Rogelio Castro, the Ritz-Carlton’s new assistant manager for marketing, has been named to its leadership team. This will help it further strengthen its brand position in the region.
De Castro has more than eight-years of experience in hospitality, and has a track record that includes communications, brand strategy, and digital storytelling. Most recently, he served as the cluster PR and Communications executive for Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront and Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Canal View, both in Business Bay.
He began his career in the UAE at the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek where he gained experience managing communications for the most established heritage property of the country. He then led marketing initiatives in Business Bay and built a reputation as a leader with exemplary creativity and brand alignment.
Hotelier Middle East named De Castro to its Marketing Power List for 2024. This list recognizes 101 of the leading hospitality marketing professionals in the region.
De Castro, the new Director of Digital Innovation at The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, a flagship Marriott International property will be focusing on elevating brand awareness, guest engagement, and digital innovation. The hotel’s reputation for fine-dining, curated lifestyle experiences, business facilities and business services continues to grow with his appointment.