Eirik Bergvoll has been named General Manager at Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay
Eirik Bergvoll has been appointed the new General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay. The hotel will open in October 2015.
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Erwan Garnier has been appointed as Director Business Development, Africa & Indian Ocean at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Erwan GARNIER ESSEC IMHI 2004 has been appointed as Director Business Development, Africa & Indian Ocean at CARLSON REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP Dubai, UAE - Cape Town, South Africa. Erwan is an hospitality professional with 15 years of experience in the development, strategy and management of luxury hotels on an international scale. Erwan's hospitality experience includes the launch and management of his own consulting firm in 2011 based out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Paris, France known as Mise en Place with assignments in Brazil, Italy and USA. Previously, Erwan worked for Hilton Worldwide (2007 to 2010) as a Director Brand Performance Support in London, UK focusing on the launch of Hilton Garden Inn brand. Earlier, Erwan worked for the Accor Group as General Manager of the Red Roof San Francisco, USA and then at the Sofitel Bora Bora & Private Island in French Polynesia, Asia.
Dubai Set to Welcome Newest EDITION
Marriott International, Inc. together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties, today announced plans for a second EDITION hotel in the United Arab Emirates set for Dubai. Scheduled to open in 2018, the new hotel will follow the expected 2016 debut of the Emirate's first EDITION property located in Abu Dhabi. EDITION, the first true luxury- lifestyle brand, combines the personal, intimate, individualized and unique hotel experience that Ian Schrager is known for, with the global reach, operational expertise and scale of Marriott International. Marriott International will manage the hotel under a long-term agreement.
Minor Signs 500-Room Avani Hotel in Dubai
Thailand's Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has entered into a strategic partnership with Nakheel to co-invest and develop a 500-key Avani hotel in Dubai, to open in 2018. The Avani Deira Dubai Hotel will be located in Deira Islands, a unique waterfront entertainment, tourist and residential destination being developed in alignment with Dubai Vision 2020.
Sultan Baddar has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Baddar has 16 years of experience in human resources, having previously worked in the region with the hotels such as Movenpick Al Bidaa Kuwait, Crown Plaza Kuwait and Intercontinental Doha. Baddar will be responsible for all HR related initiatives of Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, as well as positioning the property as a favourable employer in the region, with an added emphasis on training and development.
David Wilson has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Wilson began his career in hospitality in various positions in the UK, Indonesia and Australia. Most recently, he was MD of Ritz-Carlton Beijing and JW Marriott Beijing. A career highlight for Wilson was his role as GM of Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort and Spa, where he successfully developed and launched 40 new on-property villas, a spa and a new restaurant concept. He has also worked for Shangri-La Luxury Hotels and Hyatt Hotels.Open since March 2014, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah joined the brand’s flagship UAE property in Ras Al Kaimah. Waldorf Astoria is currently building its first property in Qatar, set to open in 2016.
Cristhian Osorio has been appointed as quality manager at Anantara Dubai The Palm
Minor Hotel Group, which manages the Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, has appointed Cristhian Osorio, as quality and continuous improvement manager.
Gabriele D’Amore has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates’ Gabriele D’Amore has recently been promoted from assistant food and beverage manager to food and beverage manager.
HFTP Enters the Middle East by Partnering with the Hotel Technology Summit in Dubai
Leading global association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) – producer of HITEC - has partnered with French business information company, Naseba, for the upcoming Hotel Technology Summit taking place on 22 – 23 November 2015 at the Sofitel The Palm in Dubai, UAE. The Summit is an extension of 17 events previously held across the Middle East as part of Naseba's Hospitality Series.
Hassan Dana has been appointed as Director of Revenue at Grand Millennium Dubai
The Grand Millennium Dubai has appointed Mr. Hassan Dana as Director of Revenue to ensure a continued focus on revenue management and hotel profitability. Before joining the Grand Millennium Dubai, Mr. Hassan was working with Hospitality Marketing Concepts, Dubai, as Director of Sales Operations for Middle East, where he managed the sales forecast process, territory planning and strategic development plans of the region.
Obay Bahri has been promoted to Rooms Division Manager at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has promoted its former front office manager, Jordanian national Obay Bahri, to Rooms Division Manager.
Imran Changezi has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Imran Changezi, a Pakistani national, brings over 22 years of commercial and operational experience in the hospitality industry, including nearly 15 years in high-end luxury hotels and resorts across various properties in Jumeirah Group. Imran joined Jumeirah Group in 2000, gaining experience and moving up the career ranks within the Sales, Marketing, Rooms Division and Front Office departments. His recent appointments include the role of Hotel Manager in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he managed the pre-opening of the Jumeirah Group property and Hotel Manager at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. His successful professional career is complemented by his academic education. Imran was schooled in Saudi Arabia and holds an MBA degree from London Business School and Cornell University.
Niamh Keohan has been appointed as Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Niamh Keohan, from Ireland, joins Burj Al Arab Jumeirah’s marketing and PR team following directorial appointments at luxury hospitality brands including Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa and InterContinental Hotel Group in Abu Dhabi. She has 12 years of marketing and communications experience from working in hotel, FMCG and pharmaceutical sectors. Niamh also has a strong record in both managing marketing and PR teams and achieving great results after the successful opening of the Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa property two years ago. In her new role, Niamh will be responsible for managing all marketing and communications initiatives for Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and driving the property’s global presence as the world’s most luxurious hotel.
Langham Hospitality Group Introduces New Luxury Hotel in Dubai
Langham Hospitality Group today announced the company's first luxury city hotel bearing the Langham Hotels and Resorts brand in the United Arab Emirates through its partnership with Omniyat, a Dubai-based privately-held real estate development group. Located in Burj Khalifa district, Langham Place Downtown Dubai will span a built up area of 680,838 square feet. The USD 273 million project will comprise the five-star luxury hotel and serviced apartments, adding a total of 438 units to the hospitality sector in Dubai upon completion in 2018. "We are pleased to partner with Langham Hospitality Group to expand our portfolio in the region by introducing a new offering in the market, in which its serviced apartments will be released for global investors as of the 13th of October. As a Dubai-based company, we are committed to contributing to the city's iconic skyline with innovative real estate concepts. The launch of Langham Place Downtown Dubai therefore complements Dubai's strategic tourism vision to annually attract 20 million visitors by 2020," said Mahdi Amjad, Executive Chairman and CEO of Omniyat. With spectacular views facing Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, and Dubai's Water Canal, the 167-room hotel will provide easy access to Downtown Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid City, Business Bay and the upcoming Dubai Design District. Offering close proximity to Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai International Financial Centre, the Langham Place will feature a range of facilities including four distinct food and beverage outlets comprising an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop bar and lounge, a specialty restaurant and a salon which will serve the brand's signature afternoon tea, and more than 400 square meters of event space for corporate meetings and social galas. For an unrivalled retreat of relaxation, Langham Place Downtown Dubai will also showcase the group's signature Chuan Body and Soul. The spa will offer therapies based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) using the five elemental forces of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. "With Omniyat's vast experience in developing luxury properties with cutting edge architecture and design, we are delighted to manage this hotel in such a premium location in this dynamic city," said Dr. Lo Ka Shui, executive chairman of Langham Hospitality Group. "Through this strategic partnership with such a renowned property development leader in the Middle East, we look forward to creating a prestigious luxury lifestyle centre that will add to the iconic skyline in Dubai." The announcement of Langham Place Downtown Dubai brings the total value of Omniyat's portfolio to USD4.4 billion. Launched in 2005, Omniyat's main focus is to generate superior value proposition and yield high returns while delivering projects that cater to the needs of both business and leisure clients. The developer has recently completed its third project in Business Bay, The Binary, and is world renowned for developing the most expensive penthouse in Dubai at a value of $54.45 (AED 200million). For more information about Omniyat, please visit www.omniyat.com or call 800 666. For further information on the Langham Hotels & Resorts, please visit http://www.langhamhotels.com.
Madinat Jumeirah to launch world class event space in October 2015
Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, will offer the largest hotel event space in the United Arab Emirates when the Fort Island expansion is completed in October 2015. Set over 1,750 square meters, the space has tripled in size and is set to host banquets, parties, exhibitions, product launches, music concerts, weddings, sports events and festivals for up to 1,400 people.Margaret Paul, Resort General Manager, said: "We are delighted to be unveiling the new Fort Island at Madinat Jumeirah, one of the city's most innovative and exclusive outdoor venues. This redevelopment demonstrates our commitment to continually enhance the guest experience and we look forward to catering for a larger and wider range of prestigious events for the meetings, incentives, conference and events (MICE) industry. The new venue has been rebuilt to accommodate large marquees and will provide versatile space for every type of event."The capacities at Fort Island have increased from 425 people to 1400 people in a cocktail set-up and from 250 people to 1100 people in a banquet style set-up in rounds of 10.The venue will feature an attractive and sustainable landscape, while preserving the fort's traditional look and feel. Located in the heart of the resort and surrounded by Madinat Jumeirah's characteristic waterways, the venue has spectacular views of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. The venue was originally commissioned in recognition of the history, culture and character of old Dubai and was inspired by the Al Fahdi fort located in the oldest existing part of the Dubai creek.Fort Island will be connected to the resort by four bridges and guests can also access the venue by the traditional wooden abra boats when staying in one of Madinat Jumeirah's three hotels. Its privileged location, steps away from the bustling Souk Madinat, the 600-seater outdoor amphitheatre, Madinat Theatre and the nearest hotel, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam makes Fort Island a one-of-a-kind venue for spectacular events.An integral part of the existing and award winning Madinat Jumeirah's Conference Centre, the new island will increase the centre's overall capacity to 9,000 people over 10,000 square meters.The Conference Centre is home to international events such as Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), the World Economic Forum and is the proud sponsor of Art Dubai. Madinat Jumeirah offers a variety of multipurpose indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the resort.These range from meeting rooms, banquet and events facilities to over 40 restaurants, all are accessible from the resort's three hotels – Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Jumeirah Al Qasr, and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf by buggy, by foot, or traditional abras.
Dirk Haltenhof has been appointed as Resort Executive Chef at Madinat Jumeirah
Chef Dirk brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience from working across leading hotels and restaurants in Europe, Asia and the UAE.
Khalid Omairi has been appointed as Cluster assistant director of sales Leisure at Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai and Radisson Blu Resort Fujairah
Brazilian-Lebanese Omairi speaks several languages and earned his degree in business administration hospitality management at the Lebanese American University in Beirut.
Rohitashva Ghai has been appointed as Training and Quality Manager at Ramada Downtown Dubai
Ramada Downtown Dubai welcomes its new training and quality assurance manager, Rohitashva Ghai.
Agnes Clarke-Hlavacs has been appointed as Manager Revenue Optimization Middle East at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Clarke-Hlavacs began her career at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel in London where she was successful in guiding the property through a challenging economic climate to significantly exceed the room revenue budget.
Starwood grows Select Brands in Dubai with Four New Hotel Deals
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and leading real estate developer Dubai Properties today announced an agreement to open four new hotels in Dubai under Starwood's Aloft and Element brand flags. This milestone signing strengthens the company's mid-range portfolio with 11 announced deals year to date and more than 50% of Starwood's Middle East pipeline.