Atlantis Dubai’s former sales director has joined Accor joint venture lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore.

Kim Ip confirmed her new role as vice president, sales – Middle East & Maldives.

She worked at Atlantis Dubai – heading sales for Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal – for almost five years before  leaving in June. 

Ennismore is a global collective of brands overseeing three business units – Lifestyle Collective, Immersive Resorts and Iconic Venues – as well as collaborations with partners such as Banyan Tree in Qatar and Saudia Arabia.

New hotels are due to open in Dubai and the Maldives in August and November.

The company also has more openings planned for Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.