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Sietze Hoefnagel has been appointed as Director of Operations at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort has announced the appointment of Sietze Hoefnagel as its new director of operations. Hoefnagel has over 15 years of international hospitality experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, that he brings to the new role at the resort.

Anantara
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Sietze Hoefnagel

In his new role, Hoefnagel will oversee daily operations that provide quality guest experiences, while also focusing on team development, operational efficiency, and innovative service delivery.

Most recently, Hoefnagel occupied the role as hotel manager at Mondrian Singapore Duxton. During this time, he managed large teams and delivered superior guest experiences that earned the hotel enhanced guest satisfaction scores and an improved online reputation.

Hoefnagel originally gained a Master's Degree in operations management from the University of Manchester, and proceeded to begin his career in Cairo with Sofitel. Following this, he advanced to other prestigious roles with luxury brands like W Hotels and Mondrian.

He successfully took on pre-opening roles in South Korea and Ibiza before his most recent role in Singapore. His journey has been defined by a commitment to enhancing guest satisfaction, driving revenue growth, optimising operations and driving community collaborations.

Sietze Hoefnagel is an alumnus of Hotelschool The Hague – Class of 2006.

General Management Middle East United Arab Emirates Ras al Khaimah
Anantara
Hotel Brand

Anantara. The word in Sanskrit means "without end" and evokes the freedom, movement and harmony that are the spirit of the Anantara Experience. Each Anantara Resort draws its strength from the rich cultural traditions, historic heritage and natural beauty of its destination. As such, every experience is a unique voyage of discovery and inspiration that is distinctly Anantara.

Minor
Management CompanyBrand OwnerHotel Group

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, pursuing its vision of crafting a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a...