Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla has appointed Richard Simmons as the new general manager to helm the daily operations and functions of the property. At Hyatt for more than 25 years, Simmons developed his career into leadership positions, previously taking on several general manager roles across China, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Malaysia.
From the golden dunes of the Arabian Desert to the azure shores of the Red Sea: Victor Betro has been appointed as the new General Manager of Aqaba's prominent luxury hotel, Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, and has moved from the Palm Island in Dubai to the aquatic city of Aqaba - Jordan's only southern beachfront city located on the Red Sea Riviera.
Ibrahim Farraj has been appointed the executive assistant manager of InterContinental Aqaba Resort.
She assumes her new challenge with over 16 years of valuable hospitality industry experience. Before taking on her new role at Mövenpick Resort and Residences Aqaba, she served as Mövenpick Petra's hotel manager for a total of 14 months.
Eike Clausen, Hotel Manager of the prominentKempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea since March 2018, has now been promoted to General Manager at the leading luxury hotel at the shore of the Red Sea in the south of Jordan.
In his new capacity, Madrigal will lead the hotel's teams to drive business, maintain the high-level of services on offer, improve market share and reinforce Al Manara's position as the best property in Aqaba.
Hyatt announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort, Jordans first Hyatt Regency hotel and second Hyatt-branded property, joining Grand Hyatt Amman. Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort is the debut hotel to open within the prestigious Ayla development on the northern shores of Aqaba, marking an important step for Hyatt as it grows its brand footprint of resort hotels in the region.
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, announced today the opening of its first property in the Kingdom of Jordan, the highly anticipated Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 207-room hotel is located in the heart of Aqaba's newest beachside destination, Saraya Aqaba, offering guests a contemporary luxury experience in a setting that merges Jordan's rich heritage and history through traditional architecture, sumptuous décor and magnificent surroundings.
Dan Benzaquen has been promoted to cluster general manager of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay and Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba in Jordan. For the last two years, he has been general manager at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay.
With over 15 years of hospitality experience spanning Jordan, the GCC and Africa, Irsheidat is no stranger to the IHG brand, having served as the marketing manager of InterContinental Jordan (2002-2004), as well as area general manager for IHG Dead Sea Hotels, Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa and Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea, prior to assuming his current role.During his tenure as area general manager for IHG Dead Sea Hotels, Irsheidat assisted with the achievement of a number of accolades, such as IHG Front Runner Award for Middle East & Africa Q1 2016; Ultimate Luxury Spa award for Levant 2015 and 2016; Green Key Hotel 2016; Best Hotel TGOP Award 2016 for India, Middle East & Africa; and IHG Ops Leader (Operational Leader) Front Runner Award Q3 2016 for Middle East & Africa.
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the opening of Grand Swiss-Belresort Tala Bay Aqaba, the group"s first 5-star in Jordan following the completion of the hotel"s rebranding. Part of the massive Tala Bay development, the beautiful 336-room beachfront property is located on the Red Sea with 80 per cent of the rooms facing the marina.
French national Dan Benzaquen has joined the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba as the new general manager.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Ayla Oasis Development Company (AODC) for a 286-room Hyatt Regency hotel in Aqaba, Jordan.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba is a 5-star contemporary resort located on the shores of the southern Red Sea in Jordan. The resort has its own private beach where guests can enjoy water sports or go diving and marvel at glorious coral reefs, teeming with spectacular marine life. There are more than 3,000 square meters of pool space at the property that features a water slide, kids' pools and Jacuzzis. Cultural and historical sites including the ancient city of Petra are situated nearby. And visitors can explore shops and venues offering the best of Jordanian traditional arts and crafts including Taybeh Village with its Nabataean pottery and the Wadi Mousa Silver Production Centre.
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea welcomes its new general manager, Mr. Athanassios N. Manos who is a Greek national and holds more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, spent in Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria and now in Jordan. Mr. Manos commented on his appointment “I am very excited to join the family of Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea in Jordan. It is absolutely a spectacular icon in Aqaba.” He also said “My mission is to continue positioning the hotel as the premium luxury brand in the aquatic city of Aqaba while embedding the true Jordanian hospitality with our remarkable European Flair.”
German/Swiss national Oliver Martin has been appointed as the new GM of Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, placing Masami Egami who recently became GM at Kempinski's Seychelles Resort. Martin previously held the position of regional general manager for The Clardiges Hotels in India and was responsible for The Claridges New Delhi, The Claridges Surajkund, The Claridges, Nhaba Mussoorie and The Atrium Hotel.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the debut of its first hotel in Jordan with the opening of the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the Middle East. Overlooking the Red Sea, the DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba is located in the central business district of Jordan’s southernmost and only coastal city, within walking distance of popular seashore attractions and all major shopping areas. The newly built, 173-room hotel has been designed to welcome guests with contemporary style, an array of upscale amenities and warm Arabian hospitality.