Fairmont Ajman has announced the promotion of Ahmed Gaafar to hotel manager. With more than 23 years in luxury hospitality, Gaafar combines strategic vision, people-focused leadership, and hands-on operational management with a deep understanding of personalised service.
Four Seasons and Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, announce plans for the leading luxury hospitality company to assume management of a luxury beachfront resort in Al Zorah, Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Ajman Hotel by Blazon Hotels has a new executive chef. Nicolai Schleifer steps into the emirate with 20 years of experience, having worked across the globe.
The Ajman Hotel by Blazon Hotels has brought in a new director of sales and marketing. Walaa Khalil joins the hotel not only to elevate his departments, but also tourism in the emirate as a whole.
Ajman Saray has brought Karan Talpade into its kitchen as executive sous chef. The luxurious resort is home to six dining outlets, as well as in-room dining.
Ahmed Kamal has been with the group since 2013 where he acted as director of sales and marketing. Since joining the Marriott International brand, Kamal has spearheaded many successful campaigns in the northern emirate, working with Ajman Department of Tourism Development to elevate the city's international recognition.
Ravi Santiago is the new cluster general manager of Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman and Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche.
Shaju Kozhiparambil has been named as Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman's new chief engineer, using his 19 years of experience in the senior position.
He assumes his new position with over13 years of experience. He began his journey in hospitality in 2007 as the service manager of Radisson Hotel Dubai Deira Creek. He then joined Ramada Jumeirah Hotel as front office manager in 2012 and later became a member of the pre-opening team for DAMAC Hospitality, where he took the lead as front office manager.
Having started his hospitality career as Commis 2 in Damascus Syria in 1996, Rober has since then seen a rapid growth in his career, never forgetting where he comes from and always being true to his roots and passion - providing innovative and high-quality Arabic cuisine to his guests.
Ajman Hotel managed by Blazon Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Mahmoud Saffarini as Director of Sales and Marketing. Joining Ajman Hotel from Salalah Rotana Resort in Oman, Saffarini brings solid experience in the areas of sales, business development, strategic planning and team management.In his new role, Saffarini will be responsible for overseeing all sales initiatives within all direct sales channel throughout the region and internationally, with a focus on delivering maximum sales value and strengthening customer relationships.
Prior to his new capacity, Kourotsidis served as the general manager at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa Bahrain, where he successfully managed an extensive 12-month refurbishment.
Fairmont Ajman has appointed Konstantinos Kourotsidis as its general manager.
Ajman Hotel, managed by Blazon Hotels, has appointed Mariela Hristova as the PR and marketing manager.
Tuturman joins Ajman Hotel from her most recent role as director of sales at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman. She got a foothold in the hospitality industry when she began her career at the Ramada Hotel Ajman and Kempinski Hotel Ajman in the UAE.
A Croatian national, Zlatko Gersak has an extensive culinary background with more than 23 years' experience in the hospitality industry. His last assignment was an Executive Sous-Chef in Al Ain Rotana where he was in charge of 55 culinary personnel and overlooking seven food & beverage outlets. Over the years he has taken various positions with luxury cruise liner as well as 5-star brands such as Hilton, Le Meridien, Kempinski and recently Rotana properties.
A Canadian/Jordanian national, his hospitality career now spans more than 25 years; his last position was Human Resources Director with Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Dead Sea, Jordan.Prior to his last assignment, he worked with brands such as Kempinski, Movenpick, Taj Palace, and Radisson. He holds post graduate certificate in Human Resources Management in addition to his Master's Degree in Political Science.In this role, Sbeitani will partner with other department heads and he will lead and develop the HR strategy, programmes and oversee all aspects of hotel's human resources operations for almost 260 employees for Ajman Hotel.
The German national Anica Roch recently joined the pioneer hotel of Blazon Hotels group, Ajman Hotel, where she will lead the Front Office Department. With over seven years of experience in Front Office Operations, her last position was Front Office Manager in Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives.
The German national will lead the food & beverage department at the property. His last position was executive chef on Viking Ocean cruise ship, while catering more than 930 guests daily and overseeing both kitchen and F&B service operations.
Ajman Hotel has appointed Hatem Gaafar as the new director of training and development. The Egyptian national will bring more than 15 years of experience in training, education and development to his new role at Blazon Hotels' first property in Ajman.