Philip Wooller is STR’s area director for the Middle East and Africa and is based in Dubai. He spent two decades in hospitality, and his career has spanned several senior positions in hotel operations and management, sales, marketing and revenue management for a variety of hotel companies, including Britannia Hotels, Thistle Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels and Crown Hotels. Philip joined The Bench in 2006 and transferred to the STR team in 2008. Philip frequently presents at major conferences and events, and has been interviewed by various local and international publications. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a degree in Hospitality Management.