Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has announced the promotion of Dennis Sorensen to General Manager. Sorensen had served as Resort Manager since June 2025, overseeing the full scope of operations at the resort, located on the Ummahat Islands in the Red Sea.
A promotion following more than a year at the helm of operations
In its announcement, the resort’s management highlighted the role Sorensen has played since his arrival, noting that since joining Nujuma he had played an essential part in shaping the resort’s journey, bringing more than two decades of experience gained at The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International.
Management added that his leadership, passion and commitment to the resort’s Ladies and Gentlemen continued to inspire the team in creating memorable experiences at what it described as their sanctuary in the sky.
A career built across Ritz-Carlton, Marriott and the Caribbean
Before joining Nujuma, Dennis Sorensen spent more than two years as General Manager of Ilma, the inaugural ship of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, leading its launch between February 2023 and May 2025. There, he oversaw all onboard hospitality operations, including accommodation, dining, wellness and destination experiences.
He had previously led operations at the St. Regis Toronto as Hotel Manager, from September 2021 to February 2023, a period during which the property earned the dual Forbes Five Star distinction for its hotel and spa in 2023.
His career with Ritz-Carlton dates back to 2010. From June 2016 to September 2021, he served as Executive Assistant Manager of Food & Beverage at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Puerto Rico. Before that, he rose through the food and beverage department at Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, from restaurant manager to assistant director and then director of food and beverage, between 2010 and 2016. His hospitality career began in 2006 with the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts group in Tenerife, where he held several food and beverage management positions until 2010.
A graduate in International Hospitality Management from Oxford Brookes University (2007–2008) and Copenhagen Hospitality College (2002–2005), Dennis Sorensen also holds several certificates from Cornell University in strategic leadership, executive leadership and high-performance management.
Nujuma, a distinguished address since its opening
Since taking up his role, Dennis Sorensen has overseen several accolades earned by the property, including Forbes Five Star Winner status in 2026 and two keys awarded by the MICHELIN Guide in 2025. The resort also won Best New Hotel at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence in 2026, as well as the “Best of the Best” distinction from Robb Report Hong Kong’s travel, experience and hospitality edition.
Nujuma also features on Travel + Leisure’s 2025 It List and Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Hot List. Its spa was honoured at the World Spa Awards 2025 as the Middle East and Saudi Arabia’s best resort spa.
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At a glance by The Hospitality Tribune
Dennis Sorensen promoted to General Manager of Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Previously served as Resort Manager at Nujuma since June 2025
Brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience across Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International
Former opening General Manager of Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (2023-2025)
Held Hotel Manager role at St. Regis Toronto, which earned double Forbes Five Star status in 2023
Holds leadership certificates from Cornell University
