Adam Harvey has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Shangri La Hotel and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Harvey brings more than 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry in London and the UAE.
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Anja van Zyl has been appointed as Executive Chef at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi has appointed Anja Van Zyl as the hotel's executive chef.Van Zyl's culinary career of twenty years has seen her work at destinations including her home country Namibia where she worked as a chef at Mount Nelson and the Relais & Châteaux Asara Estate & Hotel.
STR: Preliminary June data for Abu Dhabi hotels
STR's preliminary June 2019 data for Abu Dhabi, United Emirates, indicates high performance due to double-digit demand growth.Based on daily data from June, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Karim Nahas has been appointed as Complex General Manager at Centro Capital Centre and Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana
Rotana has appointed Karim Nahas as complex general manager for its three properties based within the Capital Centre development in Abu Dhabi.
Ahmed Hamdy has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa | Courtyard Marriott WTC Abu Dhabi
Marriott International has appointed Ahmed Hamdy as the cluster director of sales for The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa | Courtyard Marriott WTC Abu Dhabi.
Renjith Chandran has been appointed as General Manager at Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort
A hospitality expert with over 19 years of experience in some of the most exclusive renowned hotels around the world, Renjith will now take charge of all aspects of the five-star property and will be responsible for day-to-day operations for the strategic direction of the hotel. He will also ensure that all stages of the programme are executed seamlessly, while maintaining high-quality service standards.
Kevin Lawless has been appointed as General Manager at Danat Al Ain Resort
Kevin joined the Danat Hotels & Resorts Group in 2010 as Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing at Al Raha Beach Hotel working his way up to General Manager of Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort and Dhafra Beach Hotel prior to this new role.Bringing his more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Kevin will lead Danat Al Ain Resort, the five-sta r with 216-key property overseeing its entire operations and strategies.Talking about this new role , Kevin said "I am extremely excited to lead this magnificent resort with extensive F&B and recreational facilities and the amazing team that truly make this property a distinct destination. I believe that "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" by Mahatma Gandhi and it is and will always be my guiding principle in leading this resort.Before joining the group, Kevin worked at Ramada Hotel and Dubai World Trade Center.
Craig Bruce has been appointed as General Manager at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Prior to this role, Bruce was the cluster general manager of Yas Island Rotana, Centro Yas Island and Hala Arjaan by Rotana.
STR: Preliminary April data for Abu Dhabi hotels
STR's preliminary April 2019 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates high demand and occupancy levels. Based on daily data from April, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort and Spa, a new wellness retreat in Abu Dhabi
Set deep within the mesmerising desert landscape of Abu Dhabi, the Talise Spa at the brand new Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort and Spa is a hallmark intimate destination offering a sense of wellbeing and tranquillity. Suffused with peaceful beauty and focused on sensory experiences to offer the perfect escape, the spa is nestled within an exclusive natural environment.
Slim Ben Chahla has been appointed as Executive Chef at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri
Slim Ben Chahla takes the reins of the kitchen at Bord Eau, Abu Dhabi's most popular French restaurant.
STR: Preliminary February Data For Abu Dhabi Hotels
STR's preliminary February 2019 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates lower occupancy but significantly higher room rates. Based on daily data from February, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Escape To Abu Dhabi’s Ultimate Desert Retreat: Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa Now Open
Jumeirah Group expands portfolio in Abu Dhabi with a luxury desert resort featuring Arabian style rooms, magnificent villas with private pools and a destination spa.
Chadi Nicolas has been appointed as General Manager at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, the 5-star family-resort situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi, overlooking the beautiful shores of the Arabian sea and Presidential Palace, welcomes back Mr. Chadi Nicolas as General Manager.
Nicolas Messian has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Emirates Palace
Messian, a French national, joins from the The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, where he held a similar position. He will now work closely with general manager, Martin Cramer, who has been at Emirates Palace since 2018.
Hans Schiller has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi
German national Schiller has more than 26 years' hospitality experience, working across the Middle East and Africa in countries including the UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, among others. He was previously cluster general manager of Hilton Abu Dhabi and Hilton Al Ain. Schiller graduated from the Dr. Speiser Hotel Management School and also has a Kitchen Apprentice Degree in Culinary Skills. He began his journey in the hotel industry in 1989. He joined the Hilton family in 2008 as director of operations for Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza in Egypt, and joined the Hilton Abuja in Nigeria in 2012. Moving to Saudi Arabia next, he took on the role of cluster general manager of Doubletree by Hilton Riyadh - Al Muroj Business Gate and Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya in 2014. In 2016, he added the Doubletree by Hilton Dhahran to his portfolio. Following his stint in Saudi Arabia, Schiller moved to UAE as cluster general manager for Hilton Abu Dhabi and Hilton Al Ain.
Souffian Zaeraoui has been appointed as Complex GM at Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan has appointed Souffian Zaeraoui as the complex's new general manager.
Radisson Blu Opens Two New Hotels In Abu Dhabi
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both landmark hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the vibrant and iconic sea walk of Abu Dhabi, while the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Al Ain is situated in one of the UAE's cultural gems, known as the Garden City for its natural springs, plantations and lush palm groves.
Jumeirah Group opens its first luxury “Eco-Conscious” Resort on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah Group today announces the opening of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, the group's first luxury "eco-conscious" Resort, nestled on the pristine shores of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Khalifa Fund to showcase SMEs from hospitality sector at SIAL
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) will be showcasing its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage and hospitality sectors which comprise 18 per cent of the fund's projects at the upcoming SIAL Middle East 2018.The event will run from December 10 to 12, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.The fund's participation in SIAL Middle East 2018 complements the fund's ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurs and to promote a culture of entrepreneurship by supporting them in exploring new markets, expanding business horizons, promoting their products and services, and by developing their businesses in line with the Abu Dhabi Government Accelerator's Program 'Tomorrow 21,' launched by HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to build a sustainable, knowledge-based economy, to motivate business and investment, and to develop the society and a culture of innovation.