The St. Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed Annie Turnell in the position of PR & communications manager.

British born Turnell has previously worked at Dubai-based Toh Public Relations as a senior account manager. She was responsible for a number of hospitality accounts including JW Marriott Marquis, Alila Jabal Akhdar, Zuma UAE, Jean-Georges Dubai and Jumeriah Restaurant Group.

In early 2016, Turnell relocated to Abu Dhabi handling communications for Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island as PR manager during the hotel’s opening phase.

In her new role, Turnell will be responsible for managing and facilitating the property's strategic PR, marketing and digital communications.