Aldar Properties ('Aldar') announced today the launch of Nikki Beach Residences, a new community set against the spectacular backdrop of the Arabian Gulf on Al Marjan Island, with a blend of exciting and rejuvenating leisure experiences that will redefine beach living in the emirate.
Since his arrival at Grand Hyatt Dubai in 2010, Yassine Essouissi has been instrumental in propelling the hotel's success, particularly within the events and catering sectors.
A hospitality industry veteran, Iqbal has over two decades of experience. His credentials include a Certified Hotel Administrator qualification from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, an MBA from the University of Wolverhampton, and an Executive Diploma in International Business Management from Pearson Assured, alongside a certified hotel revenue manager qualification from Cornell University.
Cheval Collection has appointed award-winning GM John Raffoul to Cheval Maison - The Palm Dubai.
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the establishment of a cutting-edge hospitality education academy in Abu Dhabi in September 2024. The academy will be managed and guided under the stewardship of Les Roches, a globally acclaimed hospitality and leisure higher education institution, with the objective of providing hospitality skills and academic knowledge to nurture homegrown talent in the UAE and in the region.
Tom Roelens, previously the Senior Vice President and General Manager, has been promoted to Managing Director of Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai. Roelens, who joined the resort in January 2020, has been instrumental in managing its operations, including 795 guestrooms, 231 private residences, and 17 restaurants. He was a key figure in the resort's grand opening, highlighted by a private concert by Beyonce.
Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road is delighted to welcome Mihir Patel as its new Director of Sales. Patel, an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in hospitality, brings a deep understanding and expertise to his new role.
Milana Kulkeyeva, with her impressive academic credentials in Law and Economics from esteemed universities in Beijing, China, and Kazakhstan, steps into her new position bringing a wealth of experience. Her career highlights feature a series of triumphant hotel pre-openings, rebrandings, brand transitions, and effective marketing initiatives.
dailypoint™, the leading Data Management and CRM platform for sophisticated individual hotels and hotel groups, proudly announces its continued international expansion with the opening of a new office in Dubai. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Munich-based Toedt Dr. Selk & Coll. GmbH, known under its product name dailypoint. With a growing clientele in the Middle East, including Rotana – one of the leading hotel management companies in the region – the Dubai office will serve as a hub for the Middle East and Asia regions, providing a local point of contact for both existing and new customers.
Marriott has appointed its new multi-property director of revenue to oversee The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm Hotel, and W Dubai - The Palm.
Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road has appointed a new director of sales.
During the COP28 climate conference, Radisson Hotel Group ensures that every guest night between 30 November and 12 December 2023, in its entire UAE portfolio of 16 hotels, becomes Net Zero. This remarkable achievement is made possible through a two-fold approach: Renewable Energy certificates and Certified Carbon Credits.
David Magill serves as the cluster director of F&B for The First Collection Waterfront, The First Collection Business Bay, Soluna Beach Club and White Label properties, bringing extensive expertise to the role. With over 20 years of industry experience in UAE and Australia and a proven track record, his responsibilities encompass orchestrating the food and beverage operations for the hotels, ensuring high standards of service and culinary excellence.
Safdar Ali Rashid is the cluster assistant chief engineer at The First Collection Waterfront. With over 19 years of experience, he has been instrumental in overseeing all building-related systems including maintenance of equipment and internal and external structures to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. His achievements include implementing and updating Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring fire safety, and fostering collaboration between engineering and other hotel departments.
Fady Salah serves as the cluster financial controller for The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Bringing in over 18 years of experience, Salah plays a pivotal role in managing accounting and financial operations for both hotels. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the accounting department, procurement, and all financial aspects of business and driving the hotel's financial strategy and planning. He is responsible for assessing the financial performance of the hotels as well as possible risks and investments.
Varun Kalra is the cluster executive housekeeper at The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Kalra's responsibilities include heading the housekeeping department, where he manages a dedicated team of 85 members and his role extends to pre-opening activities, budgeting, capex, and P&L management, as well as recruitment and training initiatives.
Presa Mae is the HR business partner at The First Collection Waterfront and possesses a rich background in HR management. Mae excels in recruitment activities for the hotel, conducting and leading interviews for staff and initial screenings in addition to creating onboarding processes. She also works closely with the hotel management to craft HR policies for talent retention.
Nabil Youssef will serve as the cluster director of rooms at The First Collection, overseeing the duties of all housekeepers and front office staff in both The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. Some of his accomplishments include achieving substantial upsell revenue for check-ins and overseeing a successful score of zero turnover for colleagues in the first year of operations.
Greg Moses will helm the property as the cluster general manager of The First Collection Waterfront and The First Collection Business Bay. Moses has 20 years of professional hospitality experience in luxury operations and oversees all aspects of the property's operations, including guest satisfaction, staff management, and financial performance ensuring the overall success and quality of the establishments.
With an impressive track record of five years in global media campaign management for brands spanning North America, Asia, and Europe, Masych will spearhead the property's online paid advertising campaigns. Her responsibilities will encompass strategizing, designing, implementing, and optimizing these campaigns, including search engine optimization efforts.