Waleid Elsahi has been promoted to Director of Front Office at Amwaj Rotana-Jumeirah Beach
Amwaj Rotana Hotel has promoted Waleid Elsahi to director of front office.
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OMNIYAT’s announces second Dorchester Collection property in Dubai
OMNIYAT has initiated the construction of its latest project, VELA, in partnership with Dorchester Collection in Dubai. This development comes on the heels of OMNIYAT's recent acquisition of the Marasi Bay Marina in Business Bay. VELA, a brainchild of Foster + Partners for design and Gilles & Boissier for interior aesthetics, is set to be a 150-meter high structure, covering over 270,000 square feet across 30 floors. It will house 38 luxury, fully-furnished residences.
Samith James has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at Raffles the Palm Dubai
James' experience includes setting up pastry and bakery operations in luxury establishments around the world. His career began in Melbourne, Australia, working on the confectionary selection across five venues.
Trevor Allan Macleod has been appointed as Director of Culinary at Raffles the Palm Dubai
Macleod's career spans more than two decades across North America, the Middle East, China, and South East Asia and has a background Japanese, Mediterranean and modern Chinese. The hotel says he has a consistent and creative approach.
Sioux Lees has been appointed as Director of Spa at Raffles the Palm Dubai
Lees aspires to elevate Raffles Spa into the premier wellness destination in Dubai by infusing the offering with immersive experiences.
Zeynep Peker Prakatur has been appointed as Area Commercial Director at Raffles the Palm Dubai
Zeynep Peker Prakatur is the new area commercial director. With a 23-year career in the UAE luxury hospitality sector, the hotel says she is known for stakeholder management and inspirational leadership.
Banyan Tree Dubai Brings 178 Guestrooms to Bluewaters Dubai Shoreline
UAE welcomes a modern beach sanctuary for the senses from Asia's luxury hospitality leader.
Aldar Launches Beachfront Living On Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island With Nikki Beach Residences
Aldar Properties ('Aldar') announced today the launch of Nikki Beach Residences, a new community set against the spectacular backdrop of the Arabian Gulf on Al Marjan Island, with a blend of exciting and rejuvenating leisure experiences that will redefine beach living in the emirate.
Yassine Essouissi has been promoted to Director of Events at Grand Hyatt Dubai
Since his arrival at Grand Hyatt Dubai in 2010, Yassine Essouissi has been instrumental in propelling the hotel's success, particularly within the events and catering sectors.
Mohammed Iqbal has been appointed as General Manager at Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai
A hospitality industry veteran, Iqbal has over two decades of experience. His credentials include a Certified Hotel Administrator qualification from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, an MBA from the University of Wolverhampton, and an Executive Diploma in International Business Management from Pearson Assured, alongside a certified hotel revenue manager qualification from Cornell University.
John Raffoul has been appointed as General Manager at Cheval Maison - The Palm Dubai
Cheval Collection has appointed award-winning GM John Raffoul to Cheval Maison - The Palm Dubai.
Tom Roelens has been promoted to Managing Director at Atlantis The Royal
Tom Roelens, previously the Senior Vice President and General Manager, has been promoted to Managing Director of Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai. Roelens, who joined the resort in January 2020, has been instrumental in managing its operations, including 795 guestrooms, 231 private residences, and 17 restaurants. He was a key figure in the resort's grand opening, highlighted by a private concert by Beyonce.
Mihir Patel has been appointed as Director of Sales at Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road
Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road is delighted to welcome Mihir Patel as its new Director of Sales. Patel, an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in hospitality, brings a deep understanding and expertise to his new role.
Milana Kulkeyeva has been appointed as Head of Marketing at Hyde Hotel Dubai
Milana Kulkeyeva, with her impressive academic credentials in Law and Economics from esteemed universities in Beijing, China, and Kazakhstan, steps into her new position bringing a wealth of experience. Her career highlights feature a series of triumphant hotel pre-openings, rebrandings, brand transitions, and effective marketing initiatives.
dailypoint™ opens office in Dubai
dailypoint™, the leading Data Management and CRM platform for sophisticated individual hotels and hotel groups, proudly announces its continued international expansion with the opening of a new office in Dubai. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Munich-based Toedt Dr. Selk & Coll. GmbH, known under its product name dailypoint. With a growing clientele in the Middle East, including Rotana – one of the leading hotel management companies in the region – the Dubai office will serve as a hub for the Middle East and Asia regions, providing a local point of contact for both existing and new customers.
Clayton Karels has been appointed as Multi-Property Director of Revenue at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm Hotel, and W Dubai – The Palm
Marriott has appointed its new multi-property director of revenue to oversee The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm Hotel, and W Dubai - The Palm.
Mihir Patel has been appointed as Director of Sales at Fairmont Dubai
Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road has appointed a new director of sales.
David Magill has been appointed as Cluster Food & Beverage Dicrector at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay
David Magill serves as the cluster director of F&B for The First Collection Waterfront, The First Collection Business Bay, Soluna Beach Club and White Label properties, bringing extensive expertise to the role. With over 20 years of industry experience in UAE and Australia and a proven track record, his responsibilities encompass orchestrating the food and beverage operations for the hotels, ensuring high standards of service and culinary excellence.
Safdar Ali Rashid has been appointed as Cluster Assistant Chief Engineer at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay
Safdar Ali Rashid is the cluster assistant chief engineer at The First Collection Waterfront. With over 19 years of experience, he has been instrumental in overseeing all building-related systems including maintenance of equipment and internal and external structures to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. His achievements include implementing and updating Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring fire safety, and fostering collaboration between engineering and other hotel departments.
Fady Salah has been appointed as Cluster Financial Controller at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay
Fady Salah serves as the cluster financial controller for The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Bringing in over 18 years of experience, Salah plays a pivotal role in managing accounting and financial operations for both hotels. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the accounting department, procurement, and all financial aspects of business and driving the hotel's financial strategy and planning. He is responsible for assessing the financial performance of the hotels as well as possible risks and investments.