Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection has appointed Haitham Assem to the role of multi-property director of marketing and communications for The St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai - Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
With its opening scheduled in 2018, this legendary European Palace in Dubai will complement the Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, opened in 2011. The outstanding palace hotel will feature 389 rooms and suites. Rooms start at a size of 67 square metres and are thus the largest rooms in this category on the Palm. In addition, the Emerald Palace stands out due to the largest indoor swimming pool, with 175 square metres, as well as the largest private cinema on Palm Jumeirah with a capacity of 80 seats. Guests can enjoy 500 metres of private sandy beach and the 3,000 square metres Cinq Mondes spa, including 24 spacious treatment rooms and two private spa suites. The hotel hosts six exclusive culinary experiences, including all-day dining; the lobby lounge, pool and beach bar; in-room dining; "Mix", the first restaurant operated by renowned 3-Michelin starred chef Alain Ducasse in the UAE; the Italian en vogue restaurant "All'onda" from New York, managed by China Grill Management; "Il Riccio" Beach House & Restaurant, managed by Doğuş Group; and an upcoming Lounge/Bar.
Outstanding new destinations will be added to the Middle East and Africa portfolio of Kempinski Hotels in the coming months and throughout 2018, as Kempinski continues to strengthen its foothold in the region's luxury segment with a portfolio revamp.With two prestigious openings in the pipeline and additional projects underway in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Africa, Kempinski is making significant investments in prestige properties in the region to satisfy growing demand for authentic luxury hospitality. "Our hotels in the Middle East and Africa feature some of the most iconic luxury properties in the Kempinski portfolio and our upcoming openings, including Emerald Palace Kempinski Palm Jumeirah Dubai Hotel and Kempinski Hotel Muscat, are sure to fulfil this brand promise," said Henk Meyknecht, COO Middle East and Africa. "At the same time, we are applying increasingly higher standards across our portfolio and, as a result, Kempinski Hotel Ajman will exit the portfolio as of January next year."In line with the long-term vision for Middle East and Africa, Kempinski targets operating luxury hotels in each key city within the GCC, as well actively expanding presence through selective growth in exciting destinations in Africa.UPCOMING OPENINGS:KEMPINSKI HOTEL MUSCATMUSCAT / OMAN(opening in Q1 2018)Nestled within the community of Al Mouj and spread along six kilometers of stunning coastline, the Kempinski Muscat is an unparalleled luxury destination in the capital of Oman. Future guests will be delighted by two kilometres of white sandy beach; Oman's only signature PGA standard 18-hole golf course, designed by Greg Norman; as well as the 400-berth Al Mouj Marina, Oman's largest private yachting hub. Next to the Kempinski Hotel Muscat with 310 rooms amongst 40 suites and two presidential suites, each with a private swimming pool, the Kempinski Residences features 77 serviced apartments for long stays and leasings. Eight unique restaurants and bars offer a wide culinary range – inside and under the open sky.EMERALD PALACE KEMPINSKI PALM JUMEIRAH DUBAIDUBAI / UNITED ARAB EMIRATES(opening in Q2 2018)With its opening scheduled in 2018, this legendary European Palace in Dubai will complement the Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, opened in 2011. The outstanding palace hotel will feature 389 rooms and suites. Rooms start at a size of 67 square metres and are thus the largest rooms in this category on the Palm. In addition, the Emerald Palace stands out due to the largest indoor swimming pool, with 175 square metres, as well as the largest private cinema on Palm Jumeirah with a capacity of 80 seats. Guests can enjoy 500 metres of private sandy beach and the 3,000 square metres Cinq Mondes spa, including 24 spacious treatment rooms and two private spa suites. The hotel hosts six exclusive culinary experiences, including all-day dining; the lobby lounge, pool and beach bar; in-room dining; 'Mix', the first restaurant operated by renowned 3-Michelin starred chef Alain Ducasse in the UAE; the Italian en vogue restaurant 'All'onda' from New York, managed by China Grill Management; 'Il Riccio' Beach House & Restaurant, managed by Doğuş Group; and an upcoming Lounge/Bar.
STR's preliminary September 2017 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates performance declines consistent with significant supply growth. Based on daily data from September, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Hospitality Management Holding has signed the management agreement to operate the Coral Dubai Al Barsha Hotel. The stunning 5-star property (formerly the Auris Plaza Hotel) is superbly located in the heart of Al Barsha within walking distance from the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai and features 337 well-appointed rooms equipped with world-class facilities.
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivan Vidal as La Tablita’s new Chef de Cuisine.
DUKES Dubai, the quintessentially British branded, five-star hotel and residences on Palm Jumeirah has announced the latest addition to its executive team with the appointment of Hiren Mazgaonkar as Director of Sales and Marketing.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has unveiled plans for Vida Harbour Point, a new waterfront lifestyle project in Dubai and the seventh upcoming hotel project in the UAE under Vida Hotels and Resorts. Vida Harbour Point is the second hotel project by Emaar Hospitality Group in Dubai Creek Harbour, having recently unveiled Address Harbour Point, a premium lifestyle hotel and serviced residences to be operated by Address Hotels + Resorts.
Roda Hotels and Resorts has appointed veteran hotelier, Nael El Waary, as the cluster general manager for Roda Al Murooj Downtown, Roda Amwaj Suites, Roda Boutique Villas, and Roda Beach Resort.
In 2002, Safa joined Grand Hyatt Dubai as an events sales executive and was later promoted to director of events sales.
Grand Hyatt Dubai has promoted its associate director of sales Moritz Frings, to lead the team as the new director of sales.
Faiek El Saadani has been promoted to general manager of the five-star luxury hotel, The St. Regis Dubai located within the heart of the Al Habtoor City Complex.
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, addressed delegates at Top Hotels Project World Tour Dubai on Digitalization in Hotels yesterday. The conference presented a unique mix of critical industry insights and power networking in an interactive and inspirational programme.
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, was among the top speakers today at The Hotel Show being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 18 to 20th September, 2017. Speaking at the Middle East Hospitality Leadership Forum, Laurent participated in a panel discussion on the booming mid-market in Dubai and its ongoing effect on 4* & 5* operators.
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, added yet another prestigious accolade to its long list of accomplishments when its President & CEO Omer Kaddouri was honored with the 'Hospitality CEO of the Year' award at the CEO Middle East Awards 2017 held yesterday evening in Dubai.
Kleindienst Group today launches The Floating Venice, the world's first underwater luxury vessel resort at Cityscape Global. Valued at 2.5Bn AED (680m USD), The Floating Venice will be located in The World islands, 4km offshore from Dubai and will bring an authentic Venetian experience to the Middle East.
Arun, bringing over 10 years of experience in hospitality, has been appointed to manage the Front Office Department and Health Club of the new M Hotel brand under Millennium & Copthorne in Business Bay. Prior to joining M Hotel Downtown by Millennium, Arun served as the Assistant Front Office Manager at Millennium Plaza Hotel, Dubai from 2011 where he managed the hotel’s preopening operations. Arun worked for various hotel brands like Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Jebel Ali International Hotels in Dubai and started his Front Office career in Hotel Tea County and Club Mahindra Resorts in India. In his current role, Arun will be responsible in handling the overall front office operations and delivering exceptional level of customer service.
Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection has welcomed John Farrelly onboard as multi-property director of sales and marketing for St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay Dubai has appointed Marijana Mihajlovic as hotel manager to lead and strengthen the commercial positioning of the hotel, as it approaches its third operating year.
As hotels continue to find new and innovate amenities to add to guestrooms, there have long been some common and indisputable truths. There will be a bed, there will be a door, there will be a window with a view that cannot be enhanced or changed.