Mohamed comes to Kuwait after completing a decade at Four Seasons Hotel Doha. A talented leader with proven expertise in aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives, Mohamed has extensive experience in launching new properties, having been part of pre-opening teams at Four Seasons properties in Doha, Russia and Azerbaijan.
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.
Christel Artaud, director of human resources for the property, is a Four Seasons veteran of eight years. Artaud joined the company at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora in 2008 where she served for seven years as director of human resources. A French national, Artaud moved to Kuwait in April 2016 to take charge of the human resource function at the new property.
Four Seasons veteran Didier Jardin will lead the team of more than 400 professionals appointed to manage the seventh property in the Four Seasons GCC collection, which currently includes three properties in the UAE, one in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one in Qatar and one in Bahrain.
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.
Georges SAFI ESSEC IMHI 2003 is now Food & Beverage Director at Four Seasons hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya that will be opening in the late 2016.. Georges joined Four Seasons Hotels in 2011 as Director of Food & Beverage Hotel President Wilson Geneva for 3 years and moved to Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Bahrain Bay for the two last years.
Al Manshar Rotana has appointed Dan Dominic as its new Learning and Development Manager.
Rushdi Ashkar has taken on the role as general manager for the Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait.
Al Manshar Rotana Hotel Kuwait has appointed Bahaa Malaeb as the new director of sales.
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.
Al Manshar Rotana has recently appointed its new Executive Housekeeper, Mohamed Farook.
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 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.