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January 25, 2017

Markus Roeder has been appointed as General Manager at La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK, Dubai, Autograph Collection

Markus Roeder has been appointed as the hotel's general manager. Roeder’s career spans over 26 years in international hotel operations, during which time he accumulated a high degree of expertise and knowledge in multi-property leadership, oversight and management of complex brand initiatives. Since joining Marriott in 1989, the German native has held various positions across the globe, including England, the US and the Middle East, within the Operations and Sales & Marketing discipline.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 25, 2017

Julia Alvaro has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK, Dubai, Autograph Collection

The newly opened La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk Dubai has appointed new department heads. With over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Julia Alvaro joins the La Ville as director of sales and marketing overseeing the entire revenue strategies, sales, marketing and PR functions. She has worked for some of the industry’s leading hotels and resorts, including Le Meridien, Jebel Ali Hotel & Resort and The Churchill Intercontinental, gaining a wealth of in-depth knowledge and expertise across the hospitality sector.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 25, 2017

David Grossniklaus has been named Senior Director for Development in Middle East, Africa & India at Belmond

Belmond announced the appointment of David Grossniklaus as Senior Director of Development Middle East, Africa and India, effective December 1, 2016. Based in Belmond’s newly-opened development office in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Grossniklaus will focus on growing Belmond’s footprint across the region with new hotel developments and conversion opportunities.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 24, 2017

Olivier Granet has been appointed as Managing Director & COO AccorHotels MEA at AccorHotels

AccorHotels, one of the world’s leading hotel operators, has promoted Olivier Granet to the role of managing director and chief operating officer for the Middle East and Africa.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 24, 2017

Fabian Bornefeld has been appointed as Cluster Director of Human Resources at Four Points by Sheraton

Fabian Bornefeld has been appointed as cluster director of human resources for two Four Points by Sheraton properties in Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 18, 2017

Arshad Sayed has been appointed as GCC Director of Sales at Aiana Hotels and Resorts

Qatar’s Aiana Hotels and Resorts has appointed Arshad Sayed as the regional director of sales for the GCC.

Aiana Hotels & Resorts L.L.C.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 18, 2017

Adrian Hearn has been appointed as Director of Sales at Sheraton Dubai, Mall of the Emirates Hotel

Hailing from England, Hearn has more than 23 years' experience in the hospitality industry.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Press Release Design & Architecture

January 16, 2017

The First Group’s The One at Jumeirah Village Circle Wins Prestigious Architectural Award

The One at Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), one of the latest hotel developments from leading Dubai-based property firm The First Group, has been named Leisure and Hospitality Project of the Year at the prestigious Middle East Architect Awards. The 40-storey tower in Dubai's JVC precinct is one of four hotel projects under development in Dubai by the British-owned international hotel and property firm, which is best known for its collection of highly popular aparthotels in the city.

The First Group Hospitality

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Operations & Strategy

January 13, 2017

Anantara Vacation Club Enters Dubai

Anantara Vacation Club, Asia's leading luxury shared ownership concept for discerning travellers, has announced that its Club Developer entity has secured access to luxury apartment units at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort for its Club Points Owners to enjoy."With this first step, we will be able to meet our Club Points Owners' growing demand for inventory in the Middle East" said Maurizio Bisicky, Chief Commercial Officer. Plans for a larger Anantara Vacation Club presence in the booming metropolis are under way and contingent on the release of a timeshare law.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Press Release Markets & Performance

January 11, 2017

STR: Preliminary December 2016 data for Dubai

STR's preliminary December 2016 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates strong demand growth and lower rates consistent with significant supply growth. Based on daily data from December, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 10, 2017

Khodr G. Elmasri has been appointed as Associate Director of Events at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Elmasri brings a decade of GCC luxury hospitality experience, along with extensive F&B knowledge and a track record encompassing substantial opening and pre-opening experience.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 10, 2017

Sara Barakat has been appointed as Director of Events at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre has appointed Sara Barakat as its director of events.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 9, 2017

David Harb has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Grand Hyatt Dubai appointed David Harb as hotel manager in December 2016, promoting him from his previous position as executive assistant manager.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 28, 2016

Stephen Meredith has been promoted to General Manager at The Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay

The Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay in Dubai, a cosmopolitan-style hotel with a German touch, will get a new General Manager when Stephen Meredith takes over the reins on 1 January 2017.

H World International

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Development

December 21, 2016

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai Announces Its Debut This Festive Season

Nikki Beach Worldwide announces that Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, the fourth in the iconic brand’s global series of stylish beach and urban retreats, is set to open its doors this festive season., The opening of the new resort signals a significant milestone for the brand, following the launch of Nikki Beach Dubai Restaurant & Beach Club earlier this year.

Nikki Beach Hospitality Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Technology

December 12, 2016

Middle East smart hotel awards presented to exceptional hoteliers at 20th edition hotel technology summit

Hoteliers from the Middle East participated and won across a variety of award categories at the smart hotel awards ceremony. It took place on the second day of 20th edition hotel technology summit at Park Hyatt Hotel in Dubai in November, organised by business facilitation company Naseba, in partnership with Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) – the leading global hospitality association and organiser of HITEC, the world's largest hospitality technology show.

naseba Communications Fz.L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 7, 2016

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau has been appointed as Director of Well-Being for Raffles, Fairmont and MGallery at AccorHotels

Madden-Nadeau’s most recent role was Global Director of Spa Operations and Integrations for FRHI, where she focused on strategy and driving performance. Responsibilities included supporting spas globally, brand identity, new openings, and consistency of spa operations worldwide.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 7, 2016

Andrew Gibson has been named Vice-President, Well-Being, Luxury Brands at AccorHotels

AccorHotels’ newly created Luxury Brands structure, which includes the Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, MGallery, Pullman and Swissôtel brands, has announced the appointment of Andrew Gibson as Vice-President, Well-Being, Luxury Brands.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 6, 2016

Mohamed Shehab has been appointed as Director of IT at JW Marriott Hotel Dubai

Mohamed Shehab has been appointed as the new director of IT at the JW Marriott Deira in Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Development

December 1, 2016

Dusit International continues global expansion with the opening of two new hotels in the UAE and China

Thailand-based hospitality company Dusit International has continued its global expansion by debuting its dusitD2 and DusitPrincess brands in the UAE and China, respectively.The openings are part of Dusit International's strategy to expand its portfolio of international hotels and deliver gracious, Thai-inspired hospitality to the world.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates