Ameya Sapre has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Media Rotana
Well acquainted with the Rotana brand, Sapre joined the company in 2013 as the food and beverage director of Park Rotana.
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At the Retreat Palm Dubai - MGallery Hotel Collection, wellness is the core ambition of the General Manager, Samir Arora. Whether the objective is detox, fitness or mindfulness, his teams do everything possible to create memorable experiences. Exclusive decoding of this address's well-being strategy which reflects new trends and the exacting demands of its guests!
Les Clefs d’Or UAE host Grand Educational Day in Dubai
The prestigious association held its much awaited event themed as 'Be Inspired' at Rajmahal Theatre, located in Dubai Parks & Resorts. More than 350 hospitality professionals attended the Grand Educational Day filled with inspiring panel discussions by hospitality leaders sharing their insights alongside with high profile keynote speaker sessions.
Anna Collier has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai
Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai welcomes Anna Collier as the new General Manager, responsible for the overall hotel performance and operations. Bringing more than two decades-long of experience in the hospitality sector, Anna will continue to grow the hotel's prominent position within the local and international markets.
Kozhaya Tannous has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Amwaj Rotana - JBR
Kozhaya began his career in Beirut, Lebanon where he built his foundation in food and beverage operations working for luxurious brands such as Habtoor & Metropolitan by Hilton prior to relocating to the United Arab Emirates. In 2007, he joined the Armed Forces Officers and Hotels in Abu Dhabi as Banquet Manager, where he was exposed to grand events such as presidential meetings & Royal weddings.
Sherif El Mansoury has been appointed as Director of Sales at The H Hotel Dubai
Moving from The H Resort Seychelles to Dubai, El Mansoury will be responsible for leading the hotel's sales team and will play an integral role in the development and implementation of strategic sales plans and initiatives to maximise all revenue streams.He will also identify new business opportunities for The H Hotel Dubai and will represent the property at major events, conference and trade shows.Mansoury brings 19 years of luxury hospitality experience, having worked at international hotel chains in the GCC like Kempinski Soma Bay, The Ritz Carlton Sharm El Sheikh, Fairmont Nile City Hotel, and Mosaic Palais Aziza & Spa Hotel in Marrakesh and Rosewood Jeddah Hotel in Saudi Arabia.He was the regional director of sales & marketing at Hakkasan Group overseeing the Middle East & Asia markets before joining the H Hospitality Collection early this year.
Laurent Philippe Pommey has been appointed as Executive Chef at Andaz Dubai The Palm
Pommey is a seasoned chef who intends to "pioneer the term 'farm to table'" for the Middle East. He is working towards showcasing the hidden gems of the region by seeking out the best local seafood and shellfish and by partnering with local farms for organic vegetables, fruits and honey.
Tunde Nagy has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Swissôtel Al Ghurair
Swissôtel Al Ghurair has appointed Tunde Nagy as the director of sales and marketing.
Sayed Tayoun has been promoted to Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City
Sayed Tayoun has been promoted to the position of hotel manager at Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City. Under his stewardship as the previous area director of sales and marketing, the IHG hotels at Dubai Festival City have continued to grow from strength to strength.
Anoop Dhondoo has been appointed as Complex Hotel Manager at ibis World Trade Centre and ibis One Central
Anoop Dhondoo is well-versed in the dynamic world of hospitality, having honed his skills and natural flair at some of the leading hotels in various segments of the industry.
Juliana Khalife has been promoted to Cluster Director of Sales for IHG hotels at Dubai Festival City at IHG hotels at Dubai Festival City
Juliana Khalife has been promoted to cluster director of sales for IHG hotels at Dubai Festival City. Khalife's journey with IHG Dubai Festival City started back in 2007, when she served as business development manager during the hotels' pre-opening phase. Through her strategic leadership, she has led the team as director of conference and events for the past five years, with a proven track record of success. She also played a pivotal role in implementing several strategies to enhance productivity and generate revenue for conference and events.
Michael Borges has been appointed as Area Director of Sales and Marketing for IHG hotels at Dubai Festival City at IHG hotels at Dubai Festival City
Michael Borges has been appointed as the new area director of sales and marketing for IHG hotels at Dubai Festival City. With more than 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Borges has worked in various roles across seven countries in Europe.
C Central Resort in The Palm Dubai Gears Up for Opening
Continuing its expansion in Dubai, Central Hotels is gearing up to welcome guests at the C Central Resort - The Palm, its fourth luxury hotel in the emirates. Featuring 206 luxe rooms and suites, the spectacular hotel is in the final stages of finishing and is expected to open its doors within the next few weeks.
Dubai Says Bon Soir to St. Trop Which Brings a Slice of French Riviera to DIFC
A new rooftop lounge has opened in the centre of DIFC offering a stylish nightspot for city dwellers. Located on the 18th floor of the new Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, St. Trop brings al fresco chic and a flavour of je ne sais quoi elegance to the UAE's night scene, combining a relaxed yet classy vibe with an energetic soundtrack offset by the dynamic backdrop of Dubai's ever-changing skyline.
Ahmed Elnawawy has been appointed as General Manager at Address Fountain Views Hotel and Residences
The soon-to-open Address Fountain Views Hotel and Residences - the seventh property under Emaar Hospitality Group's award-winning Address Hotels + Resorts brand - has named Ahmed Elnawawy as its general manager. Elnawawy has spent the last year leading the hotel's development and pre-opening operations, and has been credited with upholding the Address Hotels + Resorts' world-class service and ethos. His role is critical in delivering the motto of Address Hotels + Resorts - 'Where Life Happens' - and he will drive the entire operation of the hotel, overseeing guest rooms and suites, as well as residences and diverse dining experiences. He will also be tasked with driving strategic growth and revenue for the property.
Gaston Silva Herrera has been appointed as Executive Chef at Meliá Desert Palm
The Argentine chef holds more than 15 years' experience in the hospitality industry and prior to this appointment, was the F&B director and executive chef at the Gran Meliã Iguazu in Argentina.
Roden Macasaquit has been appointed as Junior Sous Chef at Crowne Plaza Dubai
Crowne Plaza Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of Roden Macasaquit as Junior Sous Chef for its authentic Japanese restaurant, Sakura.Chef Roden joins Sakura with over 20 years' experience gained across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He began his culinary journey in Saudi Arabia before moving to Dubai in 2008 where he held the position of Demi Chef at a Japanese restaurant in Downtown. After three years of excelling in his role, Chef Roden mo ved to Cyprus and later returned to Dubai in 2016, joining Roda Al Bustan Hotel, as Chef De Partie.In his new role, Chef Roden will head up the well-recognized culinary team of Sakura, driving high standards of food quality and guest experience.
Cendyn’s Middle Eastern footprint grows as FIVE Jumeriah Village Dubai adds revintel® to their hotel tech stack
Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai has joined its sister property, FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, in selecting Rainmaker's comprehensive business intelligence solution, revintel®, to help gain market share through better hospitality analytics and greater insight into the most important aspects of their business.revintel® is a cloud-based solution which combines data from disparate systems to generate actionable insights designed to accelerate revenue growth. The business intelligence tool provides properties, hotel management groups, owners and asset managers with detailed visibility into leading and lagging revenue-oriented data across their entire profile.Abhishek Lakhotia, Director of Revenue for FIVE Hotels and Resorts attributed much of FIVE Palm Jumeirah's YOY growth to insights derived from revintel® and was extremely excited for the solution to be added to FIVE Jumeirah Village as well. "We are gaining such great insight from the solution at our other property, that I knew it was something we would implement at this hotel as well," explained Lakhotia. "revintel® gives us the data we need to apply the right tactics in our distribution channels and markets to yield better revenues overall. It is easy to use and gives us a clean and simple way to view our most important data."Tim Sullivan, President at Cendyn, said "FIVE Jumeirah Village is a great addition to our ever-growing number of Middle Eastern clients, we are excited for them to reap the same positive results FIVE Palm Jumeirah is seeing with revintel®."
Jason Harding has been appointed as Managing Director at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wadi Waterpark
Originally from the UK, Jason's journey began in 1991, when he joined the London Hilton Park Lane. His career has included General Management roles across the Rocco Forte Hotels. In 2010 Jason relocated to Dubai and worked as General Manager and Regional General Manager at The Palace - Old Town and Armani Hotels and Resorts with responsibility for their Dubai and Milan properties. Jason then took on Area Director and Complex General Manager roles at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and Marriott International.Jason has extensive managerial experience which includes handling overall hotel operations, strategic direction and overseeing multi-million pound renovations. He has an impressive record of growing profitability, improving guest satisfaction, increasing staff retention and delivering increased revenues.
Mahmoud Sakr has been appointed as Managing Director at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel and Royal Residences
Mahmoud brings over 30 years' experience and joins from Jumeirah Emirates Towers where he was General Manager and Area General Manager - City Hotels.Originally from Egypt, Mahmoud is passionate about providing a personalised guest experience at this award-winning resort on Palm Jumeirah. As one of Jumeirah's most experienced business leaders, he has played a pivotal role in the company's journey over the last 20 years. He is a seasoned hotelier and his dedication to his employees and guests alike sets a great example and is highly commendable. Mahmoud's strong market knowledge and excellent operational knowledge makes him well placed to take on the challenge of managing Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Prior to joining Jumeirah Group, Mahmoud worked for Le Méridien for 13 years across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Senegal.