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February 17, 2014

Henning Fries has been promoted to Managing Director at Al Habtoor Group's Hospitality Division

Al Habtoor Group, the Dubai conglomerate, said on Friday that it has promoted Henning Fries to managing director of the company's hospitality division, adding that he will be responsible for overseeing the opening of the $3bn Al Habtoor City project. The project, a multi-use development currently under construction, will incorporate three five star hotels - WESTIN, W Hotel, St Regis - as well as three high-residential towers.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 14, 2014

EMEA Hotels Monitor Issue 13 - February 2014 - WhiteBridge

Following on from the success of the previous 12 issues of the EMEA Hotels Monitor, we would like to welcome you to Issue 13. The aim of the Hotels Monitor is to provide our clients and contacts with a quick reference booklet listing those vital statistics which reflect the relative health of our exciting industry across the EMEA region. The monitor incorporates hotel performance statistics from STR Global, an up to date guide on development costs from Rider Levett Bucknall and a selection of interesting deals transacted in the previous six months, courtesy of Whitebridge Hospitality. For this edition's back-page feature we have invited ISG to pen a brief article on the ticking time bomb that is capex and the need to refurbish older properties in the Middle East in order to maintain performance levels.

Whitebridge Hospitality

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Development

February 13, 2014

Jones Lang LaSalle Reveals “2014 Top Trends for UAE Real Estate”

Jones Lang LaSalle, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, has today released its '2014 Top Trends for UAE Real Estate'. Now in its seventh year of publication, this highly anticipated research assesses and forecasts the major trends that JLL anticipate are likely to impact and shape the UAE real estate sector over the next 12 months.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 11, 2014

Roger Saad has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Park Hyatt Dubai

Park Hyatt Dubai has appointed Roger Saad as the hotel’s new director of sales and marketing.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 10, 2014

Roddy Gordon has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Grand Hyatt Dubai

Roddy Gordon has been appointed director of sales and marketing for Grand Hyatt Dubai. In addition, he also takes on the mantle of area director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Hotels in Dubai. He brings with him over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a strong focus on the luxury hotel and services sector. In his area role, Roddy will help with collective marketing planning and sales development of the Dubai portfolio (including Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Park)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Development

February 3, 2014

Hilton Worldwide Opens Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort

Hilton Worldwide today announced the official opening of the 265-room Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort, formerly known as Al Hamra Fort & Beach Resort, following an extensive two-year refurbishment.

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

January 29, 2014

Sayyora Asatova has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

With over 15 years’ experience in hospitality, Sayyora, from Uzbekistan returns to Jumeirah Group having previously worked in Burj Al Arab as Business Development Manager – leaving in 2007 to become the Associate Director of Business Development at a tourism company. Following this she spent four years at Atlantis, The Palm where she left as the Director of International Leisure Sales in 2013 to join Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in her current role.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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January 29, 2014

Kerstin Pundt has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Kerstin Pundt has over 24 years’ industry experience and has taken on the role of Director of Revenue Management. She is skilled in tactical and strategic revenue management, pricing analytics and is fully engaged in room and non-room revenues targets.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 27, 2014

A new era in Rotana's history - Omer Kaddouri named new President & CEO

Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the region with a portfolio of properties across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, has undergone big changes at the top as Co-Founder, Selim El Zyr passes the lead on to Omer Kaddouri, the new President & CEO of Rotana. El Zyr will continue to serve in an advisory role as the Vice Chairman of the Board moving forward.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Press Release Development

January 27, 2014

HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings Expands Presence in Dubai with Signing of Corp Al Khoory Hotel in Al Barsha

Hospitality Management Holdings has signed a new management contract to operate Corp Al Khoory Hotel in Al Barsha – Dubai. The announcement demonstrates the group's commitment to growing its presence in the emirate while reinforcing its position in the UAE where it has been operating for the last 10 years.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 21, 2014

Aaishah Bohari has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Aaishah Bohari has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. She brings with her over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in luxury hotels across four different countries. Previous experience includes stints at Park Hyatt Saigon, Angsana Laguna Phuket and Maikhao Dream Hotels & Resorts Thailand.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 20, 2014

Alper Can Bulcum has been appointed as General Manager at Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach Residence and Ramada Sharjah

The Turkish native has enjoyed a long career in the hospitality industry and brings more than 27 years of international experience and leadership skills to his new role, where he will be responsible for the daily operations of both Ramada hotels.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 20, 2014

Georges Farhat has been promoted to Acting General Manager at Crowne Plaza Dubai

Farhat takes over from the previous GM James Young, who has moved to the InterContinental Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 20, 2014

Asser Samy has been appointed as Sales and Marketing Director at TAJ Palace Hotel Dubai

Rejoining the TAJ Palace Hotel Dubai as Director of Sales & Marketing is Asser Samy, a 23-year veteran of the Dubai hospitality sector who previously worked at the hotel as Director of Sales.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 14, 2014

Fathi Khogaly has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Dubai & Galleria

An Egyptian national, with extensive work experience of over 25 years within Hyatt Hotels and UAE, Khogaly will now lead the way forward at the property, saia a statement from the hotel group.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 9, 2014

Thomas Tapken has been appointed as VP Operations Middle East & Africa at Millennium and Copthorne Hotels

Tapken joins the team in a bid to support the hotel group’s aggressive growth plans within the region.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release Development

January 9, 2014

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Opens Second Hotel in United Arab Emirates with Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand, today announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, continuing the brand’s global expansion. With breath-taking views of the Arabian Gulf coastline and some of Dubai’s famous landmarks, the 319-room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah exudes the true luxury, world class amenities and sophistication for which the brand is known.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 23, 2013

Andreas Jersabeck has been appointed as General Manager at Conrad Dubai

Andreas Jersabeck, currently serving as general manager at Hilton Doha in Qatar, has been appointed as the new general manager of the recently opened Conrad Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 23, 2013

Raouf Benchedli has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa

Transferring across the city as general manager of Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa is Raouf Benchedli, currently general manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah.

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

December 23, 2013

Jacques Claudel has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Al Ain

Hilton Al Ain will welcome another seasoned hospitality operator following the appointment of Jacques Claudel as general manager.

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates