Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Alila Hinu Bay in Oman which joins Alila Jabal Akhdar as the brand's second hotel in Oman along with 15 other Alila properties worldwide. Distinguished a strong commitment to sustainable tourism, the award-winning brand features luxury hotels and resorts in some of the most spectacular natural locations.
Jumeirah Group, a global luxury hospitality group and a member of Dubai Holding, announced the appointment of Luke James to the role of General Manager to head up the operations of Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Oman.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) appoints Adam Deverson as the General Manager of Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC effectively from 7th of March 2021 to support the hotel's team with his extensive expertise in the hospitality industry over the years.
Five-star Kempinski Hotel Muscat has hired Mohammed Al Harrasi as its director of finance, an Omani national with more than 25 years of experience.
The Chedi Muscat announced the appointment of its esteemed General Manager, Thomas Guss, from January 2021. With an inspiring vision of quintessential modern hospitality, Thomas comes from a family of hoteliers and brings a wealth of authentic luxury experience from his work in the industry across Europe and the Middle East.
As a Director of Sales and Marketing at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Rahil oversees the handling of the hotel's sales activities, business opportunities and marketing and revenue strategies. He joined the hotel in 2016 as Director of Sales, building on an impressive track record built up over sixteen years and several countries.Starting his career in 2000 as a Front Office Assistant, he has worked his way around some of the world's most prestigious hotels and is recognised for his extensive network, particularly in t he Middle East region. An experienced and highly respected hospitality professional, he has been part of the successful opening and re-opening of three Ritz-Carlton branded hotels in addition to Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel.Known for his hard-working personality and customer-oriented approach, Rahil is well-versed in identifying and capitalizing on potential business opportunities, modelling luxury sales strategies while optimizing sales funnel and market penetration. He has a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Bangalore University, India.
Sheraton Oman Hotel the iconic landmark of the Sultanate has announced the appointment of Samir Messaoudi as General Manager of the hotel. He brings nearly two decades of experience to his new role; his last appointment was Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Marquis Doha, Qatar since June 2019.Samir has been associated with Marriott International since 2006 joining The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA in August 2006 as the IRD manager. Samir has worked in various roles in the United States before moving to the Middle East in 2010. He joined the Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz Carlton Hotel as the Director of Banquets and gained thorough F&B experience in his roles in Doha, Dubai, Jakarta and Oman.Oman is not new to Samir he was earlier the Hotel Manager at the Al Bustan Palace-a Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Muscat from 2016- 2019 prior to moving to Doha. Samir has also been part of the opening taskforce and support teams for a number of luxury properties including Bulgari Hotel & Resort, Dubai.With over two decades of hands on property experience, he has led many teams on creating and enhancing F&B experiences and optimizing pop-up concepts and promotions to drive profitable revenues. He has also won many awards including the SABRE Restaurateur of the year 2012 for Middle East and Africa (Ritz-Carlton Hotels). Samir is a native Arabic speaker holding Tunisian/American citizenship. He has travelled and lived most of his career in the Middle East where he rekindled his love for soccer. He will be moving to Oman with his wife and two children.
Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Salah Hamdan Mohammed Al Mamari as general manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar, strengthening local employment in the hospitality sector.
As the first Omani female hotel manager and an experienced professional hotelier, Nadine El Assaad Al Bulushi has proven to be a creative, efficient leader who believes that the success of an organisation comes from a competent and innovative team.Nadine brings over two decades of experience in hotel operations to her new role with Kempinski Hotel Muscat, starting her career as Front Office Agent at Crowne Plaza Muscat and later being promoted to Assistant Front Office Manager.Nadine next joined the Grand Hyatt Muscat, where she occupied several managerial positions in the rooms' division. During her tenure with Hyatt Corporation, Nadine supported the openings of Hyatt Regency Taba, Egypt, and Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE, as part of the opening task force. In 2006, Nadine made the move from her room division background to the position of Director of Revenue, and, afterwards, Director of Sales and Marketing with Radisson Hotel Group. As part of her career with the Radisson Hotel Group, Nadine supported the opening of Radisson Blu hotels in South Africa, as well as providing regional support for the hotels in Ethiopia, Libya, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Later, she moved on to a cluster role as EAM and Director of Revenue at Radisson Blu Muscat and Sohar.Nadine joined Kempinski Hotel Muscat as Executive Assistant Manager in January of 2019, where she has managed to understand and fully commit to every DNA value in a way that is uniquely Kempinski. She created traditions in the work environment, showed entrepreneurial performance and proved how people-oriented she can be even with our smallest guests and why even those just joining Kempinski have a passion for European luxury.With her revenue background, Nadine was able to swiftly enhance the Sales and Revenue departments and soon managed the operations of the Food and Beverage Department, consisting of a total of 11 outlets.Her excellence and hard work, during these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 outbreak, even beyond her duties, have been a great inspiration to us all, and her compassion for each employee has proven her truly worthy of this promotion.
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel has announced the appointment of Nabil Al Zadjali as General Manager. Nabil succeeds Katrin Herz, who had held the role for five years. Moving from his previous post as Deputy General Manager, Nabil is bringing his diverse experience from his various leadership roles to his new position, and is anticipated to drive the next chapter of the hotel's rich history.
The company reaffirms industry confidence with brand debut in Oman and an upcoming opening in the UAE.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has announced the promotion of Siraj Memon to cluster director of sales & marketing in Oman following several years of success with the brand.
Seek tranquility between majestic mountains and azure blue seas at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Oman's most treasured destination is back, welcoming guests with an irresistible staycation offers with the whole family in mind. Unwind in one of the resort's beautiful rooms overlooking the expansive lush gardens, dine on tantalizing cuisine, or get moving with a range of thoughtfully-designed activities for adults and childr en alike. Enhanced by the warm hospitality and attentive service that is its signature of the Ladies and Gentlemen, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel is the ideal place to get away this summer.
Shaking up the local music scene, W Muscat has announced the successful conclusion of its very first DJ LAB - a prestigious W Hotels program that mentors and develops emerging young talent. Three of Oman's brightest young music stars were given inside access to the world of DJ'ing, spending four weeks under the wing of the hotel's Music Curator, Armando. The tuneful initiative was part of W Muscat's support for Oman's up-and-coming arts scene and celebrated the brand's love for the power of mus ic to connect communities."I'm particularly impressed with the local Omani talent we saw come through this lab.
Anees Shinnara officially became General Manager of the IntercityHotel Nizwa on 15 August 2020, the opening date. The hotel is situated in the oasis city of Nizwa at the edge of the Hadschar mountain range, and 45-year old Mr. Shinnara had previously successfully guided it through the pre-opening phase. Anees Shinnara has worked for Deutsche Hospitality since 2016. He is responsible for the IntercityHotel brand's two presences in Nizwa und Salalah in his capacity as Area General Manager for Oman.
Deutsche Hospitality is expanding its presence in the Sultanate of Oman. On 15 August, the group has opened a second hotel operating under the Intercity brand name. The hotel is situated in Nizwa at the edge of the Hadschar mountain range and surrounded by the Nizwa Grand Mall and the Aqua Water Park. Set in an oasis, the city of Nizwa is considered to be a cultural centre and is the historic trading centre of the Sultanate.
W Muscat is inviting guests to live the high life this summer and enjoy its wave of playful programming. Whether they are looking for a quick 'staycay' to take away their vacay blues or are simply wanting to shake up their days, W Muscat has put together specially curated experiences for all, including special rates on rooms, a selection of online events and mouth-watering take-out and make-at-home meal options.
Embrace the here and now with JW Marriott Muscat. The mindfulness-focused luxury destination is welcoming guests once again with personalised packages for Omani Nationals and Residents. Having a holiday does not have to mean travelling abroad, with world-class amenities guests are sure to enjoy an unforgettable vacation right at their doorstep. Whether they are looking to unwind in a spacious room overlooking landscaped gardens, nourish their body with indulgent cuisines for every craving, or simply take a moment of undisturbed reflection in one of the hotel's inspiring spaces, guests will discover that life's most meaningful moments can be made close to home.
Continuing its aggressive expansion in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belinn Muscat in Oman that also marks the group's debut in the country.
Al Kalbani Group has recently announced the opening of Royal Tulip Muscat hotel. The luxury hotel - managed by the reputable international chain Louvre Hotels Group in cooperation with Julnar Tourism LLC (part of the Al Kalbani Group) - incorporates a modern architecture and is conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Al Ghubrah district in Muscat, 15 minutes away from Muscat International Airport and a few minutes away from Oman Venues Mall and Al Ghubrah beach. Louvre Hotels Group is a major player in the global hospitality industry, with a portfolio that now includes more than 1,500 hotels in 54 countries. Royal Tulip is the luxury brand within the Louvre Hotels Group which is a subsidiary of Jin Jiang International Holdings Co. Ltd.; the world's second-largest hotel group.