Accommodation Manager

Position Overview

Accommodation Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the accommodation programme from pre-event planning through event delivery and post-event close-out.
• Manage relationships with hotels, accommodation providers, and hospitality partners to ensure contractual obligations and service levels are met.
• Coordinate room allocations, inventory management, booking processes, and accommodation schedules for various stakeholder groups.
• Work closely with internal functional teams including Transport, Accreditation, Workforce, Hospitality, Logistics, Finance, and Venue Operations to ensure integrated planning and seamless service delivery.
• Develop accommodation operational plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), contingency plans, and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor accommodation inventory and occupancy, ensuring efficient utilisation while managing changes, cancellations, and last-minute requests.
• Conduct hotel site inspections and readiness assessments to ensure facilities meet operational and service standards.
• Resolve accommodation-related issues promptly while maintaining a high level of stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage accommodation budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and updates for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with event policies, health and safety standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Support testing activities, operational rehearsals, and readiness exercises prior to the event.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, Event Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum
• 6-8 years
• of experience in accommodation management, hotel operations, hospitality, or major event operations.
• Previous experience working on large-scale international sporting events, international tournaments, exhibitions, or major events is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of hotel operations, room inventory management, and stakeholder accommodation planning.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven experience managing external suppliers, hotel partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly in a dynamic operational environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with accommodation management or event management systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Arabic is a must

What We'Re Looking For

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven event environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and during event operations as required.
• This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of one of the region's most prestigious international sporting events while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.