
The First Group Hospitality announces a series of senior leadership appointments, with all roles newly created to support the company’s accelerated growth trajectory and evolving operational scale.
Maria Kuzeva joins as Corporate Director of Wellness & Spa, bringing over two decades of experience leading wellness operations, concept development, and brand creation for renowned destinations including Madinat Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, and Atlantis The Royal. Her appointment reflects the growing importance of wellness within The First Group Hospitality’s strategy, with a mandate to drive a cohesive wellness vision across its expanding portfolio of hotels.
The appointment comes as The First Group Hospitality continues a period of significant growth, including the launch of landmark developments such as Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG, the world’s tallest hotel, the signing of franchise agreements with Marriott International and IHG, and the company’s entry into Europe with Gennadi Seaside Resort.

The First Group
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
