Doxis Bekris has been appointed as Executive Chef at Raffles Dubai
Raffles Dubai has appointed Greek national Doxis Bekris as the new executive chef of the property.
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Rotana transitions into the green era, secures ISO 14001 certification for 16 UAE hotels
Marking a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability, Rotana today announced that 16 of its hotels in the United Arab Emirates, representing nearly 50% of the company's portfolio in the country, have obtained the ISO 14001 environmental management certification. ISO 14001 is an international standard that provides a set of standardised requirements for environmental management systems.
Farrah Ismail has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Ramada Downtown Dubai
Ramada Downtown Dubai has appointed Farrah Ismail as its new director of sales and marketing.
Dharmendra Sharma has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
Sharma joins the executive team at the hotel from The Oberoi, Dubai, where he was head of sales and marketing.
Hotels form vital plank in Aldar plans to diversify revenue | thenational.ae
Aldar plans to open more hotels as part of its ongoing efforts to diversify revenues beyond those earned from property sales.
“There is definitely a need for serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi, there is demand for four- and three-star level hotels in the city of Abu Dhabi," says Mohammed Al Mubarak, Aldar’s chief executive.
Its development projects will increasingly feature serviced apartments and hotels to complement residential and retail components. “A lot of our future thinking is going that route," he says.
Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Partners with The Malta Institute of Tourism Studies to Promote Excellence in International Tourism & Hospitality Studies
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM), one of the world's leading hospitality business management schools and an integral part of the global luxury hotel company, Jumeirah Group, has signed an agreement with the Malta Institute of Tourism Studies. The objective of this memorandum of understanding is to provide vocational, degree and post graduate programmes for thousands of students.Gerald Lawless, Head of Tourism and Hospitality, Dubai Holding and Chancellor of the EAHM visited Malta to meet with His Excellency Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, to see the site of the new college, and to sign the agreement.In relation to this new project, Gerald Lawless stated:"EAHM has established its reputation over the last 15 years as one of the best hotel schools in the world, and has very much become a centre of excellence in university-level education for aspiring professionals in the hospitality industry. We are honoured to have been chosen by the Government of Malta to work with the Institute of Tourism Studies." He also said that he looks forward to welcoming Maltese future students to the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and the Malta Institute of Tourism Studies to further their studies either with a bachelor degree or an MBA.To assist with the establishment of this new collaboration, EAHM will provide the curricula, the training of faculty and teachers, the implementation of quality assurance, and the delivery of its MBA in International Hospitality Management.For more information, relating to EAHM please view www.emiratesacademy.edu or attend the Open Evening at its main campus opposite Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel and the flagship of the Jumeirah Group, on Wednesday, 01 June 2016, from 17:00 onwards.
Milos Cerovic has been appointed as Resident Manager at Beach Rotana
Milos Cerovic has more than 12 years expertise as a hotel manager and has been appointed by Beach Rotana in Abu Dhabi as its resident manager.
Nader Halim has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
Nader Halim has been selected as the new GM for DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Halim’s new appointment took place in March 2016.
Mohamed Al Bahrawy has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Kempinski Hotel Ajman
With more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Al Bahrawy started his career in 2001 in Dubai.
Burj Al Arab Unveils World-First Outdoor Leisure Experience – Burj Al Arab Terrace
Set in the stunning azure waters of the Arabian Gulf, today marks the unveiling and official launch of the highly anticipated Burj Al Arab Terrace. Located at Dubai's most iconic hotel, the terrace is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind restaurant, pool, beach and cabana space, offering hotel guests and Burj Al Arab members the finest Arabian hospitality.
Ahmed Al Masry has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana is set to open a new café in its Abu Dhabi hotel premises.
YOTEL Breaks Ground on First Hotel in Dubai, UAE
YOTEL, an affiliate company of Kuwait-listed IFA Hotels & Resorts KSCC, broke ground last week on their first property in the Middle East, expected to open in 2018. This follows the technology-focused hospitality brand's signing of a long-term agreement with Dubai Investment Properties LLC ('DIP') to operate a new hotel in Dubai, UAE.
Claudio Roscigno has been appointed as Regional Director, Middle East & North Africa at Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has announced the appointment of international hotelier Claudio Roscigno to the position of regional director, Middle East & North Africa, based out of the brand’s new regional headquarters in Dubai. With over 15 years of industry experience and an international pedigree that includes senior executive roles with Rosewood Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Roscigno has developed front office and F&B operations and experienced new hotel openings across three continents. In addition, he has held responsibility for various regional sales office set-ups and headed-up specific task force management projects. Read more at http://www.etbtravelnews.com
Malek Safa has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Grand Hyatt Dubai
Grand Hyatt Dubai has appointed Malek Safa as director of sales and marketing.
Costas Delvenakiotis has been appointed as Director of Engineering at Beach Rotana
The Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi has appointed a new director of revenue, a new director of business development and a newly appointed director of engineering, as it gears up for the second half of 2016.
Margaux Beucher has been appointed as Director of Revenue at Beach Rotana
The Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi has appointed a new director of revenue, a new director of business development and a newly appointed director of engineering, as it gears up for the second half of 2016.
Amro Talaat has been appointed as Business Development Director at Beach Rotana
The Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi has appointed a new director of revenue, a new director of business development and a newly appointed director of engineering, as it gears up for the second half of 2016.
Ahmad Nazzal has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Kempinski Hotel at Mall of the Emirates
An experienced hospitality marketing and communications executive, Ahmad Nazzal commenced his career in Germany before gaining experience in the UAE with Jumeirah, Emaar Hospitality Group and Taj Hotels.
Kevin Cavaco has been appointed as Director of Marketing & PR at Hilton Abu Dhabi
Originally from Australia, Cavaco holds dual Portuguese and Australian nationality, and joins the Abu Dhabi property directly from Portugal, where he has worked for 18 years in the tourism industry.
Petra Solle has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi and Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown Abu Dhabi
Petra Solle, multi-property director of human resources, has previously worked as a human resources professional across a variety of Marriott hotels in the UK. Solle brings a strong knowledge of Marriott operations and human resources to her new role, having been a part of the pre-opening team of Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi as director of human resources, successfully opening the hotel in December 2014.