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Mohit Mangtani has been appointed as Director of Sales at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Mangtani started his career with Hyatt in 2013 when he joined Hyatt Regency Dubai as a reservations sales associate. His commitment and exceptional skills quickly set him apart, and within a year, he was promoted to team leader in the same department. Showcasing his leadership potential, in 2015 Mohit sought a new challenge as he transferred to the Events Department, bringing his expertise and enthusiasm to this dynamic area.

Grand Hyatt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ahmed Saleh has been appointed as Director of Revenue at Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Saleh, the new director of revenue also brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in revenue management and strategy. Most recently, he worked as cluster director of revenue management at Mariott International, overseeing the revenue operations of seven hotels in Saudi Arabia. His international experience spans other major markets, including Russia, Egypt and the UAE. Previous brands he's worked with include Fairmont, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and IHG. He now joins to optimise business performance and revenue streams and enhance the brand's market positioning.

Sofitel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Sajeev Vasudevan has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Vasudevan, who will be joining as director of sales and marketing has a wealth of experience in driving growth and innovation in the luxury hospitality sector. With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has previously held leadership roles at Anantara Al Jabel Al Akhdar Resort, Shangri-La Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton DIFC.

Sofitel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Christian Pertl has been appointed as VP Commercial for MEIA Region at Shangri-La Group

Shangri-La Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Pertl as the new Vice President of Commercial for the Middle East, India, Indian Ocean, Europe, and the Americas (MEIA) region. This key leadership position highlights the Group's dedication to driving growth, optimising commercial strategies, and enhancing performance in diverse market environments.

Shangri-La
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Comprehensive Guide to Hotel Investment in Dubai: Insights, Strategies, and Success Factors for Novice Investors

This executive summary will provide novice hotel investors, new owners, and hotel associates new insights into hotel investments in Dubai. The hospitality industry in Dubai presents lucrative investment opportunities for business investors seeking to capitalize on the city's status as a global tourism and business hub. Investing in the hospitality industry in Dubai requires a thorough understanding of the market dynamics, the key factors that drive success as illustrated in Figure 1.0, and the challenges that investors may face.

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By Mohamad Saade, Fares Yactine, and Ronald Homsy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Stephen Ansell has been appointed as Managing Director Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Stephen Ansell is Hyatt's new Managing Director in its fast-expanding Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In his role, Stephen will oversee the MEA regional portfolio, currently comprising 38 hotels, more than 9,000 rooms, and eight brands spanning the luxurious Park Hyatt brand to the stunning Alila Hotels & Resorts and more. He will also pay a key role in expanding Hyatt's presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring the brands offerings continue to meet the evolving needs of guests and partners.

Hyatt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Kholoud Asha has been appointed as Cluster Director of Events at Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai and Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai

Kholoud Asha, has been appointed as cluster director of events of both Kempinski hotels. With over fifteen years' experience within the industry, Asha's journey began in Lebanon with Le Meridien, then made her move to Dubai with Atlantis before moving to Emaar Hospitality Group and then Shangri-La Dubai.

Kempinski
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Guillaume Destouches has been appointed as Cluster Executive Pastry Chef at Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai and Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai

Guillaume Destouches, has been appointed as the cluster executive pastry chef of both Kempinski Hotels. With over a decade of experience, Destouches started his career in his native country of France before moving to Abu Dhabi in 2015, acquiring the position of assistant pastry chef at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. There, he oversaw seven restaurants. Most recently, Destouches was the executive pastry chef at Bvlgari Resort, Dubai. Holding the position since 2019, he oversaw six restaurants, with a team of 18 chefs.

Kempinski
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Abdullah Issa Khalil has been appointed as Cluster Director of Food & Beverage at Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai and Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai

Abdullah Issa Khalil has been appointed as cluster director of F&B and events for both Kempinski Hotels. With a distinguished career in the hospitality industry since 1999, Khalil brings a wealth of expertise to this pivotal role, having spent time at different Hyatt brands in the Middle East across two decades.

Kempinski
Dubai, United Arab Emirates