Profile and Team
Your Professional and Creative Destination Managers for Southern Arabia.
Profile
The destination of Dubai was then in its infant years of tourism, as was the whole of the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman.
R&B opened its doors as a DMC in 2005 with a backdrop of rapid tourism development by the Government of Dubai and in 2015 it had a change in its business mix and so took on another brand name.
R&B has now been recreated and has opened its doors again to operate in predominately the leisure sector, including FIT, leisure groups and has a specialist MICE department.
R&B Is a member of a group of companies whose heritage is steeped in travel-related businesses dating back to 1989.
R&B is employing technology that has empowered hospitality technology, distribution and direct bookings to always ensure connectivity with our clients and suppliers for instant confirmation.
The R&B team has a variety of nationalities, Australian, American, Tunisian and Indian with some having over 40 years’ experience, and speaking a variety of languages, Arabic, English, German, French, and Hindi.
Our main Sales/Guide speaks English, Arabic, German and French. Noureddine has been working in tourism since 1997, in Switzerland, the USA and the UAE. The head office for R&B is based in Dubai, UAE. We have an established sales office in Spain, India, Poland and Germany.
Team
Maryanne developed one of the first DMC’s in the Gulf Region. She is seasoned in developing strategies for tourism, product development and creating and managing all facets of a DMC. Maryanne had created and developed several tourism products which remain part of the mainstream tourist offering in the Emirates today. She also has years of experience consulting on tourism capabilities for government tourist offices in the region
Joseph P.R. has been a prominent figure in the finance sector of Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in Dubai since 2008. As one of the founding members of R&B Tourism, Joseph has significantly contributed to its growth and success. With a robust background as a financial analyst and strategist, he has played a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of the company.
May, who is Jordanian//German has been involved in the tourism industry in the Gulf for the past 30 years and lived in Yemen, Oman and the UAE and has project managed many events in Saudi, Qatar and the other Gulf States. May commenced her career in hotels and worked at Sheraton in Amman and Sana’a.
Vinod has been working for Top 5 DMCs in the Gulf. A dynamic goal oriented and a proactive leader with an exalting experience in various fields like Conference and Event Management / Sales and Marketing & Tour Management. He is a seasoned operator of all facets of a DMC and has over 25 years’ experience.
Vineeth holds a Hotel Management Degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism. He began his career in the Gulf as an Inbound Operations Executive at Paramount Tours & Travels. Subsequently, he advanced to the position of Sr. Operations Executive at ANTA Holidays, gained experience at Liberty International, and is currently working with R&B Tourism
Sugil is an accomplished professional with a Finance degree from India, emphasizing Information Technology. He further expanded his knowledge with a postgraduate degree in Banking, Finance, and Insurance. Sugil's role transcends the traditional boundaries of accounting and administration, showcasing his adaptability and dedication. His passion lies in integrating and implementing technology within the organization to stay aligned with current trends in the tourism industry
Shycy has been at the forefront of leading digital marketing efforts at R&B Tourism. She leverages her creative skills and visionary leadership to craft compelling campaigns that captivate audiences and elevate the brand. Shycy’s innovative approach and strategic thinking have significantly enhanced the company’s online presence.