Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl, the first Grand Hyatt hotel to open in the United Arab Emirates" capital city, Abu Dhabi. The luxury property combines iconic brand elements and awe-inspiring design and architecture with a central location in the capital that offers easy access to world-class shopping, dining and cultural events.
Centro Capital Centre in Abu Dhabi has appointed Kamal Haider as the new director of rooms.
Julia Gimadyeva has joined the team at Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi as the new director of sales and marketing.
The Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce the arrival of Executive Chef Guillem Pla Camps, whom will be leading the transformation of the award-winning 18 Degrees and the hotel's catering operations.Camps brings a 20+year culinary experience journey to the F&B operation. Starting in Spain, he nurtured his cooking styles and influences through kitchens in Barcelona, Cannes, Bahrain, Doha, and Andorra, to name a few. He owned a Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain, and traveled to the Middle East to expand his fine dining and Arabic cuisine styles. Chef Camps plans to elevate the 18 Degrees concept into a fine casual dining experience, with special focus on creating menus that highlight locally grown and sourced ingredients. Diners can expect ap-proachable cuisine with infused flavors from across the globe, including traditional Arabic spice profiles that reflect the hotel's creative expression of local culture.Chef embraced a culinary career after learning how to cook as a child, and takes inspiration from chef Joan Rocca. Chef feels strongly that cooking should be imbibed with love, passion, and care- and that the customer feedback is crucial to the plate's success.
STR's preliminary April 2018 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates higher occupancy levels and lower room rates. Based on daily data from April, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
InterContinental Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of new General Manager Neil Houghton to manage overall hotel operations for the award-winning hotel located in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Ibrahim was appointed to head the Hili Rayhaan by Rotana team following an extensive background of working with Rotana Group for 14 years. Joining the organization in 2004, Ibrahim was first employed as Front Office Manager at Queen Centre Arjaan Damascus, a position he held until December 2005. He then moved to Al Bustan Rotana in Dubai as Front Office Duty Manager up until September 2006. Simultaneously, he moved to several Rotana Properties as a Director of Front Office and Director of Rooms within UAE from October 2006 till February 2015. His role prior to joining Hili Rayhaan was the Acting General Manager at Burgu and Tango Arjaan by Rotana, Istanbul, Turkey from July 2016 till April 2018. Ibrahim graduated from Damascus, Syria with a Diploma in Hotels and Tourism Management.
Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi has appointed Arlette Richter-Picardo as the new director of sales and marketing.Incorporating over 10 years of hospitality and tourism experience in her new role, Richter-Picardo will oversee the sales aspects of the hotel's occupancy, events and catering, as well as its marketing and communication strategies.An accomplished and result-focused professional, Richter-Picardo began a dedicated career in the hotel industry as an Events Manager in a variety of UK and UAE-based five-star hotels, eventually stepping up in the ranks to achieve senior management positions. She is most notable for her recent roles such as the project manager for Events Sales at Starwood Central London in 2011, and her journey from being the director of events to assistant director of sales at St. Regis Abu Dhabi in 2012.As the director of sales and marketing, Richter-Picardo will further strengthen Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi's brand with impeccable sales and marketing efforts that focus on increasing revenue and contributing to the overall business strategy of the property.
STR's preliminary February 2018 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates strong occupancy growth but lower rates due to difficult-to-match comparisons from 2017. Based on daily data from February, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi has appointed of Arlette Richter-Picardo as the new director of sales & marketing. She will oversee the sales aspects of the hotel's occupancy, events and catering, as well as its marketing and communication strategies.
Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced it has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi United Hospitality LLC to develop Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort in Abu Dhabi. Expected to welcome guests from September 2018, Al Wathba Desert Resort will be developed by leading hospitality company, Abu Dhabi United Hospitality and operated by Jumeirah.
Al Mordaa has more than 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Having worked at InterContinental Abu Dhabi since 2008 as a guest service supervisor, he brings expertise and proficiency in guest experience within the hotel. Before joining InterContinental Abu Dhabi since nearly 10 years, he has held other guest experience positions at both Starwood and Four Seasons hotels. Al Mordaa will undertake responsibility of the rooms division through a team of 216 members including recreation, marina, housekeeping, front office and health & safety departments. During his time at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Al Mordaa received the highly coveted "Manager of the Year" award for his outstanding work during 2015-2016.
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation has appointed Karim Nahas to the role of general manager at the soon-to-open Pearl Rotana Abu Dhabi. The new hotel is set to open in Abu Dhabi at the beginning of March 2018.
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, the sophisticated waterfront property located on Abu Dhabi"s upscale business and lifestyle destination, welcomes Olivier Thomas as General Manager.
Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort has appointed Shafeek Mohammed as the property's new executive housekeeper.
Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort has appointed Shafeek Mohammed as the property's new executive housekeeper.
Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi has appointed Martin Cramer as its new general manager on January 16, 2018. To his new job, Cramer brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara has promoted Daniella Swanepoel to the role of director of spa.
STR's preliminary December 2017 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates significant performance growth. Based on daily data from December, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Yasmine Farouk has been appointed as the new cluster director of human resources for Hilton Abu Dhabi and Hilton Al Ain.