DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island proudly announces the appointment of Bilal Ben amar as the new Director of Food & Beverage. With a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality and a passion for elevating guest experiences, Bilal brings his expertise to one of the region's most prestigious resorts.
John Halliday has been promoted at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach and is now hotel manager.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has appointed Bireswar Das as director of finance.
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of a new food and beverage director.
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa has appointed a new general manager.
Nikki Beach Global (‘Nikki Beach’) the international luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, announced today a partnership to develop three waterfront residential buildings in Ras Al Khaimah. Nikki Beach and Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’), a leading real estate developer, investor, and manager in the UAE, have come together to develop branded residences on Al Marjan Island, which will launch for sale later this year.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has announced the appointment of Dilara Atay as their new sales director. With a career spanning over 13 years in hospitality across the UAE and Azerbaijan, Atay brings in a wealth of expertise, strategic vision, and dynamic leadership talents to her new role.
Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) has named Thomas Schoen as President of Wynn Al Marjan Island, its new multi-billion-dollar integrated resort set to open in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in early 2027.
Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) has announced the name of its new multi-billion-dollar integrated resort, debuting in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): Wynn Al Marjan Island. The Company also unveiled the design vision of its first-ever beachfront resort, which is inspired by the tranquil seascape of Al Marjan Island, a group of four islands. The resort is being developed with local partners Marjan LLC, and RAK Hospitality Holding LLC.
Giacomo Puntel has left Anantara after seven years and is now hotel manager of Rixos Bab Al Bahr on Marjan Island. He recently served as resort manager of Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, successfully opening the first hotel on the World Islands project.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has appointed a new general manager, its first leader since the passing of Horst Walther-Jones in December 2022. Ahmed Elnawawy joins the all-inclusive resort from Emaar Hospitality Group.
John Halliday is the new director of operations at Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach.
All-inclusive resort Rixos Bab Al Bahr has hired a new marketing manager as part of its on-going push to elevate the property. Lizan Gray joins from A Communications, with her role at Rixos marking her hospitality debut.
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has appointed Nicholas Cuomo as Executive chef. Cuomo has over 20 years of experience in leading hotels, restaurants and food manufacturing facilities across Europe and the Middle East. He joins the resort from Emirates Golf Club where he was executive chef since 2015.
The InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa has bolstered its leadership team with the addition of resort manager Cihan Alici.
Turkish-born Yildirim is already well-versed in the UAE luxury market. She joins the team from Marriott International where she oversaw several of the brand's key properties. Prior to Marriott, Yildirim was with the Rixos brand which has seen strong growth in the market since launching in the last decade.
Hegazy, originally from Egypt, joins the team from Hilton Doha and brings 19 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing. Experienced in revenue, sales, marketing, finance and business development. While at Hilton Doha, he started as a director of sales, followed by business development manager and lastly commercial director.
Jannah Hotel Apartments and Villas Ras Al Khaimah is pleased to announce the promotion of Johnny Rjeily as General Manager of the property.
The Rixos Bab Al Bahr resort continues to bring in senior hoteliers into its ranks. In the latest move, the RAK property has named its new food and beverage manager.
Dem will be responsible for positioning Rixos Bab Al Bahr not only as a staycation destination but also as a place for weddings and events. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) aims to promote Ras Al Khaimah as a MICE destination. Representing the biggest resort in Ras Al Khaimah to date, Ipek will be working closely with RAKTDA to achieve the property's revenue goals and assist with their vision for the emirate.