James' experience includes setting up pastry and bakery operations in luxury establishments around the world. His career began in Melbourne, Australia, working on the confectionary selection across five venues.
Macleod's career spans more than two decades across North America, the Middle East, China, and South East Asia and has a background Japanese, Mediterranean and modern Chinese. The hotel says he has a consistent and creative approach.
Lees aspires to elevate Raffles Spa into the premier wellness destination in Dubai by infusing the offering with immersive experiences.
Zeynep Peker Prakatur is the new area commercial director. With a 23-year career in the UAE luxury hospitality sector, the hotel says she is known for stakeholder management and inspirational leadership.
UAE welcomes a modern beach sanctuary for the senses from Asia's luxury hospitality leader.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has appointed Bireswar Das as director of finance.
As Dubai prepares to welcome the world for the Conference of Parties, or COP28, in Dubai, Hilton teams across the country are gearing up to welcome delegations, host organizations supporting discussions and participate in formal conversations representing the broader hospitality industry. With a focus on driving responsible travel and tourism globally, team members at Hilton’s 35 properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working to bring Travel with Purpose, Hilton’s strategy to advance responsible travel and tourism globally, to life throughout COP28 and beyond.
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.