Director of Sales & Marketing Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Downtown Denis Glibic joins Radisson Blu Hotel Downtown as the Director of Sales & Marketing An experienced sale professional Denis joined the Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai & Radisson Blu Resort Fujairah where he was responsible for key account management and the management of RFPs for the two hotels.
Yeliz Hisman recently joined the Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach as the new director of sales and marketing.
The general manager and executive opening team for The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City have been revealed.
Kosta Kourotsidis has been recently appointed as the general manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Downtown.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi. Situated on Yas Island, one of the world's leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the immersive theme park. The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, is set to open in 2018. Construction is underway and rides are in production.
Kerzner International Holdings Limited (the "Company") today announced that Alan Leibman will step down as Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since 2012. His Excellency Mohammed Al Shaibani, Executive Director & CEO of Investment Corporation of Dubai, and Chairman of Kerzner International Holdings said, "On behalf of the Board and all my colleagues, I would like to express my thanks to Alan for his commitment and hard work, and our appreciation of his dynamic leadership and untiring management while at the helm at Kerzner." He added, "I wish him all the very best as he moves on to pursue his personal endeavours."
Raja Saeed has been transferred to head the F&B department at Hili Rayhaan by Rotana hotels in Al-Ain. Prior to this, Raja was the F&B Manager at BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana hotels in Dubai while also assisting in the openings of the Salalah Rotana resort and the Burgu & Tango Arjaan by Rotana hotels on Istanbul, Turkey. Raja began his career after graduating from Schiller International University in Engelberg, Switzerland at Hyatt International hotels as an F&B Management trainee and has subsequently worked in various hospitality companies such as Burj Al Arab, Roya International, Royal Catering, Millennium Plaza Dubai as well as consultancy work for a number of pre-opening restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Having been in the UAE for over 35 years, he brings with him a wealth of local contacts as well as excellent networks with suppliers and other hoteliers.
UAE hotel operator Rotana plans to add 1,000 rooms in Dubai by 2020. Rotana is ramping up expansion plans for the Middle East, since announcing in February that it was planning nine new hotel projects for Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the next five years.
Wissam ABOUJAOUDE ESSEC IMHI 2004 has been appointed as Director of Operations Double Tree by Hilton Dubai. WIssam successively held the position of Front Office Manager Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris for 5 years, Director Front Office Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi for 3 years and more recently Room Division Manager Jumeirah The Palm Dubai for two years.
Two Hyatt hotel properties in Dubai, the Grand Hyatt Dubai and Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, have appointed two new joint directors of sales.
UAE hotels are among the global leaders in smart hospitality solutions, as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are set to top 110,000 smart hotel rooms in 2017, experts announced today in advance of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place this month in Dubai, UAE.
Situated on the highest floor of the distinctive sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Gold On 27 is the latest and most exciting addition to the Dubai social scene, offering exhilarating views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai's stunning skyline, as well as mastery in the art of mixology.
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has appointed Rajiv Ranjan as the new executive chef for the Dubai based property.
Marriott International, Inc. (NSDAQ:MAR) celebrated today the grand opening of the highly anticipated SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn San Diego Downtown Bayfront at BRIC. Adding to the expanding portfolio, the SpringHill Suites marked the 3,000th Select Service property for the Marriott Global Portfolio. Leadership from Marriott International, the City of San Diego, the Port of San Diego, Hensel Phelps, Lankford & Associates, and Portman Holdings gathered to welcome local patrons and visitors alike to this innovative and forward thinking hotel property.
Kempinski Hotel Ajman has appointed Anish Kuttan as its new Executive Assistant Manager, in charge of food and beverage.
Minor Hotel Group (MHG), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 145 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has announced the addition of two new properties to its pipeline in the United Arab Emirates. Anantara Jebel Dhanna and AVANI Jebel Dhanna in Abu Dhabi will soon begin development and both are scheduled to open in 2018.
Jumeirah Group has appointed a new Managing Director at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM). Judy Hou takes over from Ron Hilvert, who left at the end of 2015 after 18 years at the helm of EAHM.
Mr Glenn Nobbs, General Manager of Copthorne Hotel Dubai was recognized as the 'General Manager of the Year' for 2015 by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Middle East and Africa.
Media City-based Grand Millennium Dubai has appointed Ziad El Hawi as its executive assistant manager, in charge of sales and marketing.
Jumeirah Al Naseem, Madinat Jumeirah's newest hotel will open during summer 2016, marking the completion of one of the world's leading luxury resorts.With construction of the 430-room 'resort within a resort' well underway, reservations are now open from 29 March 2016 for stays after 1 October 2016.Arabic for 'sea breeze', the name 'Al Naseem' reflects both the unrivalled location of the hotel and the unique inside-out design, which evokes a sense of calm and relaxation for those seeking an 'alternative' Dubai experience. Jumeirah Al Naseem is set in the midst of a two kilometre stretch of sand, reaching from Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the east to Jumeirah Al Qasr in the west, overlookingBurj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. As such, its opening will mark both the completion of Madinat Jumeirah - 'the Arabian Resort of Dubai' – and the final chapter in Jumeirah Group's transformation of a stretch of Dubai's coastline into a major touristic destination.Reflecting the advancement of the construction, a "Topping Out" ceremony was conducted last week to mark this momentous occasion. The ceremony was attended by Madinat Jumeirah's Resort General Manager Margaret Paul, Jumeirah Al Naseem's General Manager Richard Alexander and senior members of Mirage Leisure and Development, their consultants Woods Bagot and Aurecon, and Al Futtaim-Carillion, the Main Contractor.Bringing a fresh new feel of energy, exuberance and excitement to Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Al Naseem aims to show a different side of Dubai, appealing to those discerning travellers who like to explore and may not have considered Dubai before. It joins the grand Jumeirah Al Qasr, the peaceful and recently renovated Jumeirah Mina A'Salam and the exquisite summerhouses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, to become the fourth hotel within the Arabian Resort of Dubai.Reservations are open from 29 March 2016 via Jumeirah's website www.jumeirah.com, through its reservation centre and partner agents for stays after 1October 2016.