Marriott Kuwait Hotels has appointed Wael Makahleh as the multi property general manager for JW Marriott Kuwait City Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Kuwait City Hotel and Arraya Ballroom managed by Marriott International in Kuwait.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall, marking the reintroduction of the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuwait. The opening marks the first of two Hyatt properties in collaboration with Tamdeen Group, the second of which is Grand Hyatt Kuwait, set to open in 2020. The Hyatt Regency brand offers a seamless experience that connects guests to everything they need under one roof with a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences, technology-enabled facilities for collaboration, expert event planners with exceptional attention to detail, and flexible spaces to work, engage or relax.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with a Tamdeen Group subsidiary for Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall, which will reintroduce the Hyatt Regency brand into Kuwait, and further build Hyatt's growing portfolio in the Middle East. The announcement marks the second collaboration between Hyatt and Tamdeem Group, following the Grand Hyatt Kuwait, set to open in 2020. Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall is currently undergoing a major renovation and is set to debut in January 2019.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with the Al Arabiya Real Estate Company, owned by the leading Kuwaiti conglomerate, The Bukhamseen Group to debut Staybridge Suites in Kuwait, with the development of Staybridge® Suites Kuwait Salmiya. The new hotel is due to open in January 2022 and will add to IHG's growing portfolio in the Middle East.
Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel has appointed Alaa Selim as its new general manager.He joins Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel with more than 20 years of experience in hotel operations and was most recently the general manager of Copthorne Al Jahra Hotel & Resort in Kuwait, also part of the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East & Africa brand.In his new role, Selim will oversee the operations of the 169-room Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel and will lead his team in positioning it as the top preferred hotel in the city of Kuwait.With his extensive knowledge and experience of the Kuwait hotel market, Selim will be a great asset to Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel, which will be shortly celebrating its first anniversary as a Millennium hotel in January 2019.
Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has appointed Hakan Gencer as the Hotel Manager of its upcoming properties in Kuwait Swiss-Belhotel Bneid Al Gar, scheduled to open in Q4 2018 and Swiss-Belresidences Al Sharq, scheduled to open in Q3 2019. Hakan's joining will establish the pre-opening office for Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar.
Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Kuwait Al Thuraya City have appointed Raffi Torikian as executive assistant manager.
Bassil has a career spanning 23 years, working in the hospitality industry in Lebanon, UAE and Kuwait. In his new role, Bassil will be in charge of the Arraya Ballroom in addition to three restaurants, two lounges and a café at the Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City hotel. Prior to his appointment at Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait Hotel, he was director of F&B at Le Gray Hotel Beirut and Movenpick Hotel and Resort Beirut. Bassil has spent close to a decade in Kuwait in various roles at different hotels and restaurants like the Marina Hotel, and subsequently moved to Movenpick Hotel & Resort Kuwait where he spent five years in a directorial position. He holds a bachelor degree in hotel management from Oxdell University in USA.
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah was guest of honour on November 6, 2017 at the grand official opening ceremony of Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya, the leading luxury hospitality company"s first address in Kuwait.
Joining the Jumeirah Group for the first time, the French national previously served as the general manager of InterContinental Osaka, Japan. In addition to this, Leone held the position of general manager at the Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park in Qatar.
Well acquainted with the property, Zayoun previously managed the hotel from 2007 until 2014. Under his leadership, Al Manshar Rotana Kuwait scooped numerous accolades.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has revealed the general manager and executive team who will be responsible for bringing the first Four Seasons address to the country.
Continuing its expansion in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has entered into a management agreement with Omniyat Real Estate to operate two fantastic properties in Kuwait. Both Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar and Swiss-Belresidences Al Sharq are under development and expected to open in 2018.
Continuing its expansion in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) has entered into a management agreement with Omniyat Real Estate to operate two fantastic properties in Kuwait. Both Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar and Swiss-Belresidences Al Sharq are under development and expected to open in 2018.
Al Manshar Rotana is pleased to welcome its new Front Office Manager, Michael Farag who will be responsible in ensuring well-organized operation of the hotel’s front office.
Al Manshar Rotana announces appointment of the new Materials Manager, Abdul Nazeer.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and Alshaya, a leading international retail franchise operator, today announced plans for a Four Seasons hotel in Kuwait. Located in downtown Kuwait City, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya will open in early 2017 as part of Alshaya's new Burj Alshaya mixed-use development.Featuring two soaring glass towers, the 140,000 square metre (1.5 million square foot) Burj Alshaya complex will combine modern architecture, avant-garde luxury and bold design cues to create a prestigious backdrop for business and a new focal point of the city's elite social scene. A modern haven in Kuwait City, the 284-room Four Seasons Hotel will be located in the Burj Alshaya's 22- storey Eastern Tower."Kuwait City is one of the most important commercial centres in the Gulf States, attracting regional and international business travellers, and a natural choice for Four Seasons as we continue to extend our presence across the Middle East," says J. Allen Smith, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "We are excited to partner with Alshaya and mark our entry into Kuwait as part of the Burj Alshaya complex, a stunning addition to the Kuwait City skyline that will transform luxury hospitality in this city." Continues Smith, "Soon Kuwaiti travellers, already very familiar with Four Seasons properties internationally, will have an opportunity to experience at home what they have come to know and love about Four Seasons – the highly personalised service and attention to detail that marks every Four Seasons experience." The 43-storey Western Tower, set to open in 2018, will provide a new high tech corporate headquarters for the Alshaya group of companies, including offices for employees of its retail franchise business - which operates 70 international retail brands in over 3,000 stores across the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Turkey, and Europe, and which employs more than 46,000 people. "The creation of this combined hotel and office development is a reflection of Alshaya's continued investment in its home market of Kuwait," commented Mohammed Alshaya, Executive Chairman of Alshaya. "We are delighted to be bringing the acclaimed Four Seasons brand to Kuwait, as well as creating a world-class office environment for our employees that will support our continued growth and expansion. We are proud to contribute to Kuwait's future in a number of ways, not only through our real estate investment in this iconic development, but also through our commitment to growing Alshaya's private sector and through the creation of employment opportunities for Kuwaitis."Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya will offer both indoor and outdoor pools, creating an urban resort oasis complete with a poolside waterfall, lush greenery and outdoor cabanas. The Hotel will also feature a world-class spa, yoga studio and state-of-the-art fitness centre as well as two ballrooms and a range of conference and banqueting rooms able to welcome up to 2000 people.Elevating Kuwait's dining scene, the Hotel will also include five dynamic food and beverage offerings, attracting local and international gourmands alike. A rooftop pan-Asian restaurant, open-kitchen Italian restaurant, sleek lobby lounge, and poolside restaurant are among the outlets that the Hotel will offer.
Chef Rosario Seminatore has been appointed as the Italian Chef de Cuisine at Olio and Chef Daniel Irvine has joined the team at Pepper as the Junior Executive Sous Chef.
Hilton and Al-Rai Real Estate Co - owned by Mabanee Co - announced plans today which will seeConrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's smart luxury hotel brand, and midscaleHilton Garden Inn open their doors to guests in early 2019. The development forms part of an ambitious expansion project which will see almost $1billion devoted towards solidifying the position of The Avenues Mall in Kuwait City as one of the world's top retail destinations.
Olivier PIERRE ESSEC IMHI 2005 has been appointed as Senior Operations Manager Al Karam Al Arabi Catering Services Company, Kuwait City. Upon graduation Olivier worked for Apanole Exportacao Ltda Brazil as Export & Sales Manager for 3 years, then, joined Sodexo Abu Dhabi as Commercial & Operations Manager for 3 years and Area Operations Manager for another 3 years. Based in Brazil, Olivier created in 2014 his own company as consultant providing consulting services for the development of a restaurant chain in Morocco, operational training in UK and opening of a bakery plus a restaurant in Brazil.