family fun.

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Zina Bencheikh

Intrepid travel managing director of emea.

Zina Bencheikh has been an outspoken advocate of empowering women through tourism and breaking down gender barriers. One of her biggest successes was to bring more women into Morocco’s male-dominated travel industry.

Bencheikh actually started with a career in corporate finance at KPMG in Paris, but found travel was her passion. When she moved back to Marrakesh in 2010, she took up a job as finance manager with Intrepid Travel. She quickly rose to general manager for Morocco and Europe.

Starting out, she found it “very complicated” to hire women tour guides. Only 9 in the entire country were qualified by the government to be mountain tour guides.

Through lobbying the government and leveraging Intrepid’s size, she was able to convince government officials to simplify the process. She told the tourism minister: “We’re a big business, we bring money here. If you want us to stay here and continue to grow, give us more human guides.”

Intrepid now has 150 women tour guides.

She is frequently invited to speak at travel industry events around the world about the economic opportunities destinations unlock when they encourage more female employment in leadership positions.

At the Latin America Travel Association’s Expo this year, for example, Bencheikh spoke about how stereotypes and ‘macho’ culture have been a barrier to women rising to top leadership roles in the industry.

Bencheikh has overseen Intrepid’s expansion in several markets like Iceland, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. She has been heavily involved in developing Intrepid’s Women’s Expeditions, tours led by women and for women travelers. Its latest launch was in Saudi Arabia.

In times of crisis, Bencheikh is an important voice in the industry, encouraging travel to destinations hit by natural disasters. After an earthquake struck Marrakesh in September 2023, she spoke to news outlets to inform viewers that local communities need tourism income to feed their families.

To lead with example, on December 1, Intrepid restarted tours to one of the villages disconnected due to damaged roads. “It was quite fast because we really needed to send a strong message and make sure that our communities don’t get a double impact from this devastating earthquake,” said Bencheikh.

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Neha Parikh

Waze former ceo.

Neha Parikh became one of the few women CEOs in travel when she took the top job for the Google-owned navigation app Waze in 2021.

Though Parikh was able to carve out a space for herself in the industry, she explained that it’s an ongoing battle to contribute a perspective that peers and customers often don’t share.

“I think I’m constantly fighting to find my voice, and even if I have something different to say, that I would actually have the confidence to say it,” Parikh told Skift in 2022. “If you’re in a position to amplify someone’s voice and to help give them the confidence, please do that because it makes a difference. I’ve had people do that throughout my career.”

Google in 2023 absorbed Waze into its Geo business, which oversees the company’s portfolio of mapping products that include Google Maps, Google Earth, and Street View. As part of that move, Google cut the CEO role for Waze and Parikh exited the company. During her time there, the app hit 151 million active monthly users.

Before Waze, Parikh had 10 different jobs and lived in five different cities during a 12-year stint at Expedia.

Her last role at Expedia was as president of flight and hotel booking service Hotwire. Earlier in her career there, she helped build the first loyalty program for Hotels.com, which was called Welcome Rewards.

Parikh is also a board member of online used car retailer Carvana, a Fortune 500 company.

– Justin Dawes

Shruti Challa, a former Sonder chief revenue officer and currently an active investor, was not the first entrepreneur in her U.S. immigrant family.

Shruti Challa

Investor and former sonder chief revenue officer.

Shruti Challa, a former Sonder chief revenue officer and currently an active investor, was not the first entrepreneur in her U.S. immigrant family.

Growing up in Kansas, Challa’s dad was a physician and serial entrepreneur who came to the U.S. from India. He loved “solving unique medical problems and building something from scratch,” Challa says. “So I was around an entrepreneur as a young girl. And I was Daddy’s little girl. So I really got the feel for it and love for it early on.”

She also credits her success to her education at Stanford, where she was a champion debater, an internship at PayPal when she was 19, and then another one at the Founders Fund. “Peter Thiel,” who co-founded PayPal and The Founders Fund, “had this kind of a PayPal mafia and it was a big thing,” Challa recalls.

“They really mentored me and got me into investing really early, but also gave me the confidence to be an operator at a really young age,” Challa says. “ So since then, those two things, [the mentoring] and Stanford, facilitated this career and operating over the last 15 plus years, 10 of which have basically been in travel.”

In 2014, Challa joined Rocket Travel and served more than four years as general manager/senior vice president of new business and partnerships. Booking Holdings acquired the company in early 2015.

Then she met Sonder co-founder and CEO Francis Davidson, “who supports people who don’t fit a mold.” Challa joined Sonder in 2019 and helped lead both data science and brand at the short-term rental/hotel company. “It’s a hard business at its core,” Challa says, referring to Sonder. She helped take it public, but it has been unprofitable and its share price has swooned.

“It’s not a tech business first,” Challa says of Sonder. “It’s probably a hospitality-first business. I think it probably grew too fast in a way that was unsustainable.”

Sonder’s revenue grew from $60 million when she joined and hit $610 million by the time Challa left in March 2024. She remains a believer in Sonder’s long-term potential. Last month, Sonder signed a licensing deal with Marriott and secured additional financing.

As for her leadership style, Challa says her teams “love her and hate her and I think that’s the best compliment, the one I love. You were the hardest manager, but the one who’s been the most impactful. And it’s because I believe people can reach and do things they think they can’t do.”

– Dennis Schaal

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Garine Ferejian-Mayo

Sonesta chief commercial officer.

Garine Ferejian-Mayo, chief commercial officer at Sonesta, has, in her own words, been “tapped on the shoulder” many times to take the next step in her hospitality career.

Ferejian-Mayo arrived in the U.S. at age 11 from Lebanon. Starting at the front desk part-time at a Holiday Inn in Los Angeles while still going to school, Ferejian-Mayo has worked along the way at eight hotel brands, including IHG, St. Regis, Westin, W Hotels, and Fairmont.

She spent a half dozen years working for the management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts. “Every two, three years, they would tap your shoulder to say, ‘Are you ready for your next move,’” Ferejian-Mayo says.

Interstate selected her to become front office manager and then rooms director in Seattle, followed by a stint as director of reservations in San Francisco.

Ferejian-Mayo has managed housekeeping, food and beverage, done revenue management, and overseen sales organizations and commercial operations.

At Sonesta, where she started as chief commercial officer in March 2021, Ferejian-Mayo oversees sales for both managed and franchised properties, global sales, and leads revenue management.

“I’m probably one of the few, as a commercial leader, who knows and understands how each department works, and how it functions,” Ferejian-Mayo says. “And I think that has really built a very strong foundation for me in my career.”

If revenue management seems an unexciting field, Ferejian-Mayo is having none of it. “My God, no,” she says. “It’s not at all. It’s all about strategy. And that’s the passion I have. I’m very, very strategic.”

Ferejian-Mayo recalls that Sonesta generated $1.2 million from “the Taylor Swift impact” – “I want to know her next set of dates to make sure that we’re ready to yield and drive performance.”

She adds: “We also don’t want to gouge our customers. But if the market is demanding $500, you can’t sit there for $200. You’re leaving money on the table.”

Noah Abdalla, the chief marketing officer at Choice Hotels, considers herself a problem solver, and she’s had several marketing positions over the years where she’s worked as a quasi internal consultant charged with taking on a new challenge.

Noha Abdalla

Choice hotels cmo.

Noha Abdalla, the chief marketing officer at Choice Hotels, considers herself a problem solver, and she’s had several marketing positions over the years where she’s worked as a quasi-internal consultant charged with taking on a new challenge.

At Choice Hotels, which she joined in 2022, the goal was to expand beyond the company’s traditional focus on the franchisee, and to improve the guest experience. You may have seen the series of Stay for Any You TV commercials, touting Choice brands Comfort and Cambria, for example, and discounts for direct bookings.

Abdalla overseas marketing, loyalty and external communications. “This includes traditional and performance marketing, as well as our CRM channels, and brand creative.”

She almost didn’t become a marketer. “I historically, from high school to college and MBA, was a straight A student,” Abdalla says. “I got one B-plus in my life — in marketing.”

“Fast forward 27 years, I think I had something to prove to that professor,” she quips.

Abdallas’s first marketing job was for the American Red Cross, promoting the need for ongoing blood donations. She subsequently spent seven years at the Discovery Channel, and then Capital One, before she was “tapped on the shoulder by a former boss to go to Hilton and start its Social Media Center of Excellence,” she says. “I got my global job in there.”

When the pandemic hit, Abdalla worked on how to engage with Hilton customers when they weren’t traveling, a matter of considerable internal debate. Her first idea was to share the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie recipe, but some pushed back that guests wouldn’t visit the hotels if they already had the recipe. She won out and it was a success.

Beyond the chocolate chip cookie, the campaign ended up also revealing the recipe for the Waldorf salad, and touting the fact that the Piña Colada was supposedly invented at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, she recalls. The origin of the Piña Colada, however, is also open to debate.

While many Hilton owners are institutional investors, when she made the jump to Choice, Abdalla said she had a greater appreciation for working with franchisees, in addition to guests. “Here you are also helping with the American dream and helping build generational wealth for these owners,” Abdalla says.

Abdalla advises women starting their careers to have more confidence in themselves and be willing to take risks.

“I think women — not wanting to make a huge generalization — sometimes tend to have that inner voice that finds all the reasons you’re not as qualified to do a job versus a man,” Abdalla says. “You know what, I got 60% of this, I’m fine.”

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Kristie Goshow

Ksl resorts cco.

Kristie Goshow’s career journey, much like her personality, is anything but conventional. Goshow’s love affair with the world began young, inspired by her father’s travels as a petrochemical engineer. “He would come back from these far-off places, full of stories and new languages,” she recalls. “He taught me that it’s safe to leave and try something new.”

Her career started later than most. “I wasn’t ready for university until I was 23,” she admits. “My friends would call me ‘consistently inconsistent.’ I wasn’t built for repetition — unless it’s making a grilled cheese sandwich.”

This wandering spirit eventually led her to jobs at Virgin Atlantic, Le Meridien, Jumeirah Group, Sabre and many other hospitality, travel and technology companies. Working with Virgin Atlantic became a pivotal chapter in her journey. “Every aircraft carries the dreams, hopes, and desires of over 300 individuals,” she says. “Travel is a catalyst for humanity’s growth. It’s a privilege and a great responsibility.”

Her career is a tapestry of experiences across aviation, travel technology, and hospitality. She sees each role as a calculated move, a building block that contributes to her broader vision. The hospitality industry, in particular, has been transformative.

When asked about advice for young aspirants in her field, Goshow, who is now the chief commercial officer of KSL Resorts, emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness and adaptability. “Don’t fixate on titles,” she advises. “Look at the potential impact of your next opportunity. Be willing to step out of your comfort zone.”

Her vision for the industry is encapsulated in her mantra, “Defy the corner chair.” “It’s about challenging irrelevant traditions,” she explains. “Take the ubiquitous corner chair in hotel rooms. To this day, we can still find ‘a corner chair’ in most hotel rooms. What if it wasn’t there? What could that space be used for instead? I wish my legacy will be a ‘what if’ mindset.”

Goshow’s personal passions seamlessly blend with her professional life. Her love for real estate is about unlocking potential, whether in residential or commercial spaces. “It’s like playdough for adults!” she says, delighting in the metaphor.

And then, there’s her love for cooking — specifically, Indian curries. “Growing up in the UK, how could I not love a curry?” she laughs. Chicken tikka masala, Britain’s unofficial national dish, has long been a family favorite. But it’s Madhur Jaffrey’s Butter Chicken that truly holds a special place in her heart.

– Peden Doma Bhutia

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Shannon McGehee

Expedia senior director, global hotel partnerships.

Shannon McGehee remembers visiting the Embassy Suites in Orlando at age six, tagging along on her mom’s business trip.

She didn’t get to travel a lot so this trip was special and made a lifelong impression. “I thought it was the epitome of adventure and luxury,” she says. “I thought it was Eloise at The Plaza.”

By age 17, McGehee landed her first job as part of a team that opened a Hilton Garden Inn at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. She rotated through virtually every department at the property, and her love affair with the hospitality industry had become part of her DNA.

McGehee resolved to become a general manager of a large hotel but her career took a turn in 2011 when she became revenue manager at Hotwire, an Expedia Group company.

In the early 2000s, McGehee recalls, there weren’t a lot of women hotel general managers.

“I think that only drove my ambition and my seeking roles that challenge the status quo, which then drove me to Expedia,” she says.

McGehee hasn’t become a hotel GM — yet — but since late 2022 she’s served as Expedia Group’s senior director of global partnerships in lodging, and in that role leads a team that negotiates contracts and manages the relationships with nine of the top global hotel chains, from Marriott to IHG and Best Western.

Her advice to other women moving on up? They should be “adaptable and flexible” because industry dynamics always change.

McGehee also points to the power of mentorship, citing Dorothy Dowling, former chief marketing officer of BWH Hotel Group, and Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin, as helping McGehee invent her own leadership personna.

“I know just from those two relationships, I’ve been able to help my leadership style, which is around emotional intelligence and analytical rigor,” McGehee says. “And I aspire to one day be one of these ladies that can help the journey of the next generation.”

A member of the ruling Saud family and one of the most powerful figures behind the tourism transformation of the kingdom, Princess Haifa travels the world telling people how Saudi is changing for the better.

H.H. Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud

Saudi arabia vice minister of tourism.

For most tourism chiefs, the playbook is pretty much the same: Get more people in your country, and have them spend more money. For Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s vice minister of tourism, her job has one extra mandate: To change the image of the nation.

It’s no easy task. While Saudi Arabia can get headlines with its high-end tourism developments and endorsements from famous footballers, it is still fighting against peoples’ long-held perceptions.

Princess Haifa travels the world, speaks at conferences, and tries to convince people that Saudi Arabia is transforming. Since she took the role in July 2022, international tourism has almost doubled to 27.4 million last year. By the end of the decade, Saudi wants that number to reach 70 million, with an eye on lucrative markets like the UK, India and China.

Princess Haifa has a background in finance. She grew up in Riyadh with her sister and two brothers and attended school in Saudi Arabia, where she was educated in Arabic, English, and French. She studied at the University of New Haven in Connecticut, and earned her MBA from the London Business School. After completing her studies, she worked in banking in London at HSBC.

Outside of tourism, she also chaired the Saudi-Emirati Youth Council and served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Arab Fencing Federation Women’s Committee and the Saudi Fencing Federation respectively, increasing the number of women on the official team from zero to over 200.

Alessandra Alonso left corporate life to fight for gender equality in travel, an industry she says too often mistakes absence from the golf course for a lack of ambition. Her call for more male allyship shows that inclusivity isn’t just women’s work – it’s everyone’s job.

Alessandra Alonso

Women in travel founder & managing director.

Alessandra Alonso founded the non-profit Women in Travel after working at the notoriously rough-and-tumble KPMG and finding she was often the only woman in the room.

“I was thinking, there’s something wrong here,” says Alonso. For an industry that’s at least 55% women overall, the lack of female voices at the top was troubling.

So she went to her bosses at KPMG and got the resources to find out why. Alonso did research. She held workshops.

“They [women] said to me, ‘We are not mentored, we are not coached. We don’t know how to network, or can’t network, because the things that happen happen at times of the day when we’ve got other priorities,’” she says. “I can’t play golf. I don’t go to the pub. And, you know, they mistake my lack of presence for lack of ambition.”

So Alonso left the for-profit world and has made it her mission to advance gender inclusion across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Her career has been a blend of corporate savvy and dedication to diversity and empowerment.

Her advice to young leaders: Be authentic, strategic – and a little bit political.

“If there is one thing that I learned over the years, it is that I wasn’t very patient, and that is not necessarily a good quality,” chuckled Alonso. “When you start, you need as many allies as possible.”

Renowned for her expertise in gender empowerment and mentorship, Alonso has earned her reputation as a thought leader who also champions male allyship in organizations. “Ultimately, there are still many positions that are fundamentally in the hands of white, middle-class men,” says Alonso. “So we need the men in the discussion. We need the men in the conversation.”

In 2021, Alonso was recognized with the JourneyWoman Award, for her impact on gender empowerment. She’s determined to make sure diversity and inclusion aren’t dismissed as feel-good initiatives, but are recognized as key drivers of business performance and concrete results. “As women rise, the idea is that they lift others with them, and therefore they open the floodgates.”

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Chick is responsible for improving the customer experience and driving expansion of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

Hilton Global Head of Hilton Honors

Jenn Chick says she has always focused on the opportunities in front of her without paying too much attention to others. That’s what she believes has allowed her to advance in her career to become the current senior vice president and global head of Hilton Honors and customer engagement.

“I have always maintained a simple focus as I have moved through my career: Do great work and build great relationships,” she said. “Staying committed to delivering your best and building trusted relationships will keep you grounded and ensure you are poised for success no matter what lies ahead.”

Chick is responsible for improving the customer experience and driving expansion of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

Skift reported in late 2023 that Hilton’s loyalty program was the leader in terms of growth. Its membership grew 110% in the five years through September 2020 to a total of 173 million members.

Hilton Honors recently added two new partners: Outdoor hospitality company AutoCamp and boutique hotel brand Small Luxury Hotels of the World. That means Hilton customers can book stays with those brands through its booking channels, and Hilton Honors members can earn and redeem points through those bookings.

There are two more additions on the way, including “luxury lifestyle” brand NoMad, which Hilton acquired in April 2024, along with the brand Graduate Hotels, which Hilton bought for $210 million.

Chick is a board member for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., an annual springtime festival that commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo and attracts 1.5 million visitors.

She lives in Virginia with her husband and three children. They enjoy traveling in their free time, especially to outdoor destinations for hiking and rock climbing.

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Google Director of Product Management, Local & Travel

Sophia Lin was behind the evolution of Google Maps from a simple GPS app to a place where people can explore and book hotels, vacation rentals, and things to do, as well as make restaurant reservations and order food delivery.

“I’m delighted whenever people tell me they use Google Maps to explore — it makes my heart happy,” Lin said.

Since Lin started at Google in 2007, she’s also built digital maps from scratch in several new countries.

Now, she is a director of product management for Google Search, overseeing the development of new travel and local experiences. That means one of her jobs is exploring the role that generative AI — namely, Google’s Gemini model — will play in the next iteration of search, from discovery to booking.

Google has already started integrating generative AI into travel-related services, including various trip planning tools in Search and Maps — with much more surely to come.

Lin looks to the phrase “farming for dissent” — coined by Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings — as a guide to her leadership. With this approach, managers and employees are open with each other when evaluating new ideas.

“It’s been a wonderful way to provoke candid, open conversations about hard topics and to keep myself and my teams accountable to building the best products we can for people,” Lin said.

And, she takes inspiration from her father, who she said immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan to give his children better education and opportunities.

“Growing up, one of the things I saw him do time and time again was to always fight for what he thought was right, even in the face of countless obstacles and setbacks,” Lin said. “That’s stuck with me a lot as I started in my own career – that even when things are hard or I fail, that I can get up, brush myself off, and try again.”

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Shannon Knapp

The leading hotels of the world president & ceo.

As President and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), Shannon Knapp’s brief spans more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries. The organization was founded in 1928 and remains the only global collection of five-star independent properties.

Knapp started her current role in 2019, but her tenure and impact at LHW stretches back over a decade. She joined the company in 2013 as SVP & Chief Marketing Officer after holding a range of senior positions at American Express.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Knapp has been instrumental in the growth – and even the survival – of LHW. Taking on the top job just months before the pandemic, she successfully navigated the company and its worldwide members through the crisis. In many ways, the business is now stronger than ever. Evidence, if needed, came in both 2022 and 2023 when LHW reported record-breaking results, with global revenues exceeding $1 billion.

The company’s robust financial performance hasn’t been at the expense of its social and societal goals. Knapp is well known in the industry as a trailblazer for community empowerment and inclusion. It is therefore no accident that within a few clicks of landing on the LHW website, visitors can filter search results by female-owned hotels. These properties, in locations ranging from Italy’s Amalfi Coast to New York City, are all “helmed by the industry’s most influential women,” and fall under the company’s ‘Leading with a Purpose’ mantra.

This ethic goes beyond glossy consumer-facing materials. Under Knapp’s leadership, LHW has made meaningful internal changes too. In 2021, the company’s executive team reached gender parity, while LHW’s wider 200-strong workforce also has a 50/50 gender composition. Knapp has described the importance of building “a new and more inclusive future.” Few would argue that she’s turning talk into tangible results.

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Ayesha Molino

Aria and vdara president & coo and mgm resorts international chief public affairs officer.

Ayesha Molino held various roles on Capitol Hill before landing as chief public affairs officer for MGM Resorts. She was an attorney in the Commerce Department, held a stint as the international trade counsel for the Senate Finance Committee, and served as the chief counsel for late Nevada Senator Harry Reid.

Now, she’s a rising star at MGM. In just six years, Molino has climbed her way from senior vice president of government affairs to chief public affairs officer, and more recently, taken on an executive role for Aria Resort and Casino and Vdara Hotel and Spa.

At MGM, Molino leads the company’s corporate communications, public relations and government affairs strategies. And she’s in that role during a turbulent time for the casino hotels industry. The industry essentially shut down during the height of Covid-19 and has dealt with labor shortages.

But now it’s having a comeback — Las Vegas casinos generated a record $15.5 billion in 2023, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

In her role as chief public affairs officer and as vice chair of the Nevada Resort Association, she supported a state Senate bill that would remove daily cleaning requirements at hotels, casinos and resorts.

Nevada initially passed a bill during the pandemic that outlined certain cleaning standards for hotels, but those requirements became difficult for many operators to meet due to widespread staffing issues.

She’s also been an advocate for women in the industry. Molino was recently a part of an event on mentoring young women in the gaming and casino industry hosted by Global Gaming Women, an organization that fosters the career development of women in the gaming industry.

“I owe much of my career to mentors who were willing to spend their time and energy to support, guide, and challenge me,” she wrote in a LinkedIn post. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to pay it forward and encourage my colleagues to seek and provide mentorship when the opportunity arises.”

Edited by Lex Haris. Design and photo treatments by Beatrice Tagliaferri.

All photography by Skift, except for Amelia DeLuca (credit Delta Air Lines), Amy Burr (credit JetBlue Ventures), Crystal Vinisse Thomas (credit Hyatt), Peggy Roe (credit Marriott International), Heidi Durflinger (credit EF World Journeys), Leslie Hale (credit RLJ Lodging Trust), Ho Ren Yung (credit Banyan Group), Garine Ferejian-Mayo (credit Sonesta Hotels), Kristie Goshow (credit KSL Resorts), Shannon McGehee (credit Expedia Group), H.H. Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud (credit Saudi Arabia), Alessandra Alonso (credit Women in Travel), Jenn Chick (credit Hilton), Sophia Lin (credit Alphabet), Shannon Knapp (credit The Leading Hotels of the World), Ayesha Molino (credit MGM Resorts International)

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