Julia Kleindienst has joined Anantara as cluster director of sales for Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Royal Pavilion Villas by Qasr Al Sarab and Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts.
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, a 5 star hotel situated in the vibrant Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi has appointed Ammar Helal as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of the hotel.Ammar began his career with Marriott International in 2013 as a part of the sales team at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel and more recently as the Multi-Property Director of Sales at THE ABU DHABI EDITION, Marriott Hotel & Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown Abu Dhabi.Ammar has a solid sales background with 15 years in hospitality industry. He played an instrumental role in the commercial success of his previous properties as well as developing his team members to reach their goals and advance within the organization. Ammar has also held sales positions at IHG in Dubai and Abu Dhabi prior to joining Marriott.
Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly occupancy level since the beginning of the pandemic, according to preliminary November 2021 data from STR.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences opened its doors making it Abu Dhabi's first DoubleTree by Hilton property. Developed by Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading curator of magnetic experiences, the hotel was developed to meet the requirements of longer stay bookings, families, and business travellers staying on Yas Island.
The WB™ Abu Dhabi, part of Curio Collection by Hilton located steps away from the award-winning Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Theme Park, the 257-Room Hotel Invites Visitors on a Journey Through the World of Warner Bros.' Most Iconic Films and Television Series.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has brought in a new executive chef. Michael Kreiling brings 25 years of luxury hospitality experience to the plate.
Anantara has announced Gauderic Harang as general manager of its trio of properties in Sir Bani Yas in Abu Dhabi. These include Anantara Al Yamm, Anantara Al Sahel and Desert Islands by Anantara.
Gauderic Harang re-joins Anantara overseeing the three award-winning Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts in the United Arab Emirates as the new General Manager. He moves from Six Senses Zighy Bay Oman where he was General Manager and prior to that he held the position of GM at one of Anantara's global flagship properties - Anantara Golden Triangle & Elephant Camp Resort in northern Thailand.
Mohamed was previously at the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Japan as assistant director of rooms. Here he handled over 1,000 keys and 250 team members, responsible for the entire rooms division, including front of house, housekeeping and fitness and recreation departments.
The world's first Warner Bros-branded hotel will open in Abu Dhabi in November. November 11 is the opening date set for The WB Abu Dhabi, operated by Hilton under the Curio Collection brand. The 257-room hotel is located directly opposite Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi theme park on Yas Island, the world's largest indoor theme park. Guests checking in to the new hotel can expect to see their favourite stories and characters from Warner Bros brought to life via a journey through film and television that starts from the moment they arrive. The WB Abu Dhabi hotel will welcome guests with digital screens spanning the height of the eight-storey building, playing original content created for the hotel.
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana hotel, Abu Dhabi's premier five-star family resort, appoints Athanasios Tsaparas as Director of Leisure.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has appointed Manal Al Omari as its cluster digital marketing manager. In her role, she works across four of the brand's most luxurious Abu Dhabi hotels. These are Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara and the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts trio.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotels and Villas has appointed Driss Bajtit as director of food and beverage. He will handle operations of six F&B outlets at the Saadiyat Island hotel.
Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry reported its highest occupancy since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary June 2021 data from STR.
Salwa brings more than 16 years of professional experience in the luxury hotel sector to Anantara Eastern Mangroves. Hailing from Lebanon, where she completed graduate studies in hospitality, she undertook several internships at luxury hotels in Beirut and Abu Dhabi before relocating permanently to the UAE.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has announced the appointment of Carmine Pecoraro as its new Executive Chef. At the helm of culinary operations, the South African chef brings to the property 20 years of progressive experience in the luxury hotel industry spanning the UK and Middle East .
Located on Yas Island, the man-made island of Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates, the 5-star hotel will have 545 rooms and a beach club. Upscale facilities will include restaurants and cafes, a fully equipped children's club, a spa and a multi-purpose conference center.
Ahead of their openings later this year, Hilton has named the cluster general manager for three hotels on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Matthew Mullan will lead the teams at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, using more than three decades of experience to propel the hotels into the public eye.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi has welcomed a new executive chef with the appointment of Reiner Lupfer. The German national will look after all food and beverage at the beachfront destination, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the role, and arrives from a spell as executive chef of Jumeirah Mina A'Salam in Dubai.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has named Mohamed Abdallah its new director of F&B.