Sumati MURARI ESSEC IMHI 2010 has been appointed as Director - Development Planning and Feasibility at Marriott International, UAE. Sumati started her career with JLL Dubai where she successively held the position of Analyst, Senior Analyst, Associate and Vice President Hotels & Hospitality Group
Building on the anticipation around the bringing the vibrant W brand to the UAE, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City (@wdubai) announces its core team as it readies itself for a summer opening. Taking the helm as General Manager of W Dubai – Al Habtoor City, Peter Katusak-Huzsvar is set to lead a team of bold and witty talent, all fuelled to present a dynamic style of modern luxury never before experienced in the Emirates.
STR data shows that Dubai, United Arab Emirates, recorded 2016's highest first-quarter average daily rate (ADR) among major markets around the world. This marked the 12th consecutive year that Dubai has led this group of markets in Q1 ADR when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency*.
The Hyatt Place Dubai cluster of hotels, which includes the Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga and Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square, has appointed a new director of sales.
Duetto, the market leader in hotel and casino profit optimization technology, announced that it has opened a new office in Dubai and appointed Hisham Diab as Director of Sales for the Middle East and Africa. The move comes as Duetto continues to expand worldwide — the company now has offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia, as well as the Middle East, and has hotel partners in more than 50 countries.
Dusit International will assert its position as one of Asia's leading hospitality groups at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai later this month. Led by newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Mr Lim Boon Kwee, senior executives from Dusit's corporate office, as well as representatives from its Middle Eastern and international properties, will be on hand throughout the event on Stand HC1030 to showcase the brand's current products, share the latest offers and discuss the company's ambitious expansion plans with the press and travel trade.
David Harb has joined Grand Hyatt Dubai as the executive assistant manager. The new appointment will be effective from May 1, 2016.
Director of Sales & Marketing Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Downtown Denis Glibic joins Radisson Blu Hotel Downtown as the Director of Sales & Marketing An experienced sale professional Denis joined the Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai & Radisson Blu Resort Fujairah where he was responsible for key account management and the management of RFPs for the two hotels.
Yeliz Hisman recently joined the Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach as the new director of sales and marketing.
The general manager and executive opening team for The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City have been revealed.
Kosta Kourotsidis has been recently appointed as the general manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Downtown.
Kerzner International Holdings Limited (the "Company") today announced that Alan Leibman will step down as Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since 2012. His Excellency Mohammed Al Shaibani, Executive Director & CEO of Investment Corporation of Dubai, and Chairman of Kerzner International Holdings said, "On behalf of the Board and all my colleagues, I would like to express my thanks to Alan for his commitment and hard work, and our appreciation of his dynamic leadership and untiring management while at the helm at Kerzner." He added, "I wish him all the very best as he moves on to pursue his personal endeavours."
UAE hotel operator Rotana plans to add 1,000 rooms in Dubai by 2020. Rotana is ramping up expansion plans for the Middle East, since announcing in February that it was planning nine new hotel projects for Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the next five years.
Two Hyatt hotel properties in Dubai, the Grand Hyatt Dubai and Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, have appointed two new joint directors of sales.
Situated on the highest floor of the distinctive sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Gold On 27 is the latest and most exciting addition to the Dubai social scene, offering exhilarating views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai's stunning skyline, as well as mastery in the art of mixology.
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has appointed Rajiv Ranjan as the new executive chef for the Dubai based property.
Jumeirah Group has appointed a new Managing Director at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM). Judy Hou takes over from Ron Hilvert, who left at the end of 2015 after 18 years at the helm of EAHM.
Mr Glenn Nobbs, General Manager of Copthorne Hotel Dubai was recognized as the 'General Manager of the Year' for 2015 by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Middle East and Africa.
Media City-based Grand Millennium Dubai has appointed Ziad El Hawi as its executive assistant manager, in charge of sales and marketing.
Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah's newest hotel will open during summer 2016, marking the completion of one of the world's leading luxury resorts.With construction of the 430-room 'resort within a resort' well underway, reservations are now open from 29 March 2016 for stays after 1 October 2016.Arabic for 'sea breeze', the name 'Al Naseem' reflects both the unrivalled location of the hotel and the unique inside-out design, which evokes a sense of calm and relaxation for those seeking an 'alternative' Dubai experience. Jumeirah Al Naseem is set in the midst of a two kilometre stretch of sand, reaching from Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the east to Jumeirah Al Qasr in the west, overlookingBurj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. As such, its opening will mark both the completion of Madinat Jumeirah - 'the Arabian Resort of Dubai' – and the final chapter in Jumeirah Group's transformation of a stretch of Dubai's coastline into a major touristic destination.Reflecting the advancement of the construction, a "Topping Out" ceremony was conducted last week to mark this momentous occasion. The ceremony was attended by Madinat Jumeirah's Resort General Manager Margaret Paul, Jumeirah Al Naseem's General Manager Richard Alexander and senior members of Mirage Leisure and Development, their consultants Woods Bagot and Aurecon, and Al Futtaim-Carillion, the Main Contractor.Bringing a fresh new feel of energy, exuberance and excitement to Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Naseem aims to show a different side of Dubai, appealing to those discerning travellers who like to explore and may not have considered Dubai before. It joins the grand Jumeirah Al Qasr, the peaceful and recently renovated Jumeirah Mina A'Salam and the exquisite summerhouses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, to become the fourth hotel within the Arabian Resort of Dubai.Reservations are open from 29 March 2016 via Jumeirah's website www.jumeirah.com, through its reservation centre and partner agents for stays after 1October 2016.