Originally from Australia, Cavaco holds dual Portuguese and Australian nationality, and joins the Abu Dhabi property directly from Portugal, where he has worked for 18 years in the tourism industry.
Petra Solle, multi-property director of human resources, has previously worked as a human resources professional across a variety of Marriott hotels in the UK. Solle brings a strong knowledge of Marriott operations and human resources to her new role, having been a part of the pre-opening team of Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi as director of human resources, successfully opening the hotel in December 2014.
Shaun Dean, multi-property director of revenue, is a hugely experienced revenue leader, responsible for developing and implementing effective commercial sales strategies across the UK region. Dean began his career in hospitality as a graduate trainee in Paris, France in 1992 and went on to become Marriott’s first UK director of group strategy and business evaluation in 2008. As a multi-property director of revenue, Dean will be overseeing 574 keys divided amongst the Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi and the Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown Abu Dhabi.
Nicholas A. Rana, director of sales and marketing, started his career in the sales discipline at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel in 2003. Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi will be Rana’s fifth hotel opening with Marriott across five different countries and three distinct Marriott brands. he will be responsible for sales and marketing for both properties and in seeing through the launch of the first Marriott Hotel in the capital.
Dickson has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Dickson joined Marriott in 2008 as director of operations at Wailea Beach Resort & Spa in Maui, Hawaii. Previously he worked as resident manager in 2009 at JW Marriott in Phuket, followed by director of operations at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square. He was appointed GM in 2013 at Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club in the UK.
Marriott International has appointed the executive team to oversee the opening of Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi and Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown Abu Dhabi.Earlier this month, David Lance was appointed general manager for the two hotels. Lance brings over 20 years of experience to this role, having worked at properties aropund the world. Most recently, Lance joins Marriott in Abu Dhbai from Marriott Executive Apartments, Sukhumvit Park in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was also general manager.
St Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed a new executive assistant manager food and beverage, as well as a new director of sales.
St Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed a new executive assistant manager food and beverage, as well as a new director of sales.
Robert Clark has joined Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi as the new GM at the property.
A shimmering new landmark of warm hospitality and luxury accommodation is now open in a prime waterfront location in the United Arab Emirates capital: welcome to the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island. The Hotel is solely developed by Mubadala Real Estate & Infrastructure, which is also the developer of Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi's business and lifestyle destination.
Having served at several Hilton and Starwood properties prior to his appointment, the Serbian-born Acimovic is returning to the UAE capital with a wealth of experience managing luxury hotels and resorts in the UK, Australia and the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi. Situated on Yas Island, one of the world's leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the immersive theme park. The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, is set to open in 2018. Construction is underway and rides are in production.
Raja Saeed has been transferred to head the F&B department at Hili Rayhaan by Rotana hotels in Al-Ain. Prior to this, Raja was the F&B Manager at BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana hotels in Dubai while also assisting in the openings of the Salalah Rotana resort and the Burgu & Tango Arjaan by Rotana hotels on Istanbul, Turkey. Raja began his career after graduating from Schiller International University in Engelberg, Switzerland at Hyatt International hotels as an F&B Management trainee and has subsequently worked in various hospitality companies such as Burj Al Arab, Roya International, Royal Catering, Millennium Plaza Dubai as well as consultancy work for a number of pre-opening restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Having been in the UAE for over 35 years, he brings with him a wealth of local contacts as well as excellent networks with suppliers and other hoteliers.
Georges El Khoury joined Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island as Director of Business Development.
The Crowne Plaza in Yas Island Abu Dhabi has appointed Allana Thomas as the properties new hotel manager.
Gates’ has over 30 years experience with international hotel chains and restaurants. He worked previously on the pre-opening team for Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa resort, and in addition to the UAE and Bahrain, he has worked in properties in Australia, Republic of Vanuatu, Maldives and Russian (Sochi and Moscow).
With its opening in the UAE capital just a few months away, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning May 1, 2016. Inspired by the city's modern Arabic aesthetic, the 34-story glass tower shimmers with a pattern of long vertical "baguettes" in the vibrant colours of textile displays in local souks. A beautiful design detail, they are also among many environmentally advanced, energy-saving features of the all-new building.
Counting down to its opening later this year, Four Seasons introduces the General Manager and senior executive team of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, its first hotel in the UAE capital.
Charged with personally interviewing every candidate to find those special people who are now becoming the staff at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Ramirez was most recently at the flagship Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, and has previously worked at Four SeasonsHotel Doha.
Originally from Spain, Garcia has been with Four Seasons since 2000, rising through the ranks in sales and marketing and revenue management. Now overseeing much of the guest experience at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, the multi-lingual hotelier is also a graduate of the prestigious hotel management program at Cornell University.