Park Regis Lotus to Open in Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain will soon welcome international hotel brand Park Regis with the opening of the island nation"s first Park Regis Hotel in the Juffair district of Manama in the 3rd Quarter of 2017.
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Kosta Kourotsidis has been appointed as General Manager at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel
Kourotsidis is a German/Greek national who started his career in hospitality 20 years ago.
Swiss-Belhotel Internationa Signs Swiss-Belresidences Juffair
Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has signed a management agreement with Hassan Lari Property Development & Management to operate Swiss-Belresidences Juffair in Bahrain. This latest announcement is not only testament to the group"s growing footprint in the GCC but also marks the debut of Swiss-Belresidences brand in Bahrain. Expected to open by the end of 2017, Swiss-Belresidences Juffair is an upper midscale hotel apartments complex featuring 129 well-appointed two and three
Christian Knerr has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain announces the appointment of Chef Christian Knerr as the hotel’s new Executive Chef, firmly placing the property on Middle East’s culinary map. Instrumental in the The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s culinary offerings and the Ramadan menu, Knerr will overlook the hotel’s diverse global culinary offering, bringing his expertise to the eleven international restaurants and lounges including Cantina Kahlo, La Plage, La Med, Plums, Primavera and Nirvana.
Hilton and King Faisal Corniche Development (KFCD) partner on US$ 66m hotel at The Avenues, Bahrain
At a meeting in Dubai attended by Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta (www.Hilton.com) and Mohammed Alshaya, Chairman of KFCD and Mabanee Company S.A.K, the two parties confirmed an agreement to open Bahrain"s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property. The 210 room Hilton Bahrain Bay Hotel & Residences will be located at The Avenues in Manama – a major retail and leisure destination scheduled to open later this year.
Jean-Paul Dantil has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Dantil brings to Ritz over 20 years of hospitality experience. One of his key objectives will be to continue to grow the hotel’s position within the local, regional and international markets.
Richard Raab has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, has appointed Richard Raab as the new General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay.
Petr Dubsky has been promoted to executive assistant manager at Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Bahrain
Petr Dubsky has added to his responsibilities at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Bahrain, by being promoted as its new executive assistant manager.
Swiss International enters the Kingdom of Bahrain with the signing of the Swiss International Palace Hotel
The Palace hotel (formerly known as the Ramada Palace hotel) concluded a franchise agreement with Swiss International, with effect from July 1, 2016. The signing took place on Monday June 20th at the hotel in Gudaibiya Avenue Road in Manama, Bahrain. The Managing Director of the owning company, Sheikh Mohammad Sajid and the Chairman of Swiss International, Mr. Henri Kennedie signed the agreement in the presence of the management team of the hotel, under the guidance of Mr. Harish K. Bhojwani, the hotel's General Manager.
Rotana expands footprint in GCC with the opening of Downtown Rotana in Bahrain
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, today launched its newest property in Bahrain – the five-star hotel Downtown Rotana, which was inaugurated by H.E. Zayed R. Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, in the presence of a number of esteemed guests.
Anna-Marie Dowling has been appointed as Complex General Manager at The Westin Bahrain City Centre and Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre
Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East has appointed Anna-Marie Dowling as the new complex general manager for The Westin Bahrain City Centre and Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre.
Frank Normann Eikeland has been appointed as General Manager at The Domain Bahrain
Moving from Carlson Rezidor Group, Frank Normann Eikeland has joined The Domain Hotel and Spa, Bahrain as its new general manager.
Said El Farsi has been appointed as Director of Sales at Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain
Crowne Plaza Bahrain have appointed a new sales director - Said El Farsi.
Al Areen Palace & Spa Continues Expansion with Esam Janahi and Imaad Zuberi
The luxurious Al Areen Palace & Spa resort, located in the Kingdom of Bahrain, will continue to enhance its resort amenities and expand The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park in partnership with Avenue Ventures, led by Esam Janahi and Imaad Zuberi of Avenue Ventures.
Mark Fagan has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Domain Hotel and Spa, Bahrain
Mark Fagan has joined The Domain Hotel and Spa, Bahrain as director of food and beverage. He brings with him 20 years of experience spanning Ireland and Oman. Fagan ‘s expertise includes F&B operations, the management of several outlets at once, financial and cost management in F&B, training and development plans.
eRevMax makes inroads in Bahrain with Elite Hospitality
Elite Hospitality Group, one of the leading hospitality brands in Bahrain, has selected LIVE, the Integrated Management Dashboard from eRevMax to centralize the online distribution process for their portfolio of hotels. Seven properties of the group are using the web based platform for updating rate across channels and accessing high quality rate data and analytics from single dashboard to improve business efficiency.
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Opens
Rising dramatically above lushly landscaped lawns, gardens and pools, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is a striking symbol the country's growing luxury hospitality sector. Taking its place triumphantly on its own man-made island against the glittering backdrop of Manama, the all-new hotel has already emerged as a destination unto itself – and it just opened.
Oreste Traetto has been named General Manager at Ibis Seef Manama
Bahrain’s Ibis Seef Manama recently opened its arms to Oreste Traetto, who has assumed the position of general manager.
Stephen John Daniel has been appointed as assistant general manager at The Domain Bahrain
With a clear passion for hospitality, Daniel has been part of the ever-evolving industry since 1987. In 1993, he moved to Bahrain and worked at Holiday Inn, now known as Crowne Plaza Hotel, in the housekeeping department as a room boy.
Thomas Flindt has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Bahrain
Thomas Flindt has been appointed general manager of Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, continuing his 23-year career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts.