Scott Hamilton has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Wellington
Scott Hamilton may be new to InterContinental Wellington as its general manager but is no stranger to the charms of Wellington itself.
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Starwood Unveils First of Three St. Regis Hotels in the Middle East This Year with the Debut of the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the debut of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi as the St. Regis brand continues its dynamic global growth and nearly triples its portfolio in just five years. This opening marks the first of three St. Regis hotels slated to debut this year in the Middle East including The St. Regis Abu Dhabi situated on the Corniche and The St. Regis Doha in Qatar. Globally, St. Regis will build on its expansion with the debut of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort and the newly renovated St. Regis Aspen Resort later this year, further lengthening Starwood's lead in luxury hospitality.
Mashhour Al Refai has been named General Manager at Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi
Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi, part of the Millennium & Copthorne hotel group, has appointed Mashhour Al Refai as its new general manager. Al Refai brings with him more than 19 years of experience in the industry. “I think there is huge potential both for the brand and for the hotel. Kingsgate Abu Dhabi is in a great downtown location within walking distance to the Central Business District, Abu Dhabi Mall, and a large number of restaurants, making it the ideal great value city hotel,” said Al Refai.
Iconic Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Opens in the UAE Capital
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced the opening of Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi – located at the city's premium business address on the top floors of the iconic Capital Gate building, which leans a record-breaking 18 degrees. The hotel is strategically located adjacent to the thriving Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, within walking distance of the upmarket Embassy District and only 15 minutes from the international airport.
Westin Hotels Debuts in Abu Dhabi
"We are proud to open this new hotel in Abu Dhabi, where we offer a respite from the rigors of travel with the help of our signature brand amenities, designed to send travelers home feeling better than when they arrived."
Abu Dhabi to host WTTC’s Global Summit in 2013
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that it will hold its 13th Global Summit in Abu Dhabi in April/May 2013. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and Etihad Airways will be official hosts of the biggest annual gathering of Travel & Tourism leaders.
F1 race boosts occupancy in Abu Dhabi | STR Global reports
Hotel occupancy performance in Abu Dhabi following the Formula 1 Grand Prix that took place last weekend (11th-13th November) was up compared to 2010, but remained lower than the first race weekend in 2009, according to STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the world's hotel industry.
Wolfgang Maier has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Abu Dhabi
Wolfgang Maier has been appointed as the General Manager of the Hilton Abu Dhabi, bringing with a wealth of 40 years Hilton experience. With an international career spanning 40 years at Hilton, Maier has extensive hotel management experience in Europe, Australia, Philippines, China and the Middle East. Prior to taking on his new role at Hilton Abu Dhabi, he held the position of Cluster General Manager at the Jeddah Hilton and Qasr Al Sharq in Saudi Arabia.
Ruprecht Schmitz has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Hotel
Ruprecht Schmitz has been appointed as general manager of Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi, taking over from Moine Kandil who has been promoted to director of operations for MEA at Millannium and Copthorne Hotels & Resorts. German-born Schmitz has worked for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels for the past 10 years in Europe and Asia, most recently in Singapore as the general manager of the 656-room, five-star Orchard Hotel Singapore. With more than 20 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, trilingual Schmitz has worked in management positions with various international chains in Europe and joined Millennium Hotel Paris Opera in 1999. Trained in hotel management in Germany and with a business economics educational background, Schmitz has a wealth of experience in his capacity.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers opens its doors in Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers opened its doors to the world today on November 1, 2011, with its very first guest checking into the property. The luxury hotel located on the Arabian Gulf in the Ras Al Akhdar area of Abu Dhabi, which is close to the central business district and ministry compounds, is the first Jumeirah property to open in the UAE's capital.
Viceroy Hotel Group Announces the Rebranding of the Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi
Today, Viceroy Hotels and Resorts is thrilled to announce the rebranding of the iconic Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi as Yas Viceroy, becoming an integral member of the Viceroy Hotels and Resorts portfolio of luxury offerings. The first Viceroy Hotel in the Middle East, the Yas Viceroy will now offer Viceroy's unparalleled signature service, unique dining concepts and a refurbished lobby by renowned design firm Poltrona Frau Emirates of Abu Dhabi.
Perrot Thierry has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island
France-born Perrot has more than 30 years’ industry experience, having joined InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in 1981. “I am very excited about embarking on a new journey in a new country and leading such a passionate team. With two great products such as Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites, we are really looking forward to contributing to the future development and success of Yas Island,” Perrot said. He has held managerial roles around the globe, including in Switzerland, the UK, Africa, France, Indonesia, South Korea and Egypt. Perrot’s most recent role was in Egypt as area general manager for IHG Citystars and general manager for InterContinental Cairo Citystars.
Dieter Franke has been named General Manager at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
Franke brings with him over 24 years experience in the hospitality industry and will play a vital role in maintaining the hotel’s position as an iconic symbol of Emirati heritage, within the capital, and its reputation for personalised service and practical luxury tailored for today’s affluent travellers. Born in Germany, Franke’s hospitality career began with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in 1987, were he has held a number of managerial positions across all key hotel functions in Europe, America, the Mediterranean and the Middle East since then. His most recent positions within IHG were hotel manager at InterContinental Dubai Festival City from 2007, and general manager of Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island and Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi - Yas Island from 2009, playing an intrinsic role in the opening, operations and management of all three of these landmark UAE hotels.
Patrick Fournes has been appointed as Executive Chef at InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi
InterContinental Abu Dhabi announced today, that Mr. Patrick Fournes, joined the crew as the new chef at the hotel. He was welcomed by Mr. Simon Stamper, General Manager of the Abu Dhabi Intercontinental Hotel, and said he has the experience and efficiency of the position, as he experienced months in the international hotels in Europe, Asia and North Africa. He said that the accession of Mr. Furness to the family of the hotel is extremely important, because it will add new lists of special and international cuisine, within restaurants of Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi.
Rocco Forte Hotels announces 'Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi' as its flagship hotel in the Middle East | zawya.com
The Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi is a visually striking glass structure of fluid lines encasing 281 generously-sized bedrooms, with Abu Dhabi's largest spa, and three unique dining destinations, blending seamlessly into the future commercial district of the Emirate's capital. The group's first hotel in the Middle East is on-track to open its doors by the 4th Quarter 2011.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Announces First Hotel in Abu Dhabi
Designed by Otak International, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal will feature 447 luxurious guestrooms and suites, as well as 85 villas. Inspired by the 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture and the urban planning of the city of Venice, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi consists of ten stately buildings arranged in a crescent formation, complete with artfully designed water features throughout the 220,000 square meter (54 acre) property.
David Stern has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, is pleased to welcome David Stern as director, food & beverage. Stern’s hospitality career has taken him around the globe where he has held numerous food & beverage positions with a number of luxury operators.
Luigi Romaniello has been named General Manager at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is appointing Luigi Romaniello to the position of Managing Director of Rosewood Abu Dhabi due to open in 2012, effective 1st May 2011.
New Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Executive Apartments Branded Properties Planned for Abu Dhabi at Bloom Central
Marriott International announced today that it has signed agreements with Real Estate Group LLC, a subsidiary of Bloom Properties, to manage two properties in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They will be part of Bloom Central, a mixed-use development including 16,200 square meters of office and residential space on Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum St. (Airport Road), one of Abu Dhabi's main access roads to the city's central business district. The site is a 20-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Abu Dhabi hotel regrets $11M Christmas 'overload' | msnbc.msn.com
A Christmas tree which has been decked out with US$11 million U.S. (euro14.3 million) worth of gold and precious stones, stands at the lobby of the Emirates Palace hotel, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday Dec. 16, 2010. The hotel's general manager, Hans Olbertz, was quoted in local newspapers Thursday as saying the 43-foot (13-meter) faux fir has 131 ornaments that include gold and precious stones including diamonds and sapphires. The US$11 million symbol of the season has become the latest extravagance at the Emirates Palace hotel, which boasts its own marina, heliport and a vending machine that pops out small gold bars.