Shadab Amin is responsible for leading the commercial team with a smart approach, aiming to achieve goals such as managing budgets, as well as developing and executing strategic sales and marketing plans to optimise revenue.
One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai has appointed a new general manager.
Marriott International has appointed of two new directors in the sales and revenue department across the largest cluster of Marriot in the region comprising the Six Wasl owned hotels; Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre Le Meridien Fairway, Aloft & Element Al Mina and Aloft & Element Dubai Airport. Annemarie Goani has been appointed as Complex Director of Revenue and will be in charge of driving strategic development and business planning to gain competitive market share.
Jivesh Sehgal has been appointed as Multi-Property Director of Sales and Marketing, overseeing the development and implementation of innovative sales and marketing strategies aimed at expanding the hotel's market share while driving revenue growth and enhancing the guest experience.
Marriott International has announced the appointment of its multi-property general manager tasked with overseeing Marriott Hotel, Al Jaddaf, Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf and Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Creek.
In Dubai, the glittering heart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), women who have been trafficked from around the world are manipulated and forced into sex work. Many of these women must seek clients in the city’s lavish hotels where staff and management turn a blind eye. The anonymity provided by five-star hotels, often operated by some of the biggest names in global hospitality, coupled with a lack of accountability and apathy within the sector, has helped to ensure Dubai remains a global hub for human trafficking.
Assem Moustafa, now promoted to the position of director of rooms, has 16 years of industry experience working across Hyatt and Rotana properties.
Originally from Ireland, Eoin Whelan brings a wealth of experience, spanning over 15 years in the hospitality industry. His career journey has included prominent roles in renowned establishments such as Four Seasons, Ashford Castle Hotel, Maybourne Hotel Group, and Gordon Ramsay's acclaimed Savoy Grill in London.
Amwaj Rotana Hotel has announced the appointment of Salvatore Silvestrino as executive chef. With a career spanning over three decades in the culinary world, Silvestrino brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.
The Lux Collective is pleased to announce the establishment of its new regional office in the Middle East and the appointment of Christian Pertl as the Sales Director, based in Dubai.
With 17 hotels currently operating and seven more in the pipeline, the Gran Meliá brand continues to lead the group's luxury openings in Europe and the Middle East Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah completes the Group's exceptional Dubai hotel portfolio, where the brand has been present since 2018, first opening the Meliá Desert Palm, member of Meliá Collection, an exclusive resort with a polo field, amongst others Meliá Hotels International remains committed to luxury tourism, expanding its presence in Dubai by signing a new Gran Meliá property in Port de La Mer, a new luxury destination located in the Jumeirah One Beach area, one of the best areas in Dubai.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Raffi Torikian as general manager of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina.
Dubai’s hotel industry posted its highest September occupancy since 2016, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Today Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced the Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina Hotel selected the Knowland platform to gain access to insights into untapped industries and potential accounts, expand opportunities within the luxury hotel sector and empower sales teams to reallocate market share strategically.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Mohamad Haj Hassan as the newly appointed country director for Saudi Arabia. In this position, Hassan will spearhead the company's expansion strategy in the Kingdom and ensure top-notch operations across its hotels while collaborating closely with property owners.
Khalid Saeed has ascended from the position of hotel manager to general manager at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection. In this enhanced capacity, Saeed will take the helm of the entire team, directing vital facets such as hotel administration, streamlining operations, amplifying productivity, pioneering innovative shifts, refining policies and procedures, enhancing both guest and associate experiences, and championing the Marriott spirit, among other responsibilities.
Under the umbrella of the Gloria & Mourouj Gloria brand, Deira will soon welcome the Khalidia Palace Hotel. This Dubai-based establishment will boast exclusive restaurants, round-the-clock dining options, a sophisticated lobby lounge, and a relaxing poolside café. Guests can enjoy the luxury of 24-hour in-room dining, comprehensive travel & tourism services, a well-equipped business centre, and select retail outlets.
Filip Pavloski has been appointed as the new food and beverage manager at Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights.
Mattia Chiai has joined Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi's Verso restaurant as chef de cuisine.
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City have announced the promotion of Youssef Elmrassy to the position of cluster security manager. In his new role, Elmrassy will oversee safety and security operations for both hotels.