Descrozaille joins AccorHotels from Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, where he previously served as the president for the Middle East and Africa, overseeing over 50 hotels. In his new capacity, he will take charge of over 105 operational hotels and 65 hotels in the pipeline across all of AccorHotels' signature brands in the Gulf (excluding Saudi Arabia) and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nasser most recently served as the chief operating officer, luxury brands - Middle East for AccorHotels, overseeing a portfolio of 40 hotels. Now, he will oversee more than 125 operational hotels and 50 pipeline hotels across all brands in North Africa, Levant, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Indian Ocean.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA) has named Christian Palacin as general manager of Millennium Atria Business Bay, slated to open towards the end of 2018.
he Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has welcomed Soufiane El Allam as the new director of sales and marketing.El Allam has more than 16 years of experience working in luxury hospitality and has recently returned to Dubai following five years as executive assistant manager, in charge of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. He is now responsible for directing and developing the overall commercial marketing and sales strategies of The Ritz- Carlton, DIFC. El Allam brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge successfully leading multi-cultural teams. Soufiane's experience in hospitality ranges from corporate business hotels to luxury destination resorts as well as golf hotels. He is working closely and strategically with international tourism operators, tourism boards, blue chip companies, Mice and travel agencies. During his time with The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, the team under his leadership successfully sustained the hotel's performance and position as Bahrain's leading luxury city resort whilst reinforcing the positioning of the property as the hub for large events, conferences and destination weddings.With his many years of experience spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and his homeland, Morocco, he looks forward to working closely with the various stakeholders to maintain the strong positioning of The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, not only as the DIFC ultimate choice for business travellers, but as the leading social, leisure and networking destination.In his new role in Dubai, El Allam will concentrate on widening business opportunities for the hotel, strengthening existing ties with key partners, enhancing food and beverage marketing and creating breakthrough concepts to showcase the gastronomic excellence of the hotel's dining. Under his guidance, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC will strengthen its position as the place to be for culinary discoveries and entertainment for both the local community and beyond.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City has appointed Tim Reynolds as its new director of hotel operations.With his extensive knowledge of the market and over 12 years' experience in the hotel sector, Reynolds will be overseeing the entire hotel operation, working with the relevant departments to drive top line revenue, guest satisfaction and employee engagement.Before moving to Dubai and Radisson Blu, Reynolds spent two years at Sofitel London Gatwick as hotel manager and acting general manager, and most recently held the position of director of operations at the Intercontinental London - the O2.
Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the UAE's leading property development and real estate services companies, and Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the region, today announced that Millennium Atria Business Bay will open its doors to welcome guests by the end of 2018.
Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites & Apartments has welcomed Naseer Thodi as general manager.
Banyan Tree Residences - Hillside Dubai, a residential resort-style project developed by Sweid & Sweid in partnership with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Brewer Smith Brewer Group, is on track to open in September 2019 as the project celebrates reaching the roof level this week - a key marker in the construction of the luxury development stretching over 2.5 acres.
Aldert van Zyl has been appointed as the new executive assistant manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. He brings more than 14 years of experience to his new role.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers has appointed Alexander Musch as the new general manager.
The opportunity will be available at Najah a higher education fair, which is being held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, from October 31 to November 2, under the patronage of HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.
Developed by Radar Holdings, the new hotel is the first to open in Dubai South. Aloft Dubai South is located near Dubai's second major airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, and the rapidly expanding Expo 2020 site.
In his new capacity, to which he brings over 18 years of extensive expertise in financial and operation management in the tourism industry, Speedie will be responsible for StayWell Hospitality Group's overall financial operations in the Middle East, as well as directing strategic investments for the company. His breadth of experience across a variety of sectors will be a great value to the group's plan of increasing its portfolio of hotels across the region.
MGallery by Sofitel, AccorHotels' collection of unique boutique hotels, welcomes its second property in Dubai with the rebranding of the Meliá Hotel in Bur Dubai's Port Rashid area to The Canvas Hotel, MGallery.
Jumeirah Group today announces that its much loved Dubai landmark, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is to re-open on 19th October 2018, following a five month transformation programme.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has set a new milestone in Emiratisation in the hospitality sector with the appointment of UAE National Sharihan Al Masharyas the General Manager of Manzil Downtown.
From South Florida in the USA, chef Adam Schorr joins Time Oak Hotel & Suites with over 20 years' experience working across various styles of cuisine, including farm to table, American, French, Italian, Mediterranean and Asian. He will oversee two new F&B outlets - Pranzo, a Mediterranean and pizza eatery and Mugs & Munch, a pastry café and lobby lounge. Overseeing all day-to-day operations in the kitchen, Schorr will work to develop recipes and innovative menus as well as sourcing high-quality local food produce, training and hiring kitchen staff and maintaining an inventory of all food supplies. Pranzo, a casual all-day dining venue, serves a buffet and a la carte-style dishes from the Mediterranean region using organic produce as well as a range of non-alcoholic cocktails, healthy juices and soft beverages. With a total capacity for 76 covers, Pranzo features a live cooking station and a stone oven serving freshly baked pizza and bread.
For the first time in the association's history, the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will host its renowned Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC) in Dubai. As one of five ROCs held in international locations this year, Dubai's conference will convene hotel revenue executives for education, collaboration, and innovation at the Madinat Jumeirah on December 4, 2018.
Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City has appointed Paul Franz as the hotel's new general manager as of September 10, 2018. Franz replaces former general manager, Paul Uglesic, who was with the property through its pre-opening phase.
Studio M, a mid-scale hotel brand by Millennium Hotels & Resorts, first hotel, Studio M Arabian Plaza is set to open in Q4 2018.