Alain Gobeil has been named executive chef at Fairmont The Palm
Fairmont The Palm, in Dubai, has named Alain Gobeil as its new executive chef.
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Justin Kim has been appointed as Hotel Manager at W Dubai Al Habtoor City
W Dubai Al Habtoor City has named it new GM and opening team. The new W Dubai hotel, and The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, are both expected to open in May 2016. Kim joins the new hotel from his previous role as director of operations for the W Retreat & Spa in The Maldives.
Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai will be brand’s first property in UAE
Marriott International has revealed details of the United Arab Emirate's first Renaissance Hotel. Set to open at the end of 2016, the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai will be a 298-room luxury hotel aimed at business and leisure travellers who seek both authentic and unexpected experiences. Details of the brand's UAE debut come as the travel company plans to open an additional four hotels in the country throughout 2016.
The First Group Celebrates Wyndham Dubai Marina Grand Opening
The four-star deluxe Wyndham Dubai Marina, which is managed by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts - the world's largest hotel management firm - marks a major milestone for The First Group, which has built its reputation on developing high-quality serviced apartments and aparthotels in Dubai.
Nemo Acimovic has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Corniche Abu Dhabi
Having served at several Hilton and Starwood properties prior to his appointment, the Serbian-born Acimovic is returning to the UAE capital with a wealth of experience managing luxury hotels and resorts in the UK, Australia and the Middle East.
HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings To Build on Brand Equity in GCC
With exceptional quality and consistent service as one of the main pillars of HMH vision, the group aims to capture maximum potential market share in the GCC, and specifically the UAE, to create and boost its brand equity.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Targets 100 Hotels in Middle East by 2020
From the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it is on track to grow its portfolio in the Middle East to 100 hotels by 2020. This follows five new deal signings that will add over 1,200 rooms in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Starwood will also open five hotels in 2016 across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
François Kassab has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Millennium Hotels & Resorts
François KASSAB ESSEC IMHI 98 has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Millenium Hotels & Resorts based in Dubai , he joinied this company in May 2015 as Chief Financial and Investment Officer. Prior to this François spent 9 years with InterContinental Regional where he successively held the position of Director Of Finance And Business Support - Gulf Regional, Director of Finance And Business Support - KSA, Regional Director of Finance and Business Support - KSA & Gulf, Head of Finance Middle East & Africa, Chief Financial and Investment Officer.
Sumati Murari has been appointed as Director - Development Planning and Feasibility at Marriott International
Sumati MURARI ESSEC IMHI 2010 has been appointed as Director - Development Planning and Feasibility at Marriott International, UAE. Sumati started her career with JLL Dubai where she successively held the position of Analyst, Senior Analyst, Associate and Vice President Hotels & Hospitality Group
Julien Munoz has been appointed as Vice-président sales and revenue management at Dubai Parks and Resorts
Julien MUNOZ ESSEC IMHI 2003 has been appointed as Vice-President sales and revenue management Dubai Parks and Resorts. Julien started his career at Disneyland Paris where he stayed 13 years. He successively held the position of Special Project Manager, executive office, Deputy General Manager Disneyland Hotel 5*,Director of Direct Sales and Reservation, Director Sales & Marketing international markets and Director Marketing & Sales France.
Peter Katusak-Huzsvar has been appointed as General Manager at W Dubai – Al Habtoor City
Building on the anticipation around the bringing the vibrant W brand to the UAE, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City (@wdubai) announces its core team as it readies itself for a summer opening. Taking the helm as General Manager of W Dubai – Al Habtoor City, Peter Katusak-Huzsvar is set to lead a team of bold and witty talent, all fuelled to present a dynamic style of modern luxury never before experienced in the Emirates.
STR: Dubai a world leader in Q1 ADR
STR data shows that Dubai, United Arab Emirates, recorded 2016's highest first-quarter average daily rate (ADR) among major markets around the world. This marked the 12th consecutive year that Dubai has led this group of markets in Q1 ADR when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency*.
STR: Middle East and Africa hotel performance for Q1 2016, March 2016
Hotels in the Middle East reported negative results, while hotels in Africa reported mixed results for the three key performance metrics when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency, according to Q1 2016 data from STR.
Sanjay Nambiar has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Hyatt Place Dubai
The Hyatt Place Dubai cluster of hotels, which includes the Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga and Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square, has appointed a new director of sales.
Malika Khaled Zarour has been appointed as Spa manager at Kempinski Hotel Ajman
With 13 years of experience in the spa industry, Malika started her career in 2003 in Jordan, after graduating with the Business Management diploma from the Ibn Khaldoun University in Algeria. A great ability to thrive and a passion-driven attitude towards the tourism and hospitality industry quickly aided Malika on her career path, taking her to the Moevenpick Resort Dead Sea, where she held several positions during her nine years there, overseeing more than 80 therapists and an extensive operation of 35 treatment rooms in the therapy centre and spa. This was followed by positions at other upscale luxury hospitality groups in Jordan.
Rotana announces growth plans at ATM, to open 18 hotels before the end of 2017
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, outlined its plans for the future during its participation in the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, the Middle East's largest travel and tourism event.
Louvre Hotels to announce MENA expansion plans at ATM 2016
Cementing its position as a major player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) hospitality market, Louvre Hotels Group, one of the largest hospitality groups in the world, has announced that it will open 11 new hotels in the region this year, including six hotels in the GCC.
Hisham Diab has been named Director of Sales Middle East and Africa at Duetto
Duetto, the market leader in hotel and casino profit optimization technology, announced that it has opened a new office in Dubai and appointed Hisham Diab as Director of Sales for the Middle East and Africa. The move comes as Duetto continues to expand worldwide — the company now has offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia, as well as the Middle East, and has hotel partners in more than 50 countries.
Dusit to share robust expansion plans to double its portfolio at ATM Dubai
Dusit International will assert its position as one of Asia's leading hospitality groups at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai later this month. Led by newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Mr Lim Boon Kwee, senior executives from Dusit's corporate office, as well as representatives from its Middle Eastern and international properties, will be on hand throughout the event on Stand HC1030 to showcase the brand's current products, share the latest offers and discuss the company's ambitious expansion plans with the press and travel trade.
David Harb has joined the Grand Hyatt Dubai as Executive Assistant Manager (EAM)
David Harb has joined Grand Hyatt Dubai as the executive assistant manager. The new appointment will be effective from May 1, 2016.