Sushanth Nambiar has been named the new general manager for Novotel Muscat Airport hotel in Oman. In the role, Nambiar will leverage more than two decades of experience to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure stakeholders' needs are met.
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, further expands its international portfolio with the unveiling of an exceptional new resort in the Middle East - Jumeirah Muscat Bay.
Located in Oman's capital city alongside the Sea of Oman, guests and residents alike will enjoy private beach access and savour picturesque mountain and sea views.
General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM), renowned for internationally-acclaimed luxury resorts and unrivalled lifestyle experiences at exotic destinations, proudly welcomes James Reppuhn as the new Executive Chef of The Chedi Muscat, Oman. In his new role, the versatile chef will oversee culinary operations and provide strategic counsel to reimagine the global cuisine served at eight distinctive F&B venues, including six restaurants and two lounges.
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Barlas Gorgulu has been appointed executive chef of Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Oman. He will lead the hotel's entire culinary operations, including its six dining outlets.
Kuehl has been a member of the Anantara family since 2014 when she began working as hotel manager for Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, after gaining over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality throughout the region.
Andrea Orrú has been part of the team at Minor Hotels, Anantara's parent company, since 2013. To join the Thai hotel group, he put behind him 13 years at Starwood Hotels where he spent over a decade in F&B.
Following a period of lockdowns and global restrictions, Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat is back to unveil a world of bespoke experiences for luxury seekers from around the world, after much anticipation.
Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Avani Muscat Hotel (www.avanihotels.com/muscat), the upbeat, contemporary brand's first property in the Sultanate of Oman. Located in Seeb, a prime residential area at the heart of Muscat's westward growth, the new property benefits from superb airport and city access, making it a convenient base for business travellers, digital nomads and leisure travellers alike.
Rejin Thomas has been promoted to cluster DOSM for InterContinental Muscat and Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC. In his new role, Thomas will lead marketing and sales strategies for both hotels, looking to boost their revenues and increase market share.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, continues to cement its presence across the Middle East with the opening of the 237-room Wyndham Garden Salalah Mirbat hotel in Mirbat, Oman. The hotel marks Wyndham's continued growth in the leisure segment, as well as the first in collaboration with Dhofar Tourism Company - one of the largest and most diversified developers of sustainable towns in Oman.
The Omani has been at the InterContinental Muscat since 2015.
Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, Oman has appointed Anoop Joseph as its director of sales and marketing. He will head up both departments as he focuses on driving top-line revenue at the property.
Following its reopening at the middle of October 2021, Six Senses Zighy Bay has announced a new general manager. Andrew Spearman joins the Omani property having previously worked in luxury hospitality in Europe.
Flanked between a gently shelving bay and the lunar-like rugged mountains of Oman's Musandam Peninsula, Six Senses Zighy Bay is a world away from mundane routine yet only two hours from Dubai International Airport. Following the reopening of Oman to tourism, the village-inspired resort, complete with award-winning spa, eclectic destination dining, and family-friendly vibe is once again promising adventure-filled days and exotic Arabian nights - with a few new touches to surprise and delight.
Marwan Al Zadjali has been promoted to the position of cluster marketing manager at Minor Hotels in Oman. He now handles both Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, as well as Avani Muscat Hotel.
Adil Ahmed has been promoted to director of sales at Kempinski Hotel Muscat. He had been sales manager since 2017.
hailand's leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts and Ibn Saleh Al Hashmi Construction (ISAHC) announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Al Hail Waves managed by Centara.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of dusitD2 Naseem Resort, Jabal Akhdar - the first Dusit-branded hotel in Oman.