SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences continues to bolster its culinary team, bringing in a new executive sous chef working under Cláudio Cardoso. Francisco Paco Morales joins the towering hotel with 16 years of experience.
Tijana Lazarov has been promoted to complex director of marketing by Marriott International, after completing 18 months as complex marketing manager at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Le Méridien Fairway, Aloft Al Mina and Aloft Dubai Airport, Element Al Mina and Element Dubai Airport.
Dubai’s hotel occupancy came in lower than the pre-pandemic comparable, but average daily rate (ADR) once again pushed revenue per available room (RevPAR) far above 2019 levels, according to preliminary December 2022 data from STR.
Faiek El Saadani is now general manager of Lapita resort in Dubai, shifting gears from his previous stint as boss of W Abu Dhabi - the luxe hotel built on an active Formula 1 track. El Saadani has stayed with Marriott since 2003, but his latest role at the Autograph Collection resort is one of his few posts in a more family-focused environment. He was GM at W Abu Dhabi since 2019, overseeing its rebranding to such, and also ensuring its triumphant return to the market after unfortunately becoming one of the first places in the country to record a case of Covid-19.
Aneesh Gera has joined the team at Caesars Palace Dubai as entertainment and nightlife director, overseeing nightlife operations across the resort's restaurants, bars, lounges, and beach clubs.Gera will develop and lead a comprehensive entertainment programme and bring innovative entertainment concepts to life in his new role. He brings his commercial acumen and nuanced insight into the entertainment business to reinforce the resort's entertainment legacy, elevate brand visibility and create memorable guest experiences.
Naji Moukhachen will take up the position of head of sales for the Hospitality group. A graduate of Cornell University and an MBA from the Swiss Business School, he has over 12 years of hospitality experience in senior sales positions, having established numerous successful strategies for a series of hospitality brands in the UAE and internationally.His career includes senior management positions within Rotana Hotels and Hilton, where he was most recently commercial manager for Hilton DoubleTree Al Jadaf.
Seasoned hotel manager Dhiraj Bagai will bring his nearly 20 years of hospitality experience to lead the recently launched Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel. He has vast experience in Dubai and across Asia and recently was GM of La Verda Suites & Villa in Dubai Marina. Before that, he spent five years in Seminyak, Bali, where he was hotel manager for the five-star Double-Six Luxury Hotel.
Andaz Dubai the Palm has appointed Mauro Santarelli as head chef. The Argentinian joined the Hyatt property at the end of October 2022 and brings an immense amount of international Hyatt experience.
Swissotel Al Ghurair and Swissotel Living Al Ghurair have appointed Amal El Ansari as the new general manager of the 620-room properties. She has been with Accor for 11 years and has held key positions and cluster roles of DOSM, hotel manager and general manager.
Innovative dining concepts and enriching family experiences await at highly anticipated Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, has appointed a new chef de cuisine for Italian restaurant Splendido Social Bar & Kitchen.
Haboor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection has brought in a new F&B director. Olivier Ramos joins the Marriott property with years of hotel experience, having worked his way up first as a chef into progressively more managerial posts across the world.
One of Dubai's most anticipated new hotels, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club, is now open to welcome you with the best of city's experiences from yacht adventures to culinary offerings and amazing nightlife.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has appointed Michael Goetz as general manager. In his new role, Goetz will oversee all aspects of hotel operations and develop strategic plans to further strengthen the hotel's positioning in the JBR market.
Marriott Bonvoy's Simple Made Perfect® Brand Eyes Continued Global Growth, Nearly Tripling in Size Since 2015.
Anantara has appointed Jérémie Lannoy as cluster director of marketing and communications in Dubai.
Kerzner International Holdings Limited, independent developer and operator of hospitality and residential properties, today announced plans to open a first-of-its-kind, immersive lifestyle and fitness brand, SIRO, at One Za'abeel in Dubai in Q4 2023.
OMNIYAT, the leading luxury real estate developer, inaugurated its new architectural masterpiece, ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. Designed by Foster + Partners and managed by legendary hospitality brand Dorchester Collection, ORLA offers a bespoke lifestyle steeped in sumptuous style and sophistication situated on a beachfront plot at the apex of Palm Jumeirah's crescent.
Neeraja Rahul has joined Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis as chief engineer. In doing so, she becomes the first female chief engineer for the Radisson Hotel Group in the Middle East. Her appointment also takes the balance of RED Dubai leadership to a 60-40 female/male split.
Timothy Groeneweg is the new director of food and beverage at Raffles The Palm Dubai. He has a proven track record in managing large F&B operations and is looking forward to reinventing the food and beverage offerings at the resort.