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Kaesta Mcfee has been promoted to Executive Chef at Centro Capital Centre

Mr Kaesta Mcfee, who previously held the role of Executive Chef for Centro Capital Centre has now been promoted as Cluster Executive Chef for Capital Centre Arjaan and Centro Capital Centre. A Canadian national, Chef Kaesta brings with him more than 20 years of experience in international cuisines having worked with Hotel Chains in Singapore and Canada prior to relocating to UAE. Being with Centro for more than 2 years, he is well versed with the brand standards and has been a significant contributor in overlooking the Kitchens operations in compliance with the highest levels.

Schalk van der Merwe has joined Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana as director of human resources

Prior to his appointment Van der Merwe worked as a group human resource manager where he was responsible for the complete human resources function and development, after which he joined Rotana as an assistant director of human resources in Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi.Van der Merwe has worked in human resources for several companies, as well as educational institutions in South Africa, throughout his career.

Hotels form vital plank in Aldar plans to diversify revenue | thenational.ae

Aldar plans to open more hotels as part of its ongoing efforts to diversify revenues beyond those earned from property sales.

“There is definitely a need for serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi, there is demand for four- and three-star level hotels in the city of Abu Dhabi," says Mohammed Al Mubarak, Aldar’s chief executive.

Its development projects will increasingly feature serviced apartments and hotels to complement residential and retail components. “A lot of our future thinking is going that route," he says.