Oughdoud Mohamed has been appointed as Director of Finance at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Backed by more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Mohamed has worked with an array of world-renowned brands in his fast-paced career.
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Pierre Poirier-Lang has been appointed as Cluster Director of Revenue at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Poirier-Lang brings close to a decade of diverse experience to the table, having previously worked in the hospitality industry in Belgium, France, and now the UAE.
Siraj Memon has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Memon is an industry powerhouse with international recognition.
Caroline Jonsson has been appointed as Regional PR & Communcations Manager Middle East at Radisson Hotel Group
Based in Dubai, Caroline will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of the group's communication & PR strategy in the area, focusing on the Middle East region. She will also support the hotels with their PR and communication to further increase the awareness of Radisson Hotel Group and its brands.Caroline joined Radisson Hotel Group in 2017 as PR Manager for Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City to her last role as cluster head of Marketing and PR Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, and Park Inn by Radisson, Dubai Motor City.
Mohammed Hanif Al Qassim has been appointed as Member Global Advisory Council at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
Mohammed Hanif Al Qassim (31) an Emirati hotelier and the Managing Partner at The Manor by JA hotel, has been appointed as one of the youngest global advisory council members at the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) organization.Al Qassim, who is also the only Arab member, will serve in a three year term commencing on 2022 at the advisory council of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®).
Select Group announces UAE’s first Six Senses hotel and branded residential development
The beachfront property on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai comprises of 162 ultra-luxury branded residences, a 60-key Six Senses hotel and 60,000 square foot Six Senses Place.
Marley Flattley has been appointed as Executive Chef at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Flattley meanwhile will head up 11 restaurants, leveraging his 20 years of culinary experience. He has previously worked with Le Meridian Heathrow, The Savoy Hotel, Scotland, JW Marriott Baku, Intercontinental Muscat, and the last being Bay La Sun & Marina in Jeddah.
Aziz Sharipov has been appointed as Director of Sales at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Sharipov joins the property with over 12 years of experience in sales. He previously worked with hotels such as the Sheraton Grand, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Park Hyatt, and Hyatt Regency. At Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, he will ensure further business development for the resort.
Stefano Micocci has been appointed as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai has brought in a new executive chef to help lead culinary operations. Italian Stefano Micocci was a driving force in the successful launch of Bussola in the emirate when it first opened.
The Hyatt Centric Brand Debuts in the Middle East with Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai
The 173-key lifestyle hotel provides a culturally immersive stay for savvy travelers searching to uncover shareworthy experiences and local culture.
Dorchester Collection Names its New Hotel in the Middle East
Dorchester Collection, a portfolio of nine of the world's most legendary properties, and OMNIYAT, the visionary real estate development group, announce that their new luxury landmark will be called The Lana. Coming from the Arabic expression meaning 'for us' and the Hawaiian 'floating gently in calm water', the name pays homage to the hotel's location beside the Dubai Creek and the Marasi Marina. The Lana represents a place of tranquillity and hospitality, evoking a sense of peace and belonging, and presenting an unrivalled lifestyle experience.
Binu Varghese has been promoted to General Manager at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR
Binu Varghese has been promoted by R Hotels to general manager of Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab to complete the trilogy of iconic, ocean-inspired hotels in Dubai
Jumeirah Group today unveiled its latest ultra-luxury resort; an avant-garde superyacht architectural design with unmatched experiential spaces, that will charter a new era for luxury hospitality. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, planned to open in 2023, will lead a new generation of Jumeirah Group's ultra-luxury portfolio.
Four Seasons And Bright Start Announce Standalone Private Residences In Dubai
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality and branded residential, and Bright Start, a Dubai-based real estate investment and development company, announce a new standalone residential project in Dubai featuring 28 luxury homes and villas. Opening in 2022, Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at Jumeirah, the latest in an exceptional collection of Four Seasons standalone residential projects, will offer residents unmatched quality and service excellence, while providing a luxury residential lifestyle managed by Four Seasons from end to end.
The World's First Floating Sea Palace Resort under the Management of Luxurious Kempinski Hotels
Nothing is impossible in Dubai: Floating First-Class Hotel Palace with luxury villas, Kempinski Floating Palace, to open in 2023.
Khalid Al Ashqar has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Al Jubail Resort
Al Ashqar has been in the industry for 20 years, starting out as a receptionist in Riyadh with the Holiday Inn brand. By 2002, he moved to Al Faisaliah Hotel (now under Mandarin Oriental) as VIP sales executive. Five years later, he would land his first managerial role through Raffles Dubai as sales manager.
Cláudio Cardoso has been appointed as Culinary Director at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
Cardoso's culinary philosophy and approach will bring global experience to SLS from his previous roles working with fine dining establishments, as well as a bold approach and creativity with food.
Dubai hotels surpassed 2019 profit level in October
Estimated Dubai gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) for October 2021 came in at 159% of the 2019 comparable, according to STR‘s latest monthly P&L data release.
New Novotel and Adagio hotels Open in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Triangle
Novotel Jumeirah Village Triangle offers guests premium accommodation and a range of world-class guest facilities, alongside Adagio Aparthotel Jumeirah Village Triangle, which features contemporary hotel apartments promising a friendly, "home away from home" experience.
Julia Margariti has been appointed as Assistant Director F&B at Anantara Dubai The Palm
Moving from Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Abu Dhabi, Julia Margariti steps in to support the hotel's culinary operations. Moving between management roles in both events and F&B, Maragariti has worked for the likes of Rotana, Radisson and Starwood.