Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, Dubai and Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah have welcomed Asif Haider on board as complex PR and marketing manager.
Tasbas holds extensive experience in hotel management and operations, pre-openings, team building and management, cost and risk management, budget and planning, forecasting, investment decisions and financial reporting.
He will oversee the 242-key Arjaan Dubai Media City, along with the 243-key Centro Barsha.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has unveiled its palatial Royal Penthouse, a luxurious addition to its signature suites.
Nambiar will be responsible for generating maximum revenue and executing strategies that will drive sales across all four Hyatt Place hotels in Dubai, namely Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga; Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square; Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District and the recently opened Hyatt Place Dubai/Jumeirah.
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has appointed Ahsan Ali Khan as its new Director of Engineering. Ahsan brings over 17 years of outstanding experience in the hospitality industry. Ahsan's previous employment was with Radisson Blu Hotel where he held the role of Cluster Chief Engineer and prior to this he worked with international chains such as Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Sheraton and Radisson hotels.
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha Hotel is proud to hire its new Executive Chef bringing over 26 years of top-notch culinary experience to his new post. Chef Kiran Ramsaran holds a bachelor's degree, in hospitality & tourism management and he later specialized in culinary arts. His career began in Mauritius in the most prestigious international hotel groups of the country. 'Peanut Butter Spinach Soup', was the favorite dish of Nelson Mandela that Chef Kiran cooked for him during the official visit to Mauritius in 1998.Chef Kiran has been with Accor the l ast 7 years; his last venture was in Africa where he worked for Fairmont Kenya as Executive Chef. Chef Kiran is not a stranger to Dubai, where he worked for the other large Accor Cluster; the Novotel World Trade Centre as Cluster Executive Chef.In 2005, he pursued his culinary journey at Habtoor Hospitality in Dubai and then his career path continued as Executive Chef where he perfected his skills in sunny Seychelles and Maldives. He also acquired a great knowledge of the oriental & savory Iranian flavors in Iran in 2015, which adds on his varied background.Having worked in such positions as Executive Chef & Sous chef across different countries, he understands what it takes to keep a restaurant running smoothly and to provide unbeatable customer service.Driven by passion, the aim of the new Chef is to make Novotel Dubai Al Barsha a culinary destination. Chef Kiran's cooking style is defined by inspiring and preserving the original flavors of fresh ingredients as well as combining different cultures while keeping the classic cuisine. Having spent his early years in Mauritius to learn a diversity of local foods and cooking techniques he has now a strong knowledge on the Creole cuisine. This allows him to create worldwide flavors from Asia, Middle East, Africa & Europe, thus bringing an international flair to Novotel Dubai Al Barsha restaurants. Apart from his culinary skill, he has been dedicating himself to launch the first Winnow project in UAE within one of Accor hotels, Novotel World Trade Centre, in view of reducing food waste in the kitchen.As Chef Kiran himself testifies, travelling has influenced his culinary skills in a considerable way, allowing him to create original and unique flavored dishes. Today, Kiran delights the guests of Novotel Dubai Al Barsha with exquisite dishes served with international flavor from Dubai, Kenya, Middle East and unique exotic & tropical taste acquired over the yea rs in Mauritius, Seychelles & Maldives.
Fairmont Dubai announces the appointment of Samuel Saravanan as director of engineering. Saravanan's technical and leadership expertise were deployed in key engineering leadership roles within Dubai's vibrant hospitality sector - most recently, as chief engineer at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
Ultratravel Collection, a joint venture between Global Hotel Alliance ("GHA"), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning, multi-brand loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, and multi-media brand Ultratravel, last night sponsored another glittering and star-studded awards ceremony. Held at the Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai, the newest landmark destination for grand design and regal interior, the 13th annual ULTRAs celebrated the success of the leading travel companies in the world voted by the readers of The Telegraph's luxury travel magazine and members of the DISCOVERY loyalty programme.
In her new role, Sarieddine will be responsible for leading the property's marketing strategy and provide solutions for sustained growth at the hotel. She will develop and implement marketing plans that line up with the resort's organisational goals, while also motivating team members and supporting them.She first joined Minor Hotels in September 2017, as marketing manager she was in charge of six social media accounts, marketing strategies and improving the visibility of the hotel online.
Rosso, the Italian restaurant at Amwaj Rotana, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, has appointed Salvatore Barcellona as its new speciality chef.
Born and raised in Germany, Cornelia has come a long way from her beginnings as an apprentice in the food and beverage industry. Following her Diploma in Hospitality Management from Cologne, Mitlmeier obtained her MBA from Danube University Krems in Austria before embarking on her impressive career that took her from her home country Germany to Austria, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Japan and most recently Lebanon.
Originating from India, Shaikh brings more than 12 years of hospitality experience, garnered from working in India and the United Arab Emirates, with prominent hotel groups such as Mövenpick, Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Address Hotels.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, part of the newly designed flagship properties launching globally offering a new distinctive stay experience, designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller.
With 13 years of extensive sales experience in the region handling all segments across the board, Hebbo will now be heading the hotel's sales strategy overlooking 244 contemporary rooms and apartments, four meeting and events spaces and two food and beverage outlets. Known for his reputation in customer service excellence, client satisfaction and proven sales strategies in increasing overall hotel performance, Youssef is dedicated to applying his expertise in his new role.
Calimano joins Fairmont Dubai from his most recent role as Area Director of Human Resources with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, where he successfully led the human resources function at its four-unit complex in Dubai Festival City.
Abdeladim Hakkadi has been elevated to restaurant operations manager. Hakkadi will now oversee the Boulevard location's The Restaurant, Lobby Lounge and Pool Bar.
Otman Bengebara is the new F&B operations manager at Address Dubai Mall. Previously shortlisted for 'Young Hotelier of the Year' by Hotelier Middle East, Bengebara has almost a decade of F&B experience at the Armani Hotel Dubai.
Benjamin Bruno Alves joins Address Hotels and Resorts as cluster executive pastry chef and will oversee desserts and pastries at the Boulevard and Dubai Mall locations. Prior to his appointment, Alves was a pastry chef at two Michelin starred Marc Meneau Restaurant in France. He has also held positions in London, Paris, Taipei and Beirut.
Indian restaurant Claypot at Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai has appointed a new head chef.