Hilton Garden Inn Bahrain Bay is delighted to announce the appointment of Alena Sodal as General Manager. With over 12 years of international hospitality experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, Alena brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.
Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain has announced the appointment of Ikhlass Raji as assistant director of sales and marketing.
The Middle East is increasingly asserting its role as a pivotal force in global tourism, both as a high-value outbound market and as a destination defined by immersive, experience-led travel. With a forward-looking strategy, Meliá Hotels International has taken a significant step in its regional growth by announcing its first property in Bahrain, set within the exclusive enclave of Amwaj Island.
Rising above Bahrain's capital with 594 residential-style studios, suites, and penthouses - all featuring fully-equipped kitchens - Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences will introduce a new standard of extended-stay and short-stay hospitality to the Kingdom. Guests will enjoy four inviting restaurants and lounges, multiple swimming pools, a spa and wellness centre with a state-of-the-art fitness facility, Kids and Teens Clubs, and sweeping views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf.
Ahead of its highly anticipated upcoming opening, Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences has announced the appointment of Hassan El Wahidi as general manager.
With Kempinski's continued expansion in the Middle East and Africa, Sébastien Mariette has been appointed General Manager of Kempinski Harbour Heights Bahrain, a new mixed-use hotel and residential complex scheduled to open by the end of 2025. In addition to helming this landmark development in the capital city of Manama, Mariette will also hold the esteemed position of Vice President of Operations for Kempinski Hotels in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, The Levant and Morocco.
Vivek Braganza has been appointed as the new director of operations in charge of sales and marketing at Sofitel, Bahrain, Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa. Braganza has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In his new role Braganza will be responsible for managing accommodations, F&B, spa services, and recreational activities, in addition to spearheading sales and marketing strategies designed to improve guest experiences and achieve operational excellence.
The Westin and Le Méridien City Centre Bahrain welcomed Paul Dunphy as the new Complex General Manager of the two hotels in Seef. Dunphy most recently occupied roles with Millennium Hotels and Resorts in Dubai and was the Area General Manager for the Eastern Province at the InterContinental Hotel, Al Khobar.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the signing of a luxury hotel and boutique resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain, both under its iconic Taj brand. These greenfield projects mark a significant milestone as IHCL becomes the first Indian hospitality company to establish a presence in the Kingdom of Bahrain, further cementing its footprint in the Middle East.
Recently opened Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour has announced the appointment of Chantel Moore as general manager.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE:HLT) global luxury hotel brand, today announced the opening of Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour, signifying the debut of the brand in Bahrain.
Gulf Hotels Group has promoted Amid Yazji to cluster general manager, responsible for overseeing the management of Gulf Hotel, Novotel Al Dana Resort, Gulf Executive Residences Juffair, and Bahrain Airport Hotel.
Soon to become a premier address of choice in the city, Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay is preparing to open its doors and appoints Valencia Albuquerque as Director of Residences to oversee property management and resident experience, delivering Four Seasons legendary service to homeowners in Bahrain.
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa proudly announces the appointment of Thibault de Vries as its new General Manager. Mr. De Vries brings with him two decades of experience in hotel operations spanning multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Singapore, France, South Africa, Russia, and Qatar.
A captivating palace retreat with 78 private villas and a secret garden, the new resort will be Bahrain's first ultra-luxurious all-villa escape.
Kempinski Hotels is returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain with a landmark hotel and residences in a striking new development in Bahrain Harbour. Europe's oldest luxury hotel company has inked a deal with Infracorp, which currently has more than US $3 billion in assets under management.
Skander Ayari, a seasoned hotelier with more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, has been appointed as the Hotel Manager of the landmark property Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Skander’s background spans over twenty years and five countries, from city hotels in the Middle East and Europe to resorts in Africa. He has been with Four Seasons since 2019.
The tourism industry in Bahrain remains an important contributor to the country’s economy and employment, and the government is committed to supporting its growth and development in years to come despite the current shift in segmentation and increasing competition from neighboring countries.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts leader Jason Rodgers has been promoted to General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Rodgers, bringing a wealth of international experience, has been the Hotel Manager of the landmark property of the Kingdom for five years.
Set to open in late 2023, the new residential offering will feature 112 exceptional homes and set a new standard of luxury in the heart of Manama.