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Pierre Basmadjian has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Amwaj Rotana

Pierre Basmadjian Amwaj Rotana's director of human hesources has held various executive positions including corporate director of HR at the Rotana Corporate Office and pre-opening HR director of the Novotel and Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan and Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island.An Armenian national, Basmadjian, whose experience spans over 15 years in the hospitality industry, will be responsible for driving the property's human resources strategy and day to day operations.

Rotana
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Appointment

Deema Sartawi has been appointed as Director of Marketing Communications at Amwaj Rotana

Sartawi who joined Rotana in 2002, has held various executive positions including the cluster director of marketing and communications at Al Bustan and Al Murooj Rotana in Dubai. She also assisted the pre-opening team of Burgu Arjaan and Tango Arjaan by Rotana in Istanbul, Turkey during the opening phase for six months.Prior to her appointment, Sartawi recently held the position of the director of Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, where she participated in the pre-opening development of the two hotels at Dubai Creek.She brings over 15 years of experience in the marketing field and will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies as well as promoting brand awareness through effective marketing campaigns and public relations.

Rotana
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Appointment

Javaid Ahmed has been promoted to Head Executive Chef at Royal Central Hotel The Palm, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay and Central Beach Hotel The Palm

Central Hotels has announced the promotion of Javaid Ahmed as the Head Executive Chef for the group responsible for culinary operations at Royal Central Hotel The Palm, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay and C Central Beach Hotel The Palm due to open in September 2019. Javaid has been working with the Emirati Hospitality brand since 2018 as the Executive Chef at Royal Central Hotel The Palm. With 18 years of extensive experience across 5-star deluxe hotels and fine dining restaurants, Javaid has been delivering excellence at every stage of his career.

Central Hotels
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Katharina Van Beugen has been promoted to Regional PR & Communication Manager - Middle East at Radisson Hotel Group, Middle East

Katharina Van Beugen has been promoted to Regional PR & Communication Manager - Middle East. Katharina will join the ASO MARCOM team in Dubai at the end of the month following her cluster role in the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront and preparation for the launch of Radisson Blu, Dubai Canal View. Katharina has also led many successful UAE wide PR initiatives and campaigns over the past few years through the Commercial Focus Group.

Radisson Hotel Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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A design hotel for music lovers will open in the historic old quarter of Dubai in 2022

Jaz in the City to conquer Dubai! The fourth hotel to operate under the Jaz in the City lifestyle brand will open in the United Arab Emirates in 2022. After establishing locations in Amsterdam, Stuttgart and Vienna, the Jaz Crew will be setting up shop right next to Dubai's historic souks and within the immediate vicinity of the famous Dubai Creek.

Jaz in the City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Development Pipeline

Hyatt Announces Plans for Andaz Dubai The Palm

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, for the development of an Andaz branded hotel on the Palm Jumeirah. Occupying prime real estate on the world-famous man-made island, Andaz Dubai The Palm is slated to open in the last quarter of 2019, becoming the first Andaz branded hotel in Dubai and the second Andaz hotel in the United Arab Emirates, joining Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi.

Andaz
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Development Opening

Hyatt Place Dubai / Wasl District Now Open

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District, marking the third property under Hyatt's select service brand portoflio in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel joins Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga and Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square in increasing the number of contemporary yet affordable hospitality offerings in the city. The opening of the property brings Hyatt hotels in the UAE to 10 properties.

Hyatt Place
Dubai, United Arab Emirates