Dan Dominic has been appointed as Learning and Development Manager at Al Manshar Rotana
Al Manshar Rotana has appointed Dan Dominic as its new Learning and Development Manager.
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Rushdi Ashkar has been appointed as General Manager at Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait
Rushdi Ashkar has taken on the role as general manager for the Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait.
Bahaa Malaeb has been appointed as Director of Sales at Al Manshar Rotana Hotel Kuwait
Al Manshar Rotana Hotel Kuwait has appointed Bahaa Malaeb as the new director of sales.
Hyatt And Tamdeen Group Announce Plans For Grand Hyatt Kuwait
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a contract with Tamdeen Group to develop a 261-room Grand Hyatt hotel in Kuwait. Expected to open in 2020, the newly built hotel will be an integral part of 360 MALL, an iconic premier luxury shopping destination that integrates retail, leisure and entertainment under one roof. Grand Hyatt Kuwait will mark the fifth Grand Hyatt hotel in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), after the opening of Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi in 2016.
Mohamed Farook has been appointed as Executive Housekeeper at Al Manshar Rotana
Al Manshar Rotana has recently appointed its new Executive Housekeeper, Mohamed Farook.
Ibrahim Borini has been appointed as Learning and Development Manager at Al Manshar Rotana
An accomplished learning and development professional, Borini joins Al Manshar Rotana, Kuwait from Holiday Inn Muscat, Oman, where he served as a training manager.
Mariana Zaidan has been appointed as Revenue Manager at Al Manshar Rotana
Mariana is not new to Rotana family, she has started her career at Gefinor Rotana in Lebanon as a reservations agent in 2009. With her enthusiasm to broaden her knowledge, she has been involved in different task force to assist shape up the revenue department of different pre-opening Rotana hotels. She been sent to Oryx Rotana, Qatar as a Reservations Supervisor for two months in 2013 and one month in Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana in September 2014. Reservations Manager was her last post in Rauche Arjaan by Rotana in Lebanon. Bringing with her comprehensive hotel experience and as a new Revenue Manager, Mariana will be responsible for pricing and revenue management of the hotel making sure to implement effective strategies in order to optimize and maximize the hotel revenue.
Bassem Al Hajj has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait has welcomed Bassem Al Hajj, a Lebanese national with over 12 years of sales experience, who is to serve as the new director of sales and marketing.
Ahmed El Meligui has been appointed as Cluster Director Of Sales & Marketing at Marriott International
Ahmed El Meligui has been appointed as the new cluster director of sales and marketing for JW Marriott Kuwait City, Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City, Residence Inn by Marriott Kuwait City and the Arraya Ballroom, all managed by Marriott International.
Imad Zaboura has been appointed as General Manager at Al Manshar Rotana Hotel
Prior to joining Al Manshar Rotana Hotel, Imad Zaboura was the general manager of Le Royal Hotel – Jordan, his home country. He was then assigned as the General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Riyad D. Q. and spearheaded the pre-opening of a newly constructed property with 286 rooms together with multiple food and beverage options and meeting spaces.
Ahmed Jarkass has been promoted to Director of Business Development and Marketing at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
An Egyptian national, Ahmed Jarkass was a key member of the hotel’s pre-opening executive team when he joined in November 2009 as Director of Sales. He successfully supported the hotel’s planning, sales strategies and activities to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. He has also been a main contributor in hiring the Sales and Marketing team from the local and international markets.
Behiye Salk has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
Behiye Salk has a 26-year career in the hospitality industry and has held pre-opening managerial positions across luxury hotel brands including the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and the Swissotel in Europe, Northern America, Canada and the Middle East. With a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management from Turkey’s Uludağ University, Behiye has also attended training at Cornell University in New York and at Hunt Communication in Toronto. As the new Director of Rooms at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Behiye’s focus will be on enhancing the overall guest experience and promoting the hotel’s 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 private villas.
Mohammed Al-Khatib has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
Mohammed Al-Khatib joins as the new Director of Food and Beverage with vast experience in the hospitality industry. His career includes roles in key food and beverage outlets at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Mohammed Al-Khatib holds a Master’s degree in Hotel Management and brings strong qualifications in operations, guest satisfaction, human resources, sales and revenue management and financial management. He also has extensive knowledge in restaurants, room service and kitchen operational procedures. These are further complemented by his expert knowledge in menu composition and food preparation.
Hakan Petek has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait has welcomed Hakan Petek as the new General Manager. A Turkish British national, Hakan joined Jumeirah in June 2010 as Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms. He was a key player in the pre-opening period of the hotel as well as a member of the Executive Committee.
Wassim Tarabay has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) at Hotel Missoni
Hotel Missoni, Kuwait, has unveiled the promotion of Wassim Tarabay, formerly the director of sales and marketing, to executive assistant manager.
Hassan Hassanein has been appointed as General Manager at Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait
Before accepting this new position, Hassanein had held several key positions in different brands of Mövenpick hotels around the GCC. He has a long history of tasks as A General Manager of the Mövenpick Madinah and as Director of Sales and Marketing at Mövenpick Hotel and Residence Hajar Makkah and Mövenpick Hotel and Resort Al Bida'a, Kuwait.
Best Western debuts in Kuwait
Bangkok -- Best Western International - World's Largest Hotel Chain® - has launched its first hotel in Kuwait; the BEST WESTERN Mahboula. Located in the thriving Mahboula area of Kuwait City, home to a plethora of modern corporate and residential complexes, the new 18-story hotel will feature a superb selection of business and leisure facilities perfectly suited to this up-and-coming area.
Jumeirah Opens its First Hotel in Kuwait
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces the soft opening of Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa as of 7 May 2013. Jumeirah's first hotel in the Gulf region outside the United Arab Emirates is situated along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, close to Kuwait City's business and financial centre and only 10 minutes drive from Kuwait International Airport. The hotel was designed by architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill from New York to create a truly luxurious destination in Kuwait that merges the latest in design and technology with the heritage and culture of the region.
Elsa Lahoude has been appointed as Director of Rooms at The Marina Hotel
The Marina Hotel Kuwait has appointed Elsa Lahoude as the new director of rooms, responsible for the front office, back office, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and uniform departments. Having been in the hospitality sector for more than 15 years, Lahoude started her career in 1996 at the Hotel Noga Hilton in Cannes and has since worked with companies such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Dorchester Group, Leading Hotels and Marriott. Lahoude moves to the Marina Hotel from her director of rooms role at Rezidor's Hotel Missoni Kuwait where she was a part of the pre-opening team. Originating from Lebanon, Lahoude holds a Master Degree in Strategic Tourism & Hospitality from Institute of Research and Higher Studies in Tourism (IREST) – Pantheon-Sorbonne University- France.
Dina Makouyan has been appointed as Director of Event Management at JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City
Dina Makouyan has 11 years of experience having worked in the hospitality and corporate industry in different regions covering Lebanon, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. During her tenure in the UAE, Makouyan was exposed to brand management, catering and event management in various hotels that include Hotel Intercontinental Al Ain, Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai amongst others.