Marriott has announced the the appointment of Zee Bassila as multi-property hotel manager for Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel and Aloft Dubai Creek.
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The Millennium Place Barsha Heights has announced the appointment of Luca Medda as its general manager.
Sofitel Dubai Downtown has announced the promotion of Sasindu Don to financial controller. He was previously financial manager.
Alain Aboukhater has been appointed as the Director of Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre, transitioning from his five-year role at Rotana.
Max Tappeiner has been named the new president of Wynn Al Marjan Island, a landmark development in Ras Al Khaimah. Tappeiner transitions from Wynn Las Vegas, where he previously held key roles, including senior vice president of operations and executive vice president of operations, having joined the company in 2022.
Stephen Ansell is Hyatt's new Managing Director in its fast-expanding Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In his role, Stephen will oversee the MEA regional portfolio, currently comprising 38 hotels, more than 9,000 rooms, and eight brands spanning the luxurious Park Hyatt brand to the stunning Alila Hotels & Resorts and more. He will also pay a key role in expanding Hyatt's presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring the brands offerings continue to meet the evolving needs of guests and partners.
Simran Dhelia has joined Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai as the marketing and communications manager.
Kholoud Asha, has been appointed as cluster director of events of both Kempinski hotels. With over fifteen years' experience within the industry, Asha's journey began in Lebanon with Le Meridien, then made her move to Dubai with Atlantis before moving to Emaar Hospitality Group and then Shangri-La Dubai.
Guillaume Destouches, has been appointed as the cluster executive pastry chef of both Kempinski Hotels. With over a decade of experience, Destouches started his career in his native country of France before moving to Abu Dhabi in 2015, acquiring the position of assistant pastry chef at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. There, he oversaw seven restaurants. Most recently, Destouches was the executive pastry chef at Bvlgari Resort, Dubai. Holding the position since 2019, he oversaw six restaurants, with a team of 18 chefs.
Abdullah Issa Khalil has been appointed as cluster director of F&B and events for both Kempinski Hotels. With a distinguished career in the hospitality industry since 1999, Khalil brings a wealth of expertise to this pivotal role, having spent time at different Hyatt brands in the Middle East across two decades.
ElGayar brings with him over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
First Group Hospitality has named Nick Patmore as the Managing Director of the upcoming Ciel hotel in Dubai Marina. The new tower, which will overlook Dubai Harbour, is set to become the world's tallest hotel once completed.
Hulya Pasin has joined Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi as its new director of food & beverage.
Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of Iraida Khon as the Cluster Director of Revenue.
Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of Jenniffer Denzil Joseph as the Cluster Director of Talent and Culture.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort has announced the appointment of Elena Sharova as the new director of sales - leisure.
Radisson RED Dubai has announced the appointment of Naveed Sirajudeen as the new head of F&B. In his expanded role, Sirajudeen will oversee the operations of three bars and restaurants, as well as the hotel's meeting & events management.
Denizoglu began his hospitality journey in 1997 with finance before transitioning into F&B as the beverage manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa. Later his career path led him to Fairmont Bab Al-Bahr in Abu Dhabi as director of banquets. He then joined Ayada Maldives as director of F&B, where he managed seven outlets. Denizoglu further expanded his skills as director of F&B at the JW Marriott Medan, Indonesia. Moving forward he joined the Bangkok Marriott Hotel, Sukhumvit as director of operations.
Taking the helm of the Atlantis brand, Baker will oversee the operations of Atlantis, The Palm, Atlantis The Royal and Atlantis Sanya.