Nathalie Valgaeren has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
Nathalie Valgaeren has taken up a role in the UAE for the first time, now the front office manager at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai.
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Kshitiz Bist has been appointed as Operations Manager at Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis Hotel
Premier Inn MENA has appointed Kshitiz Bist as the new Operations Manager at Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Bhavesh Rawal has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
One of Dubai's oldest hotels, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, has appointed Bhavesh Rawal as hotel manager.
Hossam Nabil has been appointed as General Manager at Cheval Maison-The Palm Dubai
Nabil will lead the team at Cheval Maison's first international property outside the UK, which is located on the trunk on the Palm Jumeirah. He has more than 20 years of experience working in hospitality, having led a number of hospitality teams across the Middle East and north Africa. The properties that he has worked with are the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Groups and IHG, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, and Rotana Hotels. He has also been involved with the launch of more than 20 new four- and five-star hotel openings across the regions, working in the sales and marketing team, and as the hotel general manager.
Dubai welcomes 4.67 million overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023; on track to becoming the most visited international destination
Dubai welcomed 4.67 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 3.97 million tourists during the same period in 2022. This marks a 17 % YoY growth and the city’s best Q1 performance since the pandemic, placing it firmly on track to becoming the most visited international destination, according to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Amro Nagah has been appointed as General Manager at Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai
Amro Nagah has returned to Accor as general manager of Swissôtel Al Murooj Hotel in Dubai. The role sees him move on from Roda Amwaj Suites, where he was GM for almost three years.
Yasmine Huneidi has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Sofitel Dubai The Palm has brought in Yasmine Huneidi as its director of rooms.
Yigit Sezgin has been appointed as Chief Brand & Commercial Officer at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
As Chief Brand & Commercial Officer of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide, Yigit is responsible for leading the entire brand and commercial strategy with a current portfolio of more than 100 hotels in operation and under development globally.
Mark Willis has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
As the Chief Executive Officer of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide, Mark Willis is responsible for the luxury brand's revered portfolio of more than 100 hotels in operation and under development globally. He brings to the role more than three decades of high-level industry experience with international hospitality brands IHG and Sun International, as well as the Radisson Hotel Group where he spent many years in senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President Middle East, Africa and Turkey. A master of his craft, Mark holds an MBA in International Business from Oxford University in the United Kingdom and has completed several senior management programmes at Cornell University, New York. Prior to taking the helm at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts he was the Chief Executive Officer for India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Accor, overseeing a portfolio of more than 520 hotels in operation and development across 20-plus diverse brands.
Panos Loupasis has been promoted to MD for Turkey, the Middle East and Africa at Wyndham
Wyndham's long-time development vice president Panos Loupasis has been promoted. Previously VP development Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Loupasis is now market managing director for Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. This new role puts him in charge of brand operations, business development, as well as owner relations and commercial leadership across the region.
Rawail Muhammad has been appointed as Cluster Director of Talent and Culture at Fairmont Dubai
Fairmont Dubai, is pleased to announce the promotion of its Cluster Director of Talent and Culture, Rawail Muhammad, effective as of April 2023.
Fadeel Wehbe has been appointed as Multi-Property General Manager at Marriott Hotels Dubai
Marriott cluster general manager Fadeel Wehbe is now in charge of six hotels in Dubai.
Georges Farhat has been promoted to Cluster General Manager at Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites and La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments
Georges Farhat has been appointed as cluster general manager of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites and La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments. With almost 30 years of industry experience and strong operational, interpersonal, and commercial expertise, Farhat is well-equipped to continue driving record performance in his new role overseeing the management and operations of these two properties.
Arlette Richter-Picardo has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Marriott has appointed Arlette Richter-Picardo as hotel manager of Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and sales, Richter-Picardo brings a deep understanding of the UAE knowledge to the role.
Yvette Carreon has been promoted to Food & Beverage Operations Manager at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
With over 16 years of hospitality experience in F&B and event management in leading hotels, clubs, restaurants, and bars in Europe, Australia and the Middle East, Carreon brings her driven and proactive approach to her new challenging role. Overseeing banquet operations, the pool bar, breakfast, in-room dining, and the sophisticated café and patisserie EllaMia, she is set to bring her dynamic leadership and strategic approaches to SLS Dubai's F&B operations.
Omar Elezab has been promoted to Food & Beverage Manager at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
With over 12 years of experience in the luxury F&B industry in Spain, Italy and Dubai, Elezab has significantly contributed to SLS Dubai's growth. He has been promoted several times in the span of two years. Elezab who began his career at SLS as an assistant general manager before becoming Carna's general manager after just two months in May 2021, has spearheaded the launch and management of the successful F1 Carna pop-up and initiated Fi'lia's Taste of Dubai participation. Boosting SLS Dubai's nightlife offering under his watchful eye, he led the renovations of the iconic Privilege Club on the 75th floor, ushering in a new era for the famed hotspot.
Jihane Rahmani has been appointed as Marketing & PR Communications Manager at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai Hotel has appointed Jihane Rahmani as marketing & PR communications manager.
Krystel Irani has joined Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre as Hotel Manager
Krystel Irani is now hotel manager of Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, returning to the Canadian hotel group after 12 years.
Ennismore Signs First Standalone SLS Residences In Dubai
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, has reached a significant milestone in its branded residences business growth by signing its first standalone development in Dubai with SLS Residences The Palm Dubai with Roya Lifestyle Development LLC.
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens its first hotel on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, is making waves with the opening of voco Dubai The Palm, a brand-new beachfront hotel situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah.