Fabien Chesnais has been appointed as General Manager at Movenpick Bur Dubai
Fabien Chesnais has joined Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai as the new general manager.
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Nadia Beaulieu has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Born in Scotland and part Egyptian, Nadia Beaulieu joins Jumeirah from Marriott International, where she was the Director of Sales and Marketing at a number of properties including the London Park Lane Marriott. In 2007, she led the sales and marketing team at the Fairmont Towers and Heliopolis hotel in Egypt. Other roles included the Cairo Marriott and Omar Khayyam on the river Nile and the JW Marriott Cairo and Renaissance Cairo Mirage City. Nadia’s most recent role was the launch of Marriott’s first Autograph Collection brand in the Middle East and Africa, the Habtoor Grand in Dubai. In her new role, Nadia will oversee all sales and marketing activities for Jumeirah Emirates Tower.
Mohamed Abbas Elaraki has been appointed as Director of HR at Grand Millennium Dubai
Mohamed Abbas Elaraki, the newly appointed Director of HR, is a seasoned professional who has been associated with a number of five star hotels based in the UAE for over a decade. Just before joining the Grand Millennium Dubai, he was working with Rotana Hotels – Dubai. In the past, he was associated with Crowne Plaza Hotel – Dubai, and Hilton Corniche Residence - Abu Dhabi.
Robert Barker has been appointed as General Manager at Moevenpick Hotel Bur Dubai
Robert Barker has joined the team at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate as general manager.
Erraji Abdellatif has been appointed as Mayor at Jannah Place Dubai Marina and Marina Bay Suites by Jannah
Abdellatif Erraji, has been recently appointed as a new Mayor for the two properties of Jannah Hotels & Resorts in Dubai, the Jannah Place Dubai Marina and Marina Bay Suites by Jannah. Mr Erraji is an IHM graduated from Institute of Hotel Management, he graduated from Mohamed 5 University. He is an outgoing personality and has absolutely devoted himself to the world of hospitality. Abdellatif dedicates his passion in technology to develop hotel industry Service and come up with high tech Ideas. His energy level must be tremendous as he is always looking after the Hotel, its guests and Ambassadors.
Emmanuel Clave has joined Xn Hotel Systems Group Limited as Vice President
Xn Hotel Systems Group Limited ("Xn" or "the Group") is delighted to announce the forthcoming appointment of Emmanuel Clavé, former Group Information Technology Director of Rocco Forte Hotels.
Emmanuel Clave Joins Xn Hotel Systems to Lead New Mobile and Analytics Solutions Division
Xn Hotel Systems Group Limited ("Xn" or "the Group") is delighted to announce the forthcoming appointment of Emmanuel Clavé, former Group Information Technology Director of Rocco Forte Hotels.
Steigenberger's first Dubai opening re-affirms international growth
Hot on the heels of its announcement to open the InterCityHotel Culture Village in Dubai at the end of 2017, Steigenberger Hotels announces the launch of its inaugural five-star property in this important market, the Steigenberger-managed Hotel at Business Bay in Dubai, which will open doors to guests in October 2015. This landmark opening, along with pipeline hotels in Dubai and Qatar - the InterCityHotel Culture Village in Dubai and the Steigenberger Hotel Doha Airport Road - sees Steigenberger's world-renowned German hospitality set to expand into the United Arab Emirates before the end of the year. The new hotel will offer five-star facilities at the very heart of the city. Located a stone's throw from the iconic Burj Khalifa skyscraper, this new addition to Steigenberger's impressive portfolio of hotels is both close to Dubai's historic old quarter and yet within reach of the fabulous shopping opportunities available at the "Dubai Mall". Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG, commented: "Having recently announced hotel openings in Istanbul, Munich, Cairo, and Mallorca, the opening of the new hotel at Business Bay re-affirms our commitment to international growth and the Middle East in particular. The hotel in Dubai is symbolic of our growing international presence at strategically important locations." Made possible by a contractual partnership with Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality arm of LuLu Group International, a highly diversified multinational entity operating out of 31 countries, Steigenberger will operate the hotel under a Management Agreement. Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of Twenty14 Holdings, said: "We are delighted to work with such a reliable partner as the Steigenberger Hotel Group. Together we will build a strong presence commencing with October's opening of our hotel in Dubai and expand into other important destinations around Europe and Middle East." In line with the Steigenberger Hotel Group's portfolio of luxury properties, the new hotel at Business Bay with 365 rooms and suites will provide the highest degree of comfort for travellers staying for business or leisure, and the hotel will boast no fewer than five different restaurants to make sure every taste is catered for. A banqueting and conference area will offer up an exciting new venue to stage events, while the Spa and fitness area, featuring a pool, offers guests the option to relax or workout whilst enjoying panoramic views across the city. Siegfried Nierhaus, Vice President of Steigenberger Hotel Group in the Middle East, concludes: "We are excited to work together with our business partners and future clients to celebrate a culture of refined German hospitality with this opening."
Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square Now Open
Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square is officially open, marking the second Hyatt Place hotel in the Middle East, joining Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga, and the sixth Hyatt-branded hotel in Dubai.
Nicola Zamboni has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) at Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai
Italian national Nicola Zamboni has been appointed Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) of Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai, effective August 1st, 2015. After earning a Swiss Diploma in Hotel Management in Greece and a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management in the UK, Zamboni went on to work in F&B in Corfu and Rhodes in Greece, followed by positions at Rotana and has been with Radisson brand since 2012. Zamboni’s first position with Radisson was as director of food & drinks, where he was responsible for all F&B outlets. In addition to this, Nicola took over the leadership of the kitchen department in April 2014.
Olinda Morais has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
New DOSM Olinda Morais joins the hotel with more than 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, including six years with Jumeirah Group in Dubai. Prior to her time with Jumeirah, Morais had worked with Hilton Worldwide in Paris, London, Venezuela, and in a regional director of revenue role for Hilton in Latin America.
Ammar Hilal has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Hilal was previously hotel manager at the Burj Al Arab for a number of years, while Morais was most recently director of sales, MICE, corporate, government & conversion at Madinat Jumeirah. Hilal takes over the general manager role from Klaus Assmann, who worked in management roles with Jumeirah group between 2003 and 2013, and is now vice president Dubai Parks and Resorts. Prior to his role as hotel manager at Burj Al Arab, Hilal worked in management and F&B roles with major operators around the world, in properties including Hilton on Park Lane, London, The Ritz-Carlton Hong kong, and One&Only Le Touessrok, Mauritius.
Grant Ruddiman has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has appointed previous Jumeirah Group GM, Grant Ruddiman as its new general manager. Grant Ruddiman takes over from Konstantin Zeuke and brings more than 30 years’ hospitality experience from roles at Jumeirah Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Sun International.
Alexander Suski has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Suski will take over the reins from Nasser Fawzi, who joined Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski in Saudi Arabia as executive assistant manager earlier this month.
John Fong has been named Vice President at EuroCHRIE
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management™ (EAHM), one of the world’s leading hospitality business management schools and part of the global luxury hotel company Jumeirah Group, has announced that Dr John Fong has been elected as Vice President of EuroCHRIE (European Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education).
Walid El Masri has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Ramada Downtown Dubai
In his role, El Masri will head the sales and marketing departments in developing and implementing strategies to increase hotel revenue and keep pace with the robust competition in Dubai, especially in Downtown area. He is tasked to further ties with the hotel’s key partners, generate business leads and identify new markets for the property. On top of his function as DOSM, El Masri will also oversee the GCC sales strategy for R Hotels, the property’s owning company.
Niki Robinson has been appointed as F&B Director at Taj Dubai
Taj Dubai has appointed Niki Robinson as the F&B director for its newly opened property. She brings 15 years of experience to her new role, and this will be her first foray in the hotel business.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Set To Take Off At Dubai World Central
Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with the Hospitality Division of the Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group to open Hilton Dubai World Central (DWC), an upscale 535 guest-room hotel in the heart of DWC - the 145 square kilometre master planned urban development centered on Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport.
Jikku John Mathew has been promoted to Cluster Director of Operations at Flora Grand Hotel and Flora Al Barsha Hotel
UAE-based hospitality group, Flora Hospitality, has announced the promotion of Jikku John Mathew to Cluster Director of Operations. He will be in charge of Flora Grand Hotel and Flora Al Barsha Hotel, a new addition to Flora Hospitality collection of hotels and hotel apartments in Dubai.
Hasan Barakat has been appointed as Director of Sales at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
Barakat, a Jordanian-British national, has worked in London and throughout the Middle East with placements in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. His experience spans over ten years working with Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.