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Communications | Media | Coaching
Katie King is a communications consultant, media contributor and marketing coach with over 17 years of experience across hospitality, travel and luxury brands.
Having working closely with leading global and local PR agencies including Baccus, MMGY Hills Balfour, Burson and more, she provides high-impact support across press release writing, media relations, campaign development and account delivery - combining senior in-house experience with hands-on execution.
PR SUPPORT
Press release writing
Media pitching and relations
PR strategy development
Campaign ideation and headline creation
Press trip planning and hosting
PR account management, support and administration
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In the Media
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Executive Coaching & Marketing Mentorship
for Leaders, Founders & Future Talent
Katie King provides executive coaching for hotel leaders, hospitality business owners and university students, supporting those looking to elevate their marketing, build independence or achieve academic success.
A lecturer for more than five years, specialising in PR and Marketing at Leeds Beckett University, recognised as a leading hotel marketeer within the MENA region and Highly Commended at the Hotelier of the Year Awards 2019, her coaching is grounded in real-world experience and extensive strategic experience. She has also previously taught at Nottingham Trent University and delivered business coaching through the European Union Regional Development Fund.
Coaching covers brand positioning, marketing strategy, PR, career development and university degree support, with each programme tailored to individual goals.
For a tailored coaching plan, drop Katie a line here: hello@katiekingandco.com
Expertise & Experience
Katie King brings two decades of experience across hospitality, travel and luxury brands, with a career shaped by senior in-house marketing roles at globally recognised names including Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, widely regarded as the world’s most luxurious hotel. She later served as Director of Marketing for the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, leading its launch in Dubai in 2018 — experience that underpins her deep understanding of both brand positioning and commercial performance.
Alongside her consultancy work, Katie is a lecturer in PR and Marketing, the Founder and Creative Director of Maison Studio 8, and the founder of The Phoebe Foundation, an animal welfare charity set to launch in 2027.
Career History
Freelance PR Consultant
Katie King & Co Ltd
2020 – Present
University Lecturer
Leeds Beckett University / Nottingham Trent University
2021 – Present
Maison Studio 8
Founder & Creative Director
2020 – Present
Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, Dubai
Director of Marketing
March 2018 – July 2020
Rixos Hotels UAE
Cluster Head of Marketing
April 2016 – March 2018
H Hospitality Collection
Cluster Director of Marketing
December 2014 – April 2016
One&Only Resorts
Assistant Director of PR
April 2014 – December 2014
Jumeirah Group
PR Manager – Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
PR Manager – Cluster (7 Properties)
PR Executive – Cluster & Burj Al Arab
April 2011 – April 2014
"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Katie across a number of projects, including Tatvani in Thailand and the Maldivian resorts Meyyafushi and Fushifaru, where she has been instrumental in supporting the marketing and PR infrastructure behind the scenes.
Katie is highly professional, exceptionally well organised, and brings a depth of experience that is immediately reassuring. She has a natural ability to cut through complexity, offer clear, practical advice, and keep projects moving forward with calm efficiency.
What sets Katie apart is not just her technical capability, but how easy she is to work with. She is thoughtful, collaborative, and a genuinely great sounding board: someone you can rely on for both strategic input and day-to-day execution.
I would not hesitate to recommend her to any organisation looking for a strong, experienced and highly dependable marketing and PR professional."
Varun Sharma
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