Firas Sharrouf has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has announced the appointment of a new general manager.
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Kushan Perera has been appointed as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Executive chef Perera brings a wealth of expertise to the team, with a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from Marriott International.
Karim Gharbi has been appointed as General Manager at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Karim Gharbi brings in three decades of experience in luxury hospitality.
Minor Hotels Announces New Anantara in the United Arab Emirates
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the upcoming opening of a new ultra-private luxury resort in the United Arab Emirates. The 22-key Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is set to launch in Q4 2023 and will provide a unique boutique escape from the city, including the option for exclusive use buy-outs.
École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, in partnership with Erth Hospitality, to open this December
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a partnership with Erth Hospitality to launch École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, the region’s first institute by École Ducasse whose founder is Chef Alain Ducasse, this coming December.
Vera Tsoncheva has been appointed as Director of Finance at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has appointed Vera Tsoncheva as director of finance. Hilton says Tsoncheva brings a wealth of experience in strategic financial leadership within the hospitality industry and is known for her expertise in leading and developing teams to support the areas of finance, business planning, and budgeting.
Catalina Susan has been appointed as General Manager at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
Catalina brings an impressive track record of over 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily focused on finance. She began her remarkable journey with Marriott International in 2000, initially joining as the Assistant Director of Finance at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Her exceptional performance led to successive promotions, culminating in her role as Director of Finance. In 2012, she transferred to Warsaw Marriott Hotel, where she assumed the dual responsibility of Director of Finance and overseeing Rooms Operations for the final two years of her tenure.
Emirati Asma AlJarjawi has been appointed as Talent & Culture Supervisor at Rosewood Abu Dhabi
The Rosewood Abu Dhabi has appointed its own talent and culture supervisor. Emirati Asma AlJarjawi has been chosen for the role.
Phillip Realmo has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island has a new director of beverage and food (also known as the F&B department).
Julien Gonzalvez has been appointed as General Manager at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, synonymous with unparalleled luxury and exceptional hospitality, welcomes Julien Gonzalvez as its newest General Manager. With a robust track record of leading Hyatt properties worldwide, Gonzalvez's insightful leadership is set to elevate the stature of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, enhancing guest experiences and supervising the entire property's functions.
Mohamed Wakeb has been promoted to Director of Operations at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Brand stalwart Mohamed Wakeb is now director of operations at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. His most senior role to date, Wakeb has spent a combined 18 years with the brand and has just been promoted from director of sales and marketing.
First speakers announced for Future Hospitality Summit and 19th edition of Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Abu Dhabi
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has confirmed the first speakers for the region’s flagship hospitality investment platform taking place from 25-27 September at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
Carolin Henze has been named Director of Sales at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Carolin Henze has been appointed as director of sales at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi.
Nicola Mandolini has been appointed as Operations Manager at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Now operations manager in Abu Dhabi, it is Nicola Mandolini's first time in the UAE. His most recent role was in Armenia as the GM of Grand Hotel Yerevan for two years. He has also been asset manager for the DoubleTree by Hilton Point-Noire in the DRC, and has worked across Kazakhstan in a number of senior hotel roles before that.
Rahil Khan has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Rahil Khan steps into the DOSM position after two decades of working in hospitality. He started out in 2000 as a front office assistant, working across the sector in a variety of roles for Taj, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Grosvenor House, Address Hotels + Resorts, Marriott, Sofitel and of course, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
Ali Jani has been appointed as Marketing & Communications Manager at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Graphic designer turned marketeer, Ali Jani began in hospitality with Anantara, working in Oman as a marketing and PR executive. From there, he became assistant marketing and communication manager at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. Before his latest role, he was at Sheraton Mall of the Emirates and Aloft Dubai Creek as cluster assistant marketing manager.
Bernhard Kolsch has been appointed as Director of People & Culture at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Bernhard Kolsch joins Anantara after half a decade with Four Seasons. In 2017, he became director of people and culture at the Four Seasons Resort in Seychelles, later promoted to senior director of people and culture for the group's two properties in the country. For three years, he worked with Emaar Hospitality Group, going on to become assistant director of HR for Manzil and Vida properties. Early in his career, he was the quality and training manager with One&Only Royal Mirage.
Federico Villoni has been appointed as Executive Chef at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Over the span of two decades, Federico Villoni has worked across the world. He was previously executive chef at the Gattarella Resort in Puglia, Italy, and was a culinary teacher in Italy for a year before that. In the Middle East, he has been executive chef at Sofitel, and in the wider region, he was executive sous chef at Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers in Cairo.
Akram Al Ameer has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Al Ameer joins Minor for the first time, previously GM for Movenpick in Dubai from 2020 onwards. Prior to Movenpick, he spent six years with Sofitel Dubai Downtown, joining as director of F&B in 2014 and going on to receive a number of promotions. He served as EAM before being made director of operations in 2018. In the UAE for over a decade, he began with Jumeirah in 2012 as an F&B manager.
Bob Suri has joined Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island as General Manager
Bob Suri is now general manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island. Suri is a legend within the group, having served Four Seasons for close to 20 years and working across some of its most famous properties.