Mohamed Abdallah has been appointed as Food & Beverage Director at Hotel Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Abu Dhabi
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has named Mohamed Abdallah its new director of F&B.
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Savino Leone has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Joining the hotel as of the 1st November 2020 with more than 25 years of hospitality experience, Savino has an extensive international career, having held previous roles spanning the globe in countries including Japan, Egypt, the UK, Dubai and France. Savino has been at the helm of several successful hotel openings and with a passion for food & beverage, he is committed to driving luxury service, quality standards and developing teams.
Tom Kooij has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Emirates Palace
With over 12 years of experience in the F&B scene, Kooij brings a wealth of knowledge to spearhead the department. Prior to joining Emirates Palace, Kooij was the F&B manager at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
Coralie Morales has been appointed as Director of Sales at Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana recently announced the appointment of Coralie Morales as the hotel's Director of Sales. In this role, Coralie will be an integral part of the hotel's commercial strategy committee and will be leading the sales team towards achieving the property's sales and revenue targets.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Announces Abu Dhabi Debut
One of Abu Dhabi's most prestigious hotels will be rebranded 1st October 2020 following the signing of a management agreement between Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and H.H. Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The property will be known as Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers and be the first of Hilton's luxury portfolio to operate in the UAE capital.
Saurabh Bakshi has been appointed as Area General Manager at Radisson Blu, Crowne Plaza, Yas Rotana, Yas Park In, Yas Centro, and Yas Staybridge Suites
Aldar Properties' (Aldar) hospitality arm has announced the appointment of Saurabh Bakshi as new area general manager for its Yas Plaza Hotels portfolio.
STR: Preliminary August data for Abu Dhabi hotels
Abu Dhabi's hotel industry reported improved performance levels from previous months, according to preliminary August 2020 data from STR. Compared with August 2019:
Manish Law has been appointed as Executive Chef at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
With more than 22 years of culinary experience, the Indian national will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at the hotel which includes a number of highly-regarded outlets including Fishmarket, Byblos Sur Mer, Cho Gao Marina Walk, and Circo.
Michael Koth has been appointed as General Manager & Area Vice President of Operations at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Seasoned hotelier Michael Koth has been appointed as General Manager of the iconic Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi and Area Vice President of Operations, overseeing Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, and the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai which is scheduled to open in 2021.
The Luxury Collection Debuts In Abu Dhabi With Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., today welcomed Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa to its unique ensemble of iconic hotels, marking the debut of the portfolio in the UAE capital. Just a 30-minute drive from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is located deep within the expansive landscape of Abu Dhabi. With a design reminiscent of a historic desert village, it is an intimate retreat suffused with natural beauty, unique tranquillity, and rare experiences.
Rachid Bakas has been promoted to Resort Manager at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts
Bakas will utilise his more than 16 years of experience to lead the teams across three Anantara Resorts on the island.
STR: Preliminary May data for Abu Dhabi hotels
Abu Dhabi's hotel industry reported improved but still relatively low performance levels, according to preliminary May data from STR. Compared with May 2019:
STR: Preliminary March data for Abu Dhabi hotels
Reflecting the circumstances around the COVID-19 pandemic, STR's preliminary March data for Abu Dhabi shows significant year-over-year declines in the three key performance metrics. Compared with March 2019 data:
Stefan Moerth has been appointed as Executive Chef at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
Moerth brings with him 30 years of experience at Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe and in luxury hotels around the world.
Wesam Khouran has been promoted to General Manager at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is pleased to announce Wesam Khouran as General Manager at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. In his new role, Wesam will oversee and drive the successful performance of the hotel in accordance with company standards, mission statement, vision, and values.Wesam brings a wealth of over 18 years' experience within the hospitality industry, with predominant expertise in F&B. Throughout his career, Wesam took part in 4 hotels opening in the Middle E ast with international well-established brands such as Four Seasons, Kempinski, Intercontinental and also Accor.Wesam's new role as General Manager comes as a promotion from his most recent position as Director of Operations at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. Here, he was responsible for pursuing outstanding quality of operations and high performance of the hotel. Alongside his experience with Sofitel, Wesam has over 7 years' experience with Pullman. His journey started when he joined the pre-opening team of Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates as Food & Beverage Manager. He then continued to grow his career when he was promoted to Food & Beverage Director at Pullman Deira City Center. Wesam then extended his scope at Pullman Deira City Center Residences where he was Residence Manager and Food & Beverage Director.In 2017, Wesam successfully completed the International Hospitality Management Program (IHMP) from ESSEC Business School Paris, the Accor's Glo bal fast-track Leadership Development Program for aspiring General Managers.
Michael Gremer has been appointed as Executive Chef at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Michael Gremer joins the hotel with more than two decades of experience behind him. He will be expected to maintain a high level of quality across all of the resort's F&B venues while also working on new menu ideas.
Tanujidera Lande has been appointed as Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi
In his role, Lande will apply his culinary experience to build diverse Asian menus. The chef has experience in Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines.
Osama Ibrahim has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Central Mafraq Abu Dhabi
Ibrahim, a Jordanian national, assumes his new position with 25 years of experience in hotel management and operations. Throughout his fruitful career, he has worked for a number of international hospitality chains, including Hilton, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and JW Marriott.
STR: Preliminary December Data For Abu Dhabi Hotels
STR's preliminary December 2019 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates strong room rates despite weakened demand.
Naji Makkawi has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
Five-star hotel InterContinental Abu Dhabi has appointed Naji Makkawi as executive assistant manager.