Chadi Gedeon has been appointed as general manager of Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai. He holds more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has been with Movenpick for the past 13 years.
Hospitality Management Holdings made a special presentation today on the changing face of luxury hotels at Dubai Hotels & Leisure Summit organised by CMS in association with Colliers International. In addition, he participated in a panel discussion sharing valuable insights on trends and development in the regional hospitality sector, owner and operator relations, emergence of mid-market sector, M&A activity and future outlook of the industry.
The world's most opulent all-suite hotel, Dubai's sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, is bringing an expansive outdoor luxury leisure concept, called 'North Deck', to the market – by ship from Finland, over 8,000 nautical miles away. The hotel, which is renowned for pushing the boundaries of architectural design and luxury service, unveils a global first in hotel construction with a breakthough combination of creative marine design, ingenious engineering and guest-friendly planning.The North Deck, which is due to open to guests in the second quarter of 2016, has been developed using state-of-the-art marine technology, design and manufacturing expertise, with a strong focus on environmental benefits. The 10,000m2 private luxury deck will fan 100 metres out into the Arabian Gulf and accommodate 32 cabanas, 400 sun loungers, one fresh water pool measuring 612m2 and one salt water pool measuring 828m2, one restaurant and a bar.The deck has been developed by marine construction experts ADMARES at a shipyard in Finland that specialisies in the construction of cruise ships and yachts, guaranteeing the highest standards in both manufacture and finish. The off-site process has meant minimal disruption to guests.Made from steel and weighing around 5,000 tonnes, the North Deck left Finland on 9th January 2016 and is currently being transported to Dubai by sea. On arrival at the hotel in mid-February, the six sections will be lifted by crane and lowered onto a grid of 90 steel piles, each 914mm in diameter, stretching from the hotel out into the Arabian Gulf.The construction and steel pile installation process will cause minimal impact to the marine environment. In fact it has been designed to provide shade for local fish and to attract undersea ecosystems that are known to cluster around steel piles.Anthony McHale, General Manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, commented: "As a hotel we are dedicated to surpassing guest expectations by providing the ultimate Arabian hospitality experience and we have no doubt that North Deck will do just that. We are hugely excited about its arrival - North Deck is a true reflection of Dubai's own ambition to provide the most outstanding experience for guests visiting and living in Dubai."Robert Swade, Jumeirah Group Chief Operating Officer: "Dubai is renowned for providing exceptional experiences. This is the first time a structure of this nature and size has been built in one country and then transported to another country to be assembled and operated. We are really pushing the boundaries of innovation and demonstrating how committed we are to positioning Dubai as the most exciting destination in the world and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah as the finest provider of luxury experiences."
Starwood Hotels has a appointed a new director of food and beverage for Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME). The position has gone to Stefan Breg, who will be based in Starwood’s Middle East office in Dubai. Breg brings over 25 years of experience to the new position at Starwood. His previous roles included head of concept development for IHG Asia & Middle East, as well as senior roles at Hilton and Ernest & Young. Breg is also known as a visiting professor at Emirates Academy in Dubai for five years. Breg’s responsibilities in this new role will be to oversee restaurant and bar concepts at 345 Starwood properties, which includes renovated and new hotels, across ten different Starwood brands.
Wissam Aboujaoude joins the hotel in Dubai’s JBR area, bringing 15 years of hospitality industry experience to the mid-market property.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the signing of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, which is slated to open in 2018. Owned by Dubai master developer Nakheel, the hotel will be part of The Palm Tower, a 52-story mixed-use luxury development and the centerpiece of Dubai's world-famous, award-winning Palm Jumeirah island. This landmark signing marks the fifth St. Regis hotel to open in the United Arab Emirates.
The world's most opulent all-suite hotel, Dubai's sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, is bringing an expansive outdoor luxury leisure concept, called 'North Deck', to the market – by ship from Finland, over 8,000 nautical miles away. The hotel, which is renowned for pushing the boundaries of architectural design and luxury service, unveils a global first in hotel construction with a breakthrough combination of creative marine design, ingenious engineering and guest-friendly planning.
Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach - Dubai has appointed Jacques Reynders as its new Director of Recreation.
Bringing more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Saad will lead the sales and marketing strategies of the hotel, aimed at increasing revenues.
Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community in Dubai has appointed Anna Collier as the new general manager for both properties.
Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH- Hospitality Management Holdings addressed the Global Hospitality Summit in Dubai with a special presentation on 'Reshaping Luxury Hospitality to Welcome & Win Over New Generation of Guests'. Organised by Marcus Evans from 18-19 January, the two-day premium forum was attended by leading hotel experts and developers who exchanged key business insights from the industry.
Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh in Dubai/UAE. The upper upscale property featuring 264 serviced apartments is schedule to welcome the first guests in Q4 2017.
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai has hired Javeria Zafar as its human resources manager.
Dubai-based luxury property developer and holding company Seven Tides International has named the newest member of its opening executive team with the appointment of Mike Vroom as Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms for its latest five-star hospitality venture, DUKES Dubai on Palm Jumeirah. A graduate of the International Hotel School of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, he will lead the rooms division operation for both the 273-room hotel and 227 hotel apartments, and brings with him extensive experience garnered from key roles in leading luxury properties in his native South Africa. Vroom joins the DUKES team directly from a senior role with a duo of leading South African properties, the luxury boutique Queen Victoria Hotel and Dock House Hotel in Cape Town, where he was resident manager for both locations.
The new MD and COO, Olivier Granet, comes from within the AccorHotels group, with which he has worked since 1999.
ARJ Holding L.L.C has announced soft launch of its first property 'La Verda Dubai Marina Suites & Villas'. It is located on the Marina touching the waterfront with over 100 meter long frontage. ARJ Holding has developed its own brand & service philosophy, 'La Verda Be Home' with the promise to create a Guest experience which is warm & caring, personalized & engaging as well as informal & friendly. The accommodation products are keeping in mind needs and expectations of high-end leisure families traveling on vacation.
Dubai Holding today announced the transition of Gerald Lawless, Jumeirah Group President and CEO, to a new position responsible for tourism and hospitality in Dubai Holding's Corporate Office, having served 18 years at the helm of Jumeirah Group.
The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF), the world's leading event for the restaurant investment community have opened nominations for the inaugural Global Restaurant Awards, which is an endeavour to recognise the businesses that form the backbone of the world's leading restaurants and restaurant brands. This unique concept has been developed in collaboration with The Caterer part of the Travel Weekly Group in the UK, which is now Europe's largest B2B travel and hospitality Media Company. The Caterer owns and operates the UK's leading awards events in hospitality and catering, and the wider group runs over 130 annual events across tourism and hospitality worldwide.
Outrigger Enterprises Group has opened a sales and marketing representation office in Dubai covering the Middle East region. Middle East experts, Dubai-based Gulf Reps Ltd., will be responsible for supporting the development of a Middle East strategy to drive sales for Outrigger Resorts' nine premium beachfront properties across the Indian Ocean, Asia and the Pacific.
The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF), the world's leading event for the restaurant investment community, have announced the inaugural Global Restaurant Awards, which is an endeavour to recognise the businesses that form the backbone of the world's leading restaurants and restaurant brands. This unique concept has been developed in collaboration with The Caterer part of the Travel Weekly Group in the UK, which is now Europe's largest B2B travel and hospitality Media Company. The Caterer owns and operates the UK's leading awards events in hospitality and catering, and the wider group runs over 130 annual events across tourism and hospitality worldwide.