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JA Resorts & Hotels appoints Shanadi Liyanage as Cluster Director of Marketing

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Leading the marketing strategy for JA Ocean View Hotel and The Manor Hotel by JA, Liyanage brings a creative edge to brand positioning, strategic planning and innovative storytelling within the luxury hospitality space.

Shanadi Liyanage, Cluster Director of Marketing, JA Ocean View Hotel and The Manor Hotel by JA.Shanadi Liyanage, Cluster Director of Marketing, JA Ocean View Hotel and The Manor Hotel by JA.

UAE hospitality brand JA Resorts & Hotels has revealed two new appointments with Shanadi Liyanage taking up the role of Cluster Director of Marketing, overseeing JA Ocean View Hotel and The Manor Hotel by JA, while Philip Hardie takes the lead on JA Ocean View Hotel’s diverse dining scene as Director of Food & Beverages.

Both leaders bring extensive expertise, creativity and fresh perspectives to their roles, aiming to craft moments that truly resonate with guests and carry forward JA Resorts & Hotels’ legacy. 

Now leading the marketing strategy for two of the group’s properties, JA Ocean View Hotel and The Manor Hotel by JA, Liyanage brings a creative edge to brand positioning, strategic planning and innovative storytelling within the luxury hospitality space.

A passionate lifestyle marketer, she draws inspiration from her personal interests in gastronomy, vibrant mixology, fashion, architecture, music, design and public relations – insights that will prove valuable in continuing to shape JA Ocean View Hotel into a distinctive lifestyle destination in the heart of JBR. 

Originally from Sri Lanka and having studied Business and Social Entrepreneurship at Antioch University in California, Liyanage has built a career in lifestyle hospitality. Known for her ability to connect effortlessly with people from all walks of life, she has worked with renowned names such as The Dubai EDITION, along with several other five-star lifestyle hospitality concepts.

Throughout her career, she’s backed numerous impactful campaigns, shaped brand identities, and brought big ideas to life, including collaborations with Netflix’s Dubai Bling and Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Dubai.  

Commenting on the appointments, Tim Quarm, Regional General Manager of JA Resorts & Hotels, commented, ‘We are delighted to welcome both Shanadi and Philip to the JA family. Shanadi’s creative marketing approach and ability to connect with today’s lifestyle-driven traveller, paired with Philip’s strong leadership and passion for innovative dining, bring a powerful synergy to JA Ocean View Hotel. Their combined experience will play a crucial role in shaping the guest journey, and we look forward to seeing how they will elevate the experience across both properties and the overall brand.”

Philip Hardie, Director of Food & Beverages at JA Ocean View Hotel
Philip Hardie, Director of Food & Beverages at JA Ocean View Hotel

Since starting his career almost two decades ago, Philip Hardie, Director of Food & Beverages at JA Ocean View Hotel,  has developed and led numerous successful dining concepts alongside renowned global hospitality brands, in the UK and the Middle East.

Before joining the team, he spent 10 years with Marriott, overseeing F&B operations across several leading properties in Dubai. His previous roles include Mina Seyahi Resort, where he led 16 venues, including the iconic Barasti Beach Bar.  

Backed by his innovative and guest-focused approach, Hardie aims to elevate each outlet with fresh concepts, operational efficiency and a strong focus on delivering standout moments at every touchpoint. 

Tags:AppointmentappointmentsJA Ocean View HotelJA Resorts & HotelsJA Resorts and HotelsmarketingPhilip HardieShanadi LiyanageThe Manor Hotel by JATim Quarm
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Anup Oommen is the Editor of Campaign Middle East at Motivate Media Group, a well-reputed moderator, and a multiple award-winning journalist with more than 15 years of experience at some of the most reputable and credible global news organisations, including Reuters, CNN, and Motivate Media Group. As the Editor of Campaign Middle East, Anup heads market-leading coverage of advertising, media, marketing, PR, events and experiential, digital, the wider creative industries, and more, through the brand’s digital, print, events, directories, podcast and video verticals. As such he’s a key stakeholder in the Campaign Global brand, the world’s leading authority for the advertising, marketing and media industries, which was first published in the UK in 1968.
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