The Ritz-Carlton DIFC has brought in Zakia Kazi as associate director of marketing and public relations. She will position the upmarket financial district property as one of Dubai's leading business hotels.
Salem has 10 years of experience in his field. Before joining the property, he was the security manager at Aloft Dubai South. He also worked as part of the security team at The Ritz Carlton Dubai JBR and Qatar Airways.
The new front office manager, Shawky has more than ten years of front office experience gained from five-star hotels. Prior to his new role, he was the assistant front office manager at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach. His other previous hotel stints include Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah, Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, the former Kempinski Ajman Hotel, Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, and Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh.
Previously, Busa was F&B operations manager for Anantara The Palm Dubai, staying with the popular Thai property for four years. He was also outlet manager for the resort for three years. Before Minor Group, he was assistant restaurant manager with Madinat Jumeirah, working his way up from team leader and restaurant supervisor.
The much anticipated Hyde Hotel Dubai today opens in Business Bay in collaboration with owner, Emerald Palace Group. The stylish, understated hotel will provide a sanctuary for those in-the-know, offering a new-kind of bespoke hospitality dialing into guest's needs, interests, and aspirations. A hideaway in the heart of the city, Hyde Dubai celebrates true discovery and authentic human connection, aiming to create iconic, personal, and captivating moments.
Lifted by the opening of Expo 2020, Dubai’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly room rates since 2018, according to preliminary October 2021 data from STR.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with wasl Hospitality & Leisure LLC, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Dubai's sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline. Expected to welcome its first guests in 2022, W Dubai - Mina Seyahi is set to become an iconic addition to Dubai's skyline and a new buzzing, urban escape in the cosmopolitan city.
Muramudali, has worked with the likes of One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel as a team leader; Ramada Jumeirah Hotel as restaurant and bar manager; Warwick Hotel Dubai as outlets manager; and InterContinental Dubai Festival City as assistant F&B manager. He has also worked with Le Meridien Dubai and JW Marriott Dubai.
Janarthanan has been in the UAE for the last two decades, working with well-known brands including Starwood, Habtoor Hospitality and Time Hotels. One of his earliest roles dates back to 2000, working with Taj Hotels in India as a travel executive.
The five-star Conrad Dubai has a new executive chef. Ilias Doulamis steps in to replace Caterer Awards-winner Yannis Manikis.
Bayu Fidiyanto has joined Waldorf Astoria Dubai Paul Jumeirah as its new Indonesian chef de cuisine. He works at the resort's upmarket Southeast Asian outlet LAO.
Shiji has announced that the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has recently gone live with its enterprise-level Infrasys Cloud POS solution, in addition to its leading payment interface, Shiji Payment Solutions
Bhishmaraj Singh has been promoted to General Manager of the four Hyatt Place properties in Dubai. He brings over 15 years of experience to his new role and will continue to lead the senior management team, ensuring seamless operations are maintained across the four properties: Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga, Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square, Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District and Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah.
What will opportunity, mobility, and sustainability look like in the future? All three areas experienced tremendous paradigm shifts over the last two years and now this question is at the heart of Expo 2020 – happening now through March in Dubai. It's the region's first world expo (initially slated for last year) and the first to be hosted by an Arab nation.
D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, a leading provider of SaaS and digital marketing solutions for hoteliers, announces a new partnership with ResNet World. Thanks to this agreement, the 600 hotels of the network will migrate to D-EDGE's CRS* and will benefit from MediaGenius, the first multi digital media platform dedicated to hoteliers.
Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of Andy Nicholson as General Manager & Director of Experience of Inside Burj Al Arab, a new and innovative butler-guided tour offering a unique glimpse into the exclusive world of the global icon.Andy brings with him an in-depth and well-rounded understanding of the industry, with valuable expertise working across some of the most recognised attractions in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and the Middle East. Highly respected within his field and with a reputation for delivering award-winning curated experiences, Andy will help bring Inside Burj Al Arab to life as a premium experience at the 'original home of luxury'.Prior to joining Jumeirah Group, Andy led headline projects as Exhibitions and Pavilions Senior Manager for Expo 2020 Dubai. His impressive track record also includes roles with major London tourist attractions, including Head of Visitor Experience at the V&A London - the world's leading museum of art and design - in 2019, as well as a seven-year tenure as Head of Visitor Experience for the phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tour, London - "The Making of Harry Potter". Previous roles also include leading attractions such as Tower Bridge Exhibition and The Monument, as well as the iconic British Airways London Eye.
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global, full-service hotel acquisition, development, management and asset management company, announced today the addition of the Middle Eastern property, IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront to their portfolio. The introduction of this hotel to Valor Hospitality's global portfolio marks the brand's first hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, On the 12th of October, marking the debut of Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the resort in the gracious presence of His Excellency Mohammed Al-Shaibani, Chairman of Nakheel; Mr. Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer, Centara Hotels & Resorts & Mr. Suparat Chirathivat, Executive Vice President Central Group of Companies.
Marsh in his role will manage all learning and development functions within the property. He will coordinate department trainers to instil Wyndham's own staffing standards; and also ensure staff are given the best chance to increase their skills.
Scarfi, an Italian national, will direct the F&B teams towards strong financial returns in his department. He will also be entrusted with boosting his venues' visibility in the market while keeping costs under control.