Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City’s general manager David Allan has been promoted to take charge of the group’s two new properties – the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront and Radisson Blu Dubai Canal View, both located in Business Bay.
Alfio Bernardini, began his Middle East stint in hospitality in 2012 when he took over the Hotel Missoni Kuwait as its general manager.
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche welcomes Gari Abdel, new Chef de Cuisine. Chef Gari will work closely with the hotel’s Executive Chef, Kim Gates, to promote recently introduced new menu at Grills@Chill’O and in-room dining.
Dubai -- Jumeirah Al Naseem opens its doors on 1 December 2016, bringing a contemporary architectural twist to its sister properties within Madinat Jumeirah Resort, and a guest experience focused on a journey of discovery through the modern culture of Dubai.
Global hospitality association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) co-hosted Naseba's 20th annual Hotel Technology Summit that took place this week from November 16-17, 2016 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, UAE. HFTP association leaders were in attendance, and participated in the summit's educational program. HFTP Global President Lyle Worthington, CHTP, served as the chairman for this year's Hotel Technology Summit.
Viceroy Hotel Group has revealed the appointment of Mark Griffiths to the role of regional vice president and managing director at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, and Al-Futtaim, one of the region's most progressive business houses headquartered in Dubai, have signed an agreement for the management of the largest Holiday Inn hotel in the UAE. The 520-room Holiday Inn® Dubai Festival City will operate under a management agreement with Dubai Festival City Real Estate Development LLC owned by Al Futtaim, who also own InterContinental® Dubai Festival City, InterContinental® Residence Suites, Crowne Plaza®Dubai Festival City, and Al Badia Golf Club. Marking the fifth property in partnership between IHG and Al-Futtaim, the hotel will be located in Dubai Festival City, a well-established, mixed-use waterfront community comprising some of the finest retail, residential and commercial properties in Dubai. Expected to be completed towards the end of 2017, the property will be the first branded mid-market hotel in the area. Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City joins the luxury InterContinental Dubai Festival City hotel and the business oriented Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City in the community. From the Club InterContinental lounge at InterContinental, to Kids Eat Free at Holiday Inn, all three IHG properties are intended to meet a broad range of guests' needs.The new hotel will connect directly to Dubai Festival City Mall which boasts a large variety of dining options and popular international retail outlets. With convenient road access to Dubai's iconic landmarks and situated only two kilometres from Dubai International Airport, the hotel is set to benefit from both business and leisure demand. IHG and Al Futtaim have also recently launched an expansive 5,000 square metre arena located on the grounds of Al Badia residential area adjacent to the InterContinental Dubai Festival City and Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City. The new Festival Arena by InterContinental Dubai Festival City can cater for large scale events with a capacity of up to 5, 000 people. With a private entrance and distinctively high ceilings, the arena can be customized to host any exhibition, conference, banquet, or trade show as well social events such as a concert or festival.
STR's preliminary October 2016 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates performance declines consistent with significant supply growth.Based on daily data from October, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Sam Jones has been appointed as director of sales for Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre’s meetings and incentives business.
Originating from the Black Forest region of southwestern Germany, Armin has joined Al Ain Rotana from the Dubai division of Rotana. Having been with Rotana for the past six years, Armin contributes extensive experience from within the UAE, GCC and worldwide. Being a veteran of the hospitality industry he has a background of culinary as well as hospitality operations in such diverse locations such as Qatar, Kuwait, Indonesia, Jamaica, USA, Switzerland and Mexico. Armin has a strong food & beverage background and before joining Al Ain Rotana, Armin was the EAM of Al Ghurair Rayhaan & Arjaan by Rotana, Dubai.
Baiocchi replaces Simon Casson as the hotel's GM, following Casson's promotion to the role of president, hotel operations, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Warwick Dubai has appointed a new director of food and beverage, Rohinton Bharucha.
Celebrating its maiden flight to the GCC region, the Four Seasons Private Jet touched down in Dubai for the first time yesterday evening at DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VVIP FBO and hangar facility at Dubai World Central.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed Annie Turnell in the position of PR & communications manager.
Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings, was among the leading speakers today at the Hospitality Technology Forum held at the Burj Al Arab Dubai. Addressing the exclusive gathering, Laurent made a special presentation on how technology is revolutionizing the 412 billion dollars global hotel industry. He stressed, "Technology is evolving fast and needs constant upgrades. We will have to keep investing in it, if we are to keep up with the big brands. And a whole lot of it would have to be in digital optimization, mobile booking apps and social media engagement. In Dubai alone 10,000 hotel rooms are in need of refurbishment by 2020 and technology upgrades will be a big part of it".
6 November 2016: Rotana, one of the leading hospitality management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, is driving forward its ambitious vision of operating 100 hotels by 2020, with the opening of 16 new properties by 2017.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas has appointed Janet Abrahams as its director of sales and marketing.
Marwa Mustafa has been promoted from director of sales to director of sales & marketing at Warwick Dubai.
Jannah Burj Al Sarab has appointed a new executive chef, Wafi Halimi, to oversee the kitchen operations in the five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Schneider will lead the hotel’s team for the upcoming opening. He brings with him more than 15 years of hospitality management experience, having worked for major hotel operators including Emirates Palace, Rixos Properties, Grand Hyatt and Casa Camper.