Campaign’s Brand Faces to Watch 2025 – Nawfal Mbamba, Director of Marketing and Communications, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Campaign’s Brand Faces to Watch 2025 – Nawfal Mbamba, Director of Marketing and Communications, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Age: 29

Nominated by Hannah Castleton, PR Director:
As Nawfal’s newly appointed PR agency in the UAE, we’ve been blown away by his vision, drive, and strategic mindset. His ability to make our lives easier is such a refreshing way to work with a huge hotel client. His blend of creativity with strategy is what sets him apart. He’s not only elevating Al Baleed’s brand but also setting new benchmarks for hospitality marketing in the region and beyond.  We love working with you Nawfal!

Career highlights

We nominate Nawfal Mbamba as a Campaign Brand Face to Watch 2025. Rising from Management Trainee to Director of Marketing & Comms, he has driven innovation and visibility at Al Baleed Resort Salalah. His 2024 highlights include the Al Baleed Culinary Festival, record-breaking media reach, strong digital growth, and sustainability initiatives. A Hospitality Marketeer of the Year awardee, Nawfal’s strategic leadership and mentorship mark him as a standout force in hospitality marketing

Guiding principles

Nawfal is a strong advocate for developing Omani talent, mentoring his team across media hosting, bookings, and social media. He believes the future of Oman’s hospitality lies in empowering local professionals, creating a pipeline of skilled marketers to lead the industry forward.

Side hustle

Though he has no official side hustle, Nawfal informally serves as an in-house mystery shopper, visiting Anantara properties worldwide to gather insights and share feedback—consistently striving to enhance guest experiences for colleagues, friends, and future travelers.

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