Bana Toukan has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Capital Gate
Bana Toukan has joined the team at Hyatt Capital Gate as the new director of sales and marketing.
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Aloft Brand to Open Second Hotel in the UAE
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement to open a new 172-room Aloft hotel in Al Ain, the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE. Scheduled to debut in 2016, Aloft Al Ain will be the first Starwood property to open in Al Ain and the second Aloft hotel in the UAE joining Aloft Abu Dhabi, which opened in 2009. Catering to the next generation of travelers, Aloft delivers urban- inspired design, innovative technologies and a lively social atmosphere featuring live music performances.
A new era in Rotana's history - Omer Kaddouri named new President & CEO
Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the region with a portfolio of properties across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, has undergone big changes at the top as Co-Founder, Selim El Zyr passes the lead on to Omer Kaddouri, the new President & CEO of Rotana. El Zyr will continue to serve in an advisory role as the Vice Chairman of the Board moving forward.
Aaishah Bohari has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Aaishah Bohari has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. She brings with her over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in luxury hotels across four different countries. Previous experience includes stints at Park Hyatt Saigon, Angsana Laguna Phuket and Maikhao Dream Hotels & Resorts Thailand.
Olery to Provide Technology for World's First Social Media Powered Hotel Classification System
Olery, the leading provider of guest experience management tools for the hospitality industry, announced today that is has signed a deal with the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority to provide them with the technology behind their recently announced next step in in their hotel classification system.
Stewart Selbie has been named General Manager at St Regis Saadiyat Resort
Stewart Selbie is to leave his role as complex general manager of The Westin Dubai and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina to take charge of the vacant GM position at the St Regis Saadiyat Resort, Abu Dhabi.
St. Regis Surpasses 30 Hotels & Resorts with the Opening of the St. Regis Abu Dhabi
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi in the capital of the U.A.E, marking the brand's second hotel in Abu Dhabi and third St. Regis hotel to open in the Middle East since the brand was introduced into the region two years ago. Having more than doubled its global footprint in the last five years to 31 hotels, St. Regis continues to reinforce its position as a leader in luxury hospitality.
Ameya Sapre has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Prior to joining Rotana, Sapre worked with Harrods Restaurants in the UK, where he was involved in the opening of the award-winning pop up restaurant French Laundry with chef Thomas Kellar.
Hilton Worldwide Opens Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognised hospitality brand in the Middle East, today announced the opening of Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi following a refurbishment and rebranding programme. The hotel joins the company's burgeoning UAE portfolio and will add an additional 281 rooms to Hilton Worldwide's growing 3000+ UAE room total. Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi is a visually stunning, curved glass property ideally located close to Abu Dhabi International Airport as well as the city's National Exhibition Centre and in the heart of Abu Dhabi's new Capital District. With an abundance of corporate facilities including a 700-capacity grand ballroom and separate 500-capacity function room, five large meeting rooms, two boardrooms and a complimentary business centre, the hotel is well placed to maximise on the city's flourishing MICE market. Leisure visitors are also very well catered for and will welcome the luxurious and spacious spa, complete with 15 treatment rooms, sauna and whirlpool, a 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor and outdoor pool. A mouth-watering choice of seven different bars and restaurants, all serving a wide range of international cuisine and offering panoramic views of the city, will appeal to discerning foodies and diners. Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: "The opening of Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi continues the outstanding 40-year legacy the company's flagship hotel brand has enjoyed with the UAE. With so many new striking features, the hotel is set to become an exceptional example of the high standards, quality and unrivalled experience guests expect from the region's pre-eminent international hospitality brand." Described as an 'architectural masterpiece', the all-glass curved wave design of Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi defines the exterior of the property giving the hotel high visibility and iconic landmark status. Walking through the entrance, the interior does not disappoint with impressive, light-filled public spaces and comfortable guest accommodation ranging from classic and deluxe rooms to spacious junior and presidential suites - all finished with signature design pieces of marble bathrooms and featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa said: "Today's announcement is particularly timely with all economic indicators suggesting Abu Dhabi is enjoying an exciting phase of visitor growth. This strategy, implemented by the local tourism authority, provides the perfect foundation for the hospitality sector to prosper and upscale hotels such as Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi will, in turn, help strengthen Abu Dhabi's reputation as a key global business and leisure destination." Abu Dhabi's ability to attract premier global events such as Formula One and the Volvo Ocean Race is helping to boost year-on-year tourism success. The past 12 months have been a particular highlight for the Emirate with the capital reporting almost seven million guest nights during 2012, a rise of 13% on the previous year and, according to rankings by global meetings and events specialist, International Congress & Convention Association's (ICCA), Abu Dhabi has now entered the top 100 busiest global meetings destinations for the first time, a rise of 134 places.
Michel Nader has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Abu Dhabi
Nader, who has more than 15 years of hospitality experience, first joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 1999 as assistant F&B manager at the Le Bristol Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. Since then he has held various management positions in Lebanon, Egypt and Spain, with his previous position being general manager of the Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian in Spain, which he joined in March 2008.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Unveils The Largest Hotel Suite In The United Arab Emirates
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, has unveiled the resort’s flagship Royal Suite, the largest hotel suite in the United Arab Emirates. Spanning a lavish 2,100 square metres with four bedrooms, the duplex occupies the top two floors of the resort’s west wing and is priced at AED 130,000 per night.
Bill Loveday has been appointed as General Manager at Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat
Monte-Carlo Beach Club on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island has appointed Bill Loveday as the new general manager.
Daniel van der Heijden has been appointed as deputy general manager at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Heijden will oversee the hotel’s general operations, and along with the hotel’s executive team will assist the general manager in the current redevelopment project at the hotel.
Emma Golubeva has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
A Belarusian national, Emma has more than 12 years’ experience in hospitality industry. She started her career in hospitality in 2001 with Russian Tour Operator Mostravel in Antalya, Turkey. After two years she moved to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt with the same company. In 2003, she transferred to Abu Dhabi and started her career in hotel industry as Senior Guest Relation Officer with Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, where she worked in Front Office and Sales departments and grew to Sales Manager position. In 2009 she joined pre-opening team of Rotana & Centro hotels on Yas Island as Director of Business Development. Early this year, she was appointed by Novotel & Adagio Al Bustan Abu Dhabi which is expected to open during summer 2013, and joined pre-opening team as Director of Sales & Marketing.
Holger Schroth has been named General Manager at Emirates Palace
Early June 2013, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, a Kempinski hotel, named Holger Schroth as its new general manager. He replaced Bugra Berberoglu, who left his position to take up his new post as deputy vice president of Kempinski for the Middle East, Africa and Asia in Dubai.
Mark Deere has been named General Manager at Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island
Mark holds a BSc Honours Degree in Hotel and Catering Management from the University of Surrey in England, and had started his career with the front office department at Ritz Hotel.
Hazem Makled has been appointed as Director of operations at Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
Born in Cairo, Hazem has over 18 years of experience in hospitality industry. He attained a Business Administration Diploma in the United States in 1992 and completed his education in Law at Ain Shams University, Cairo in 1994.
Kamal Chaoui has been appointed as General Manager at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
A French national, Chaoui brings a wealth of international experience to his role with over 28 years of managing upscale properties.
Akil Ahmad has been named Executive Chef at Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
After completing his Diploma for Food Production in 1991 from Aligarh Muslim University in India, Chef Akil started his career in hospitality industry as a Commis Chef trainee at the Rajputana Palace Sheraton Jaipur in India on 1992. He got an opportunity to join the Southern Pacific Hotels Corporation as a Commis II in New Delhi, and was offered to work with Dubai World Trade Center managed by Hilton Group in 1995 as Commis I a year after in which he stayed for 3 years. In 1998, he moved to Sofitel City Centre (currently Pullman Deira City Centre) as Chef De Partie. From there on, he got promoted into several positions and reached the position of Executive Chef in January 2010. In December 2012, he was sent to Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche for a task force mission which lasted in 3 months.
Andrew Humphries has been appointed as regional vice president and general manager at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
The move follows on the heels of Viceroy Hotel Group's management deal for the US 1 billion 481-key Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai, which will become Yas Viceory Abu Dhabi’s sister property when opened Q4 2016.