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The Middle East's First Delano Hotel to Debut in Dubai

Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC), a global leader and innovator in 'Creative Class' boutique hotels, today announced its partnership with IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) to bring the Delano brand to the Middle East with Delano Dubai. Scheduled to open in 2017 as the third hotel in the Delano portfolio, Delano Dubai's 110-key deluxe hotel apartment property will be situated on Palm Jumeirah and will form part of a contemporary mixed-used resort development known as The8.

Andrea Werner has been appointed as Regional Director of Sales at Steigenberger Hotel Group

As Regional Director of Sales for the Middle East, Andrea Werner will be focusing on raising awareness in the region of the three Steigenberger Hotel Group brands – Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, InterCityHotels and Jaz in the City – and on the development of outbound sales of the hotels in Europe. Ms. Werner has been in Dubai since 2007 and has worked for various German companies and organisations.

Siegfried Nierhaus has been named Vice President Middle East and Asia at Steigenberger Hotel Group

In his capacity as Vice President for the Middle East and Asia, Siegfried Nierhaus is heading up the expert team as well as being responsible for strategic alignment. After 25 years in the branch, including ten years spent in the Middle East, he brings significant experience in the development and management of hotel projects to the table.

Monica Mascaros has been appointed as Hotel Development Advisor at Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts

Monica Mascaros's remit as Hotel Development Advisor encompasses the identification and development of new hotel projects, negotiation and development of new locations and management of relations with hotel investors and owners. She is able to look back at more than 15 years of experience in company development and in project acquisition in Europe and the Middle East.

Christian Palacin has been appointed as General Manager at City Seasons Hotel Dubai

Mr Christian Palacin has been recently appointed as General Manager of City Seasons Hotel Dubai. With a management diploma from a French hotel school and a Master Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University, Palacin brings over 20 years of experience in operational and managerial positions including large renovation projects and hotel openings in Asia and the Middle-East with major international companies as Starwood and Golden Tulip.

Andrea Irani has been named United Arab Emirates Managing Director at The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

Irani has more than 25 years of experience in hospitality, media events planning and conference management, and, through her role as Account Manager for MCI Middle East's Association Management and Consultancy division, has access to the latest global practices in association growth strategies and product development. Irani's background in the hotel industry includes the Taj Group in Mumbai and the InterContinental Hotel in Dubai. After working in hotels, Irani launched Entertainment Plus Gulf magazine in Gulf News. In addition, she has experience with associations like the UAE Internal Audit Association (IAA), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and Information Technology Governance Assurance Forum (ITGAF). For the UAE Internal Audit Association, Irani developed a website and increased its membership through an aggressive membership retention campaign.