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Ziad Sleiman has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager – Operations at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
Reuben Mifsud, Cluster General Manager, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality has announced the appointment of Ziad Sleiman as Executive Assistant Manager - Operations at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, recently named as 'Middle East Leading Desert Resort' by the 'World Travel Awards' for its 7th year.
Atef El Eskndarany has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Millennium Place Marina
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East and Africa has added Millennium Place to its portfolio of hospitality brands, and has appointed a director of sales & marketing for its first property in Dubai - the Millennium Place Marina.
Damir Boshnjak has been appointed as General Manager at Studio One Hotel
Ahead of its opening in March 2019, Studio One Hotel - located in Dubai's Studio City - has appointed Damir Boshnjak as its hotel manager.
STR: Preliminary January Data For Dubai Hotels
STR's preliminary January 2019 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates performance affected by a continued influx of new room inventory. Based on daily data from January, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Hossam Shaaban has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage. at Crowne Plaza Dubai
Crowne Plaza Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of Hossam Shaaban as Director of Food & Beverage.
Mandarin Oriental announces Q1 opening of Middle Eastern debut
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that its debut property in the Middle East, Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai, will open its doors in Q1 2019. Located in the heart of Dubai overlooking the beach and surrounding urban architecture, the project will seek to bring a new level of luxury to the shores of Dubai.
Hitesh Mayor has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing. at Crowne Plaza® Dubai
Crowne Plaza Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of Hitesh Mayor as Director of Sales & Marketing.
Dukes Dubai, a Royal Hideaway hotel to open in the UAE
Barceló Hotel Group has announced the first Royal Hideaway Hotel opening in the region, after the signing with owning company Seven Tides for the management contract of Dukes Dubai.
Nikhil Satwani has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria
Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria, an iconic hotel situated in the heritage heart of Dubai, has appointed Mr. Nikhil Satwani as Director of Sales & Marketing. In his new position, Nikhil will oversee and strategize sales, marketing, revenue and events initiatives to support the hotel's business goals.
Opening Of W Dubai – The Palm Marks First W Escape In The Middle East
The desert just got hotter. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., today announced the opening of W Dubai - The Palm, located on the Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island in the world and one of Dubai's most iconic attractions. W Dubai - The Palm is the newest W Escape, the W brand's playful spin on the traditional resort experience and is set to add a new beat to the already dynamic and pulsating city. With its electrifying style, evocative design and eclectic destination restaurants led by world-class chefs including Massimo Bottura and Akira Back, W Dubai - The Palm will shine bright in the famed City of Gold.
Renald Epie has been appointed as Executive Chef at Fairmont Dubai
Fairmont Dubai is pleased to announce the appointment of Renald Epie as Executive Chef.Renald Epie, a French national, has over 20 years' experience in perfecting the art of classical French cuisine at a number of Michelin-starred restaurants.Prior to joining Fairmont Dubai, he started off his career in the culinary world at the age of 15 in Chicago, only to become a chef at the age of 21. Renald worked at Alain Ducasse's luxurious es tablishments such as Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo, The Spoon Food & Wine in Paris and La Bastide de Moustier in South of France. He has also worked in many other famous restaurants including Citrus Etoile, Bar & Boeuf and II Cortile before moving to Qatar as a private chef for the ambassador of France.In 2013, Renald landed in Dubai to join the Burj Al Arab team to head-up Al Mahara, the acclaimed seafood fine dining restaurant before being promoted to executive sous chef, a role, he held for two years before moving to the sister property Jumeirah Al Naseem to be part of the pre-opening team. He then joined Atlantis, The Palm in the same capacity to experience a large-scale food and beverage operations.In his new role, Renald will oversee Fairmont Dubai's 10 food and beverage outlets including the multi-award winning restaurants Noire and The Exchange Grill.
Jerome Briet has been appointed as CDO Middle East and Africa at Marriott International
Marriott International has appointed Jerome Briet as its chief development officer for the Middle East and Africa, where he will oversee and drive growth through new-build, conversion and franchise opportunities across new and established markets.
Evita Chidiac has been appointed as Director of Room at Raffles Dubai
As director of rooms, Chidiac is responsible for overseeing all rooms division functions at Raffles Dubai. With 15 years of managerial experience in luxury hospitality, she joins the property from the Arlo Soho hotel in New York City, where she was director of rooms and a pre-opening team member since March 2016. She started her career as an assistant housekeeping manager for the Parker Meridien in New York, and worked her way up in landmark properties in the city including Jumeirah Essex House Hotel (now Marriott), Fairmont The Plaza, Hilton Fashion District, The Manhattan Affinia Collection, where she oversaw refurbishments in all properties. Chidiac holds a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Hotel Management from the University of Balamand in Lebanon.
Marina Kutskaya has been appointed as Spa Manager at Raffles Dubai
Kutskaya joins Raffles Dubai as spa manager and will oversee the spa, fitness centre and pool operations, as well contribute to the Raffles Spa brand.
Evita Chidiac has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Raffles Dubai
As director of rooms, Chidiac is responsible for overseeing all rooms division functions at Raffles Dubai. With 15 years of managerial experience in luxury hospitality, she joins the property from the Arlo Soho hotel in New York City, where she was director of rooms and a pre-opening team member since March 2016.
Marina Kutskaya has been appointed as Spa Manager at Raffles Dubai
Kutskaya joins Raffles Dubai as spa manager and will oversee the spa, fitness centre and pool operations, as well contribute to the Raffles Spa brand.
Clara De Lama has been appointed as Senior PR and marketing manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek has appointed Peruvian native Clara De Lama as senior PR and marketing manager.
David Harb has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria
David Harb has been appointed general manager of the Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria, where he will manage 421 hotel rooms and 388 residences.
Purnima Sunil has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Sunil was previously employed at Bonnington Hotel Dubai, where she held the role of director of business development from 2015 to 2018.