Swiss-Belhotel International will showcase its outstanding portfolio of existing and upcoming properties at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019, the region's premier travel and tourism event scheduled to take place in Dubai from 28 April to 1 May 2019. With 7 new hotels lined up for opening in 2019, the year ahead looks extremely promising for Swiss-Belhotel International.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed franchise agreements for two hotels, Staybridge Suites® Dubai Financial Centre and Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City, with the Dubai-based real estate development firm, SRG Holding. The agreements will see the conversion of two SRG-owned developments to IHG's extended-stay brand Staybridge Suites. The two franchised assets will be operated by SRG Hospitality, the group's hotel management arm with opening dates set for January 2020.
Nicola Rossi, Four Seasons Hotels DIFC's new executive chef, has more than 19 years of expertise in the culinary field.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed seasoned strategic and result-driven leader, Nicolas Chammaa, as the General Manager of Vida Downtown.
sbe, a leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning global hospitality brands, today announced a partnership with World of Wonders Real Estate Development to continue the expansion of the SLS brand with the first SLS property in the Middle East, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences.
Ascott Limited (Ascott), a serviced residence owner-operator, has appointed Cyril Warsono as business development manager to assist in increasing the portfolio of properties across the Middle East and Turkey.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed seasoned hospitality expert, Riad Abi Haidar, as the General Manager of two premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels + Resorts.
Accor Group has appointed Omar Souab as General Manager of Sofitel Dubai Wafi that is scheduled to open at the end of 2019.
Elaine Watson has been appointed Cluster General Manager of the Aloft Me'aisam, Element Me'aisam and Aloft Dubai South, where she will oversee the management and operations of all three properties.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed hospitality veteran Mark Kirby as the Area General Manager of four premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels + Resorts.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has appointed Eleni Tsolakou as the General Manager of Address Dubai Marina, the premium luxury waterfront destination overlooking Dubai Marina, under Address Hotels + Resorts.
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai has appointed Nikolaos Tsimidakis as their new executive chef.
Marriott International veterans Gerrit Graef and Sandeep Walia will take on the positions of area vice president premium & select brands and area vice president luxury brands in the United Arab Emirates respectively. The appointments reflect the company's new direction to split its portfolio into 'Premium & Select' and 'Luxury' brands - done specifically to meet the market demands of a diversifying travel and tourism sector in the UAE.
Marriott International veterans Gerrit Graef and Sandeep Walia will take on the positions of area vice president premium & select brands and area vice president luxury brands in the United Arab Emirates respectively. The appointments reflect the company's new direction to split its portfolio into 'Premium & Select' and 'Luxury' brands - done specifically to meet the market demands of a diversifying travel and tourism sector in the UAE.
Hotels in the Middle East reported negative January 2019 performance results, while hotels in Africa posted growth across the three key performance metrics, according to data from STR.U.S. dollar constant currency, January 2019 vs. January 2018Middle East
Following the recent launch of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts' new Live Unforgettable concierge offerings, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is bringing the campaign to life in the Middle East with the introduction of a Jet Lag Guru. Unique to this property, the complimentary service will provide guests with advice on how to combat jet lag and help arrange tailored experiences including a relaxing Neom Tranquillity Bath on arrival and a special Jet Lag Menu at Vietnamese restaurant LAO. Renowned for anticipating travellers' every need with its 'True Waldorf Service,' Hilton 's iconic luxury brand makes strides to elevate and personalise the 'Live Unforgettable' campaign even further.
Reuben Mifsud, Cluster General Manager, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality has announced the appointment of Ziad Sleiman as Executive Assistant Manager - Operations at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, recently named as 'Middle East Leading Desert Resort' by the 'World Travel Awards' for its 7th year.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East and Africa has added Millennium Place to its portfolio of hospitality brands, and has appointed a director of sales & marketing for its first property in Dubai - the Millennium Place Marina.
Ahead of its opening in March 2019, Studio One Hotel - located in Dubai's Studio City - has appointed Damir Boshnjak as its hotel manager.