Michael Scully

Managing Director @First and Foremost Hospitality

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With a career in Hospitality and Leisure spanning over 30 years and three continents including UK, Middle East, Indian Ocean and Africa, I have played an instrumental role in the development and management of eight 5-star mixed-use Resorts, Hotels, Apartment and Leisure facilities including a Marina with over 70 original food & beverage concepts. Have increased profitability substantially on a number of properties. My experience is extensive in both hospitality and leisure which includes - Concept Design and creation including mixed use developments (hotel, retail, apartments) - Sales and Marketing including branding and social media and package creation for individuals, families and groups with particular strength in filling resorts - P&L management including budgeting and cost controls and revenue management - Training and SOP’s including team motivation and all other aspects of HR - Maintenance and sustainability including preventative maintenance - Operations GM and Cluster GM - including a number of new openings I have functioned at a senior level with some of the largest hospitality groups, including Sun International, Accor, Crowne Plaza (IHG), Forte, Le Meridien and Starwood.

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Work Background

First & Foremost Hotels and ResortsManaging Director

Jan. 2009United Kingdom - United Arab EmiratesAs a leading provider of family and resort hotel concepts, we take pride in offering management, development, concepts, studies, designs and support in order that you as developers and owners can create hotels and resorts giving the highest returns on investment. Specialising in highly profitable "Lifestyle" concept hotel and resorts We offer - Full management of your properties - Design concepts for family and resort hotels - Ready to build resorts, all inclusive bungalow and camp retreats - Assistance in driving both leisure and business guests to your hotels and resorts - Full cost analysis in order to lower costs, improve efficiency and drive profits - Innovative concepts and promotions - Assistance to owners and developers in managing their investments and operating companies alike Currently involved with and past associations: Management contract with development responsibilities for a “lifestyle” resort in Mauritius Developing 3 hotel properties with management in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 4 Island development in Maldives with funding through a London based blockchain crypto exchange 2 hotel plus golf course development in Patara Beach, Turkey – subject to government approval Managed the Thomas Cook branded smartline Eriyadu Island resort in the Maldives – with responsibility for developing and managing branded resorts long-haul Operated with Thomas Cook Hotels to develop three of their brands in the United Arab Emirates, Indian Ocean, Africa and Asia . Partnered with Centrium Experiencengine a bespoke CRS with B2B dynamic direct links to over 100 “blue Chip” operators through an XML API Founder of the famous “Barasti Bar” considered one of the highest earning bars worldwide by leading breweries. Developing a “lifestyle” resort concept Founding partner of Coffee Planet one of the Middle East’s largest coffee companies #hotelmanagement #Lifestylehotels #hotesandresorts #hotelconsultancy #lifestyleresorts

Coffee PlanetFounder / Shareholding partner

Jan. 2005DubaiAs a founding shareholder of Coffee Planet we are proud to be one of the fastest growing coffee companies in the Middle East. Our core business of gourmet coffee on the go allows us to serve fresh 100% Arabica bean and fresh milk coffee at over 150 service stations throughout the U.A.E. Now being a fully integrated coffee provider we serve the following sectors Retail Hotels Stores Coffee Shops Kiosks and Drive Through Additionally we have a franchise division with partners in Oman, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia and our own roastery roasting over 75 tons of 100% Arabica beans a month. #coffeedubai #çoffeeplanet #coffeeeroasters #coffeemiddleeast

Welcome to the WorldAdvisory Board Member

Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2023Welcome to the World operates the world first’s customer generated video platform and is mobilizing tourism stakeholders to jointly attract and welcome travelers to destinations globally. Our mission is to inspire the world to explore and travel. Our platform is designed to connect travelers to destinations globally and boost direct hospitality bookings. Welcome to the World: Search - Inspire - Book https://welcometotheworld.com/

Seven TidesManaging Director - Hospitality

Mar. 2009 - Jun. 2012DubaiHead up the development and management of 4 luxury mixed use hotel and resort developments in Dubai and the management of Seven Tides's 5star boutique hotel Dukes,St James in London

Westin and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi,DubaiComplex General Manager

Jul. 1993 - Nov. 2008Developed and managed 2 luxury resort hotels in Dubai, the Westin and Le Meridien which included the well known " busiest "bar in the world Barasti

Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, DubaiFood and Beverage Director

Jul. 1993 - Jan. 1995