Promoted from assistant revenue manager, Zeliha Kaplan, who has been part of the Rixos family for over two decades, will now oversee the revenue operations at the hotel.
Anantara Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Noura Al Moghrabi as the new director of revenue for Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Anantara World Islands Resort Dubai and Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat.
Rising from the position of assistant maintenance manager, Dipu Pillai will now take charge of the engineering operations.
Jay Valeriano, who began his Minor Hotels career at a sister property in Abu Dhabi in 2013, steps up as cluster IT manager. He brings a forward-thinking approach to IT strategy, having been instrumental in the implementation of innovative technological solutions previously, including the roll-out of mobile room access keys for Minor Hotels across the globe. Valeriano will now focus on ensuring the IT infrastructure meets the future needs of both properties.
Elena Mukhanova, newly appointed cluster director of revenue, is set to continue her streak of financial success achieved at Avani+ Palm View Dubai with the addition of La Suite Dubai to her portfolio.
Christine Khachatryan takes on the position of cluster director of sales and marketing. With a broad experience spanning 24 years, including pre-opening roles for seven hotels in Dubai, Khachatryan is tasked with enhancing the market positioning of both Avani+ Palm View Dubai and La Suite Dubai.
Georges Farhat has been appointed cluster GM. Bringing his knowledge gained over 26 years at the forefront of hospitality management, under Farhat's guidance, both properties will see an array of changes over the forthcoming year, including La Suite Dubai undergoing a full renovation and conversion, emerging as NH Collection La Suite Dubai.
Azam Chiragh moves into the role of cluster director of people & culture, bringing over 17 years of experience.
The recently opened La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda has appointed Gokhan Yorukoglu as general manager. Yorukoglu brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record with the hotel group.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has announced the appointment of Yousef Masharqa as the new director of finance. A Jordanian national with over a decade of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder relations, Masharqa brings a wealth of expertise to the team.
Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers has appointed Elena Schwartz as general manager.
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana has announced the appointment of Margaret Tlau as the director of F&B.
ME Dubai has appointed Jose Luis Bragado as the new executive assistant manager.
CA Parag Vashney, who has been at the hotel for more than 13 years, has been promoted from director of finance.
Margarita De Leon-Da Costa joins the leadership team as director of operations, having served as the assistant director of rooms since January 2019.
Waseemuddin Mohammed has 23 years in the luxury hospitality industry, having honed his expertise at brands such as Jumeirah Group and Mövenpick. Before joining Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, he played a role in three successful hotel pre-opening roles in luxury hotels, including Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Al Qasr.
Ahmed Gamal returns to the hotel as director of sales, reporting into the hotel's director of sales and marketing.
Destination Mina Seyahi has appointed Ugur Lee Kanbur as cluster general manager.
Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer, has announced a prestigious collaboration with The Trump Organization to establish the iconic Trump Tower Dubai. This extraordinary development, situated in a prime location in Dubai, is set to establish new standards in luxury hospitality and residential living in the region. Both the location and design will be unveiled towards the end of 2024.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has appointed Italian national Giuseppe Pino Lavarra as culinary director.