IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, part of the newly designed flagship properties launching globally offering a new distinctive stay experience, designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller.
With 13 years of extensive sales experience in the region handling all segments across the board, Hebbo will now be heading the hotel's sales strategy overlooking 244 contemporary rooms and apartments, four meeting and events spaces and two food and beverage outlets. Known for his reputation in customer service excellence, client satisfaction and proven sales strategies in increasing overall hotel performance, Youssef is dedicated to applying his expertise in his new role.
Calimano joins Fairmont Dubai from his most recent role as Area Director of Human Resources with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, where he successfully led the human resources function at its four-unit complex in Dubai Festival City.
Abdeladim Hakkadi has been elevated to restaurant operations manager. Hakkadi will now oversee the Boulevard location's The Restaurant, Lobby Lounge and Pool Bar.
Otman Bengebara is the new F&B operations manager at Address Dubai Mall. Previously shortlisted for 'Young Hotelier of the Year' by Hotelier Middle East, Bengebara has almost a decade of F&B experience at the Armani Hotel Dubai.
Benjamin Bruno Alves joins Address Hotels and Resorts as cluster executive pastry chef and will oversee desserts and pastries at the Boulevard and Dubai Mall locations. Prior to his appointment, Alves was a pastry chef at two Michelin starred Marc Meneau Restaurant in France. He has also held positions in London, Paris, Taipei and Beirut.
Indian restaurant Claypot at Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai has appointed a new head chef.
Ramachandra Chimata , Concierge Supervisor, JW Marriott Marquis , Dubai & Kumar Murughia , Chief Concierge, Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, received the prestigious international Les Clefs d'Or recognition in a pinning ceremony that took place at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront on December 17th.
Van Zyl joined the Radisson Hotel Group family in 2014 as director of F&B and since then has held numerous positions within the company.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Dubai The Palm. Joining Andaz hotels in top destinations around the world, such as Amsterdam, London, New York, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai, the latest addition marks the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai and the second in the United Arab Emirates, following the opening of Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi in 2018.
STR's preliminary November 2019 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates strong demand but declining rates.Based on daily data from November, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
In his role, the Italian-national will be responsible for leading and directing the culinary team at the hotel's six F&B venues. These include: Social by Heinz Beck, Serafina, LAO, Mezzerie, Palm Avenue and Waldorf Astoria Peacock Alley.
JA Resorts & Hotels announced today the early January 2020 opening of new 247-key property officially named 'The Manor by JA', located in Al Furjan, Dubai. As part of JA Resorts & Hotels proactive growth trajectory, the new 4-star property will focus on the Corporate segment with competitive rates and contemporary design.
Chairman of Dubai based DAMAC Properties, Hussain Sajwani, through his private investment company, Vision Investments, has bought the Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai has appointed Nachwan Koukach as its executive chef.
Bringing the best of Hollywood's indulgent charm and glamor into the world of hospitality, Paramount Hotel Dubai has set the stage for its Avant Premiere before rolling out the red carpet in January 2020 for the grand opening. The hotel which is the first-ever Paramount property in the region is now welcoming guests.
Yesterday, Sunday, the IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront opened its doors in the metropolis and cultural centre of the region. This is the first IntercityHotel in the United Arab Emirates, and it offers all the benefits associated with the brand to business travellers and leisure visitors from every part of the world. Regardless of whether the purpose of their trip is to attend meetings or to explore the sights of a fascinating city, guests will now be able to enjoy the high level of comfort they would expect to find in an upper mid-range hotel.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach has appointed Kevin Coey as the executive chef of the hotel's managed restaurant & outlets.Coey brings 20 years' experience to the role.
Grand Millennium Business Bay has welcomed Hussein Gamaleldin as its new director of sales and marketing.
This November, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, a leader in luxury hospitality worldwide, has completed its recent room renewal program with the revelation of its crowning jewels - 11 newly renovated Imperial Suites. Designed by famed French interior architect Sybille de Margerie, the new Imperial Suites were created with the surrounding natural landscape in mind, inspired by the sorbet hues of the sunset on the Arabian Gulf, the winds that sway shady palm fronds and the orange desert sands found on the city's outskirts, offering a modernised luxury suite experience.