STR's preliminary October 2017 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates high demand and strong performance growth.Based on daily data from October, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
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Rotana Hotel Management is delighted to announce the promotion of Craig Bruce as Cluster General Manager for Hala Arjaan by Rotana alongside his current profile as General Manager at Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island.
With more than 15 years of experience, Ibrahim began his career in the front office department, eventually moving to the sales and marketing department.
STR's preliminary August 2017 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates performance declines consistent with significant supply growth. Based on daily data from August, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Centro Capital Centre & Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana situated near ADNEC, in the Capital Centre District of Abu Dhabi welcome Mr Chadi Nicolas as the new General Manager.
Al Ain Rotana has appointed Uwe Gundlach as the cluster director of revenue for both Al Ain Rotana and Hili Rayhaan by Rotana.
Schiller brings with him 25 years of work experience in the industry spanning the Pan Arab region, including stints in the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi has appointed Ulf Bremer, a hotelier with more than two decades’ work experience in the travel and hospitality industry, as general manager.
Emily Issa has been transferred to lead the Human Resources Department at Hili Rayhaan by Rotana hotel in May 2017. Coming from Syria, Emily joined Rotana as Paymaster at Afamia Rotana Resort, Syria on 01 November 2010. She later moved to the UAE in December 2011 where she joined Villa Rotana, Dubai as Human Resources Secretary. In October 2012, Emily got promoted to Human Resources Coordinator and in November 2013 she joined the pre-opening team of Hili Rayhaan by Rotana as Human Resources Officer and later as the Assistant Director of Human Resources at Al Ain Rotana in September 2015 before being promoted to her current position as Human Resources Manager.
Nick Heath has been appointed as the general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems and Neorcha today announced that Rosewood has implemented the Neorcha mobile application in its brand-new Rosewood hotel in Abu Dhabi. The application creates guest loyalty and encourages direct bookings and upsells, before, during and after the guest's stay.
Hilton today announced that Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort will be part of the AED12 billion development plan announced by Miral for the southern end of Yas Island, in efforts to further position the island among the world's most sought-after destinations by 2022. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort, opening in 2019, will be located in the Yas Bay, a 3-kilometre stretch that is anticipated to become one of the most iconic and vibrant waterfront destinations in the region. The resort's facilities will include a multi-purpose conference centre, seven dining outlets and an innovative urban beach concept with an infinity pool suspended above the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The resort is also nearby the 18,000 capacity Yas Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena designed to host large and intimate scale events including sporting competitions, major cultural performances, concerts and MICE activities.
ITB Berlin has announced a marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi (ITW), securing its involvement in the United Arab Emirates. The event is the fastest-growing travel trade show in the Middle East. Following its debut in 2015 it is due to take place for the second time at the ADNEC Exhibition Centre. On 25 and 26 November 2017, the event will be open to both trade and public visitors. ITB Berlin's involvement includes numerous marketing and promotional activities.
IHG hotels on Yas Island, the Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites have appointed Pascal Eggerstedt as their new General Manager. With 428-rooms at the Crowne Plaza and 164-rooms at Staybridge Suites, Eggerstedt will overlook the operations at both properties.
Amber Kumar has joined Centro Capital Centre and Capital Centre Arjaan as the cluster director of sales in Abu Dhabi.
In recent news from Abu Dhabi, there’s a new General Manager at the helm of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. German-born Axel Bethke has 25 years of international hospitality experience, most recently at a large luxury hotel (471 rooms) in Chengdu, China. With an Executive MBA degree along with an MBA diploma in tourism in France, Bethke has sought to understand hotel operations as a whole, working in various departments (Food & Beverage manager positions, Executive assistant manager) throughout his career. Along the way, he has worked in China, Jordan, Germany, Austria and the USA.
STR's preliminary April 2017 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates occupancy growth and lower room rates. Based on daily data from April, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi announces the promotion of Mark Sterner to General Manager. A highly accomplished hospitality professional with over 21 years’ experience, Mark has held the role of Hotel Manager of the iconic five-star hotel since 2014. He oversees the entire hotel operations whilst continuing to lead the team to exceed every guests’ expectations.
The five-star Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana has appointed Sherif Malak as director of business development.