Heiko Schreiner has been appointed as General Manager at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai
One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai has appointed a new general manager.
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Annemarie Goani has been appointed as Complex Director of Revenue at Marriott International, Dubai
Marriott International has appointed of two new directors in the sales and revenue department across the largest cluster of Marriot in the region comprising the Six Wasl owned hotels; Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre Le Meridien Fairway, Aloft & Element Al Mina and Aloft & Element Dubai Airport. Annemarie Goani has been appointed as Complex Director of Revenue and will be in charge of driving strategic development and business planning to gain competitive market share.
Jivesh Sehgal has been appointed as Multi-Property Director of Sales and Marketing at Marriott International. Dubai
Jivesh Sehgal has been appointed as Multi-Property Director of Sales and Marketing, overseeing the development and implementation of innovative sales and marketing strategies aimed at expanding the hotel's market share while driving revenue growth and enhancing the guest experience.
Saad Al-Ghamdi has been appointed as Multi-Property General Manager at Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai, Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf, Dubai and Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek
Marriott International has announced the appointment of its multi-property general manager tasked with overseeing Marriott Hotel, Al Jaddaf, Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf and Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Creek.
Big international hotel brands must take seriously their role in stamping out human trafficking
In Dubai, the glittering heart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), women who have been trafficked from around the world are manipulated and forced into sex work. Many of these women must seek clients in the city’s lavish hotels where staff and management turn a blind eye. The anonymity provided by five-star hotels, often operated by some of the biggest names in global hospitality, coupled with a lack of accountability and apathy within the sector, has helped to ensure Dubai remains a global hub for human trafficking.
By Angus Thomas, Founder, Send Them Home
Assem Moustafa has been promoted to Director of Rooms at Shangri-La Dubai
Assem Moustafa, now promoted to the position of director of rooms, has 16 years of industry experience working across Hyatt and Rotana properties.
Eoin Whelan has been appointed as Food & Beverage Director at Shangri-La Dubai
Originally from Ireland, Eoin Whelan brings a wealth of experience, spanning over 15 years in the hospitality industry. His career journey has included prominent roles in renowned establishments such as Four Seasons, Ashford Castle Hotel, Maybourne Hotel Group, and Gordon Ramsay's acclaimed Savoy Grill in London.
Salvatore Silvestrino has been appointed as Executive Chef at Amwaj Rotana
Amwaj Rotana Hotel has announced the appointment of Salvatore Silvestrino as executive chef. With a career spanning over three decades in the culinary world, Silvestrino brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.
Christian Pertl has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at The Lux Collective
The Lux Collective is pleased to announce the establishment of its new regional office in the Middle East and the appointment of Christian Pertl as the Sales Director, based in Dubai.
Meliá Hotels International Will Open the Spectacular Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in Port de la Mer
With 17 hotels currently operating and seven more in the pipeline, the Gran Meliá brand continues to lead the group's luxury openings in Europe and the Middle East Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah completes the Group's exceptional Dubai hotel portfolio, where the brand has been present since 2018, first opening the Meliá Desert Palm, member of Meliá Collection, an exclusive resort with a polo field, amongst others Meliá Hotels International remains committed to luxury tourism, expanding its presence in Dubai by signing a new Gran Meliá property in Port de La Mer, a new luxury destination located in the Jumeirah One Beach area, one of the best areas in Dubai.
Raffi Torikian has been appointed as General Manager at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Raffi Torikian as general manager of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina.
Dubai hotels posted highest September occupancy since 2016
Dubai’s hotel industry posted its highest September occupancy since 2016, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina Selects Knowland to Strategically Reallocate Market Share
Today Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced the Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina Hotel selected the Knowland platform to gain access to insights into untapped industries and potential accounts, expand opportunities within the luxury hotel sector and empower sales teams to reallocate market share strategically.
Mohamad Haj Hassan has been appointed as Country Director for Saudi Arabia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Mohamad Haj Hassan as the newly appointed country director for Saudi Arabia. In this position, Hassan will spearhead the company's expansion strategy in the Kingdom and ensure top-notch operations across its hotels while collaborating closely with property owners.
Khalid Saeed has been promoted to General Manager at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Khalid Saeed has ascended from the position of hotel manager to general manager at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection. In this enhanced capacity, Saeed will take the helm of the entire team, directing vital facets such as hotel administration, streamlining operations, amplifying productivity, pioneering innovative shifts, refining policies and procedures, enhancing both guest and associate experiences, and championing the Marriott spirit, among other responsibilities.
Q4 Opening Planned for Khalidia Palace Hotel, Dubai
Under the umbrella of the Gloria & Mourouj Gloria brand, Deira will soon welcome the Khalidia Palace Hotel. This Dubai-based establishment will boast exclusive restaurants, round-the-clock dining options, a sophisticated lobby lounge, and a relaxing poolside café. Guests can enjoy the luxury of 24-hour in-room dining, comprehensive travel & tourism services, a well-equipped business centre, and select retail outlets.
Filip Pavloski has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Pemier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights
Filip Pavloski has been appointed as the new food and beverage manager at Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights.
Mattia Chiai has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Verso at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
Mattia Chiai has joined Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi's Verso restaurant as chef de cuisine.
Youssef Elmrassy has been promoted to Cluster Security Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City have announced the promotion of Youssef Elmrassy to the position of cluster security manager. In his new role, Elmrassy will oversee safety and security operations for both hotels.
Veronika Szabo has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Communications at One&Only Royal Mirage
Veronika Szabo has been appointed the director of marketing at One&Only Resorts Dubai. Prior to this, she was the director of PR and marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island.