The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) Group’s Tourism365
has announced the appointment of Josep-Antón Grases as its new chief
executive officer. Grases brings over three decades of experience in the
leisure travel and hospitality industry to the role.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, ADNEC Group managing director and group CEO,
expressed confidence in Grases's abilities, stating, “With his vast
experience and proven track record in the travel and hospitality
industry, we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in driving
the growth and success of our division, further enhancing our offerings
and delivering exceptional experiences to our clients.”
Before his appointment as CEO, Grases served as chief operating
officer at Tourism365 earlier in 2024, where he led several
transformative initiatives.
He was instrumental in expanding cruise operations across five Gulf
countries, initiating new services in Oman and Saudi Arabia, and
increasing the company’s presence in the UK and Germany to eight new
destinations. He also consolidated the Stopover operation at Abu Dhabi
International Airport and increased corporate accounts related to
business travel.
As CEO, Grases aims to leverage his extensive experience to enhance the division’s offerings and drive growth
“I am excited to be leading the dynamic team at Tourism365 and
contribute to its mission of transcending the ordinary, to turn every
journey and every stay into a chapter of cherished memories,” he said.