Amwaj Rotana Hotel has announced the appointment of Salvatore Silvestrino as executive chef. With a career spanning over three decades in the culinary world, Silvestrino brings a wealth of expertise to his new position.
Executive chef Perera brings a wealth of expertise to the team, with a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from Marriott International.
Karim Gharbi brings in three decades of experience in luxury hospitality.
InterContinental Fujairah Resort has announced the appointment of Tibor Horvath as general manager. Horvath will undertake strategic responsibility as GM of InterContinental Fujairah Resort by overseeing all resort activity, maintaining hotel standards, and creating a community for guests.
The Lux Collective is pleased to announce the establishment of its new regional office in the Middle East and the appointment of Christian Pertl as the Sales Director, based in Dubai.
Meliá Hotels International remains committed to luxury tourism, expanding its presence in Dubai by signing a new Gran Meliá property in Port de La Mer, a new luxury destination located in the Jumeirah One Beach area, one of the best areas in Dubai.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Raffi Torikian as general manager of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina.
Dubai’s hotel industry posted its highest September occupancy since 2016, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Today Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced the Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina Hotel selected the Knowland platform to gain access to insights into untapped industries and potential accounts, expand opportunities within the luxury hotel sector and empower sales teams to reallocate market share strategically.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has welcomed Mohamad Haj Hassan as the newly appointed country director for Saudi Arabia. In this position, Hassan will spearhead the company's expansion strategy in the Kingdom and ensure top-notch operations across its hotels while collaborating closely with property owners.
Khalid Saeed has ascended from the position of hotel manager to general manager at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection. In this enhanced capacity, Saeed will take the helm of the entire team, directing vital facets such as hotel administration, streamlining operations, amplifying productivity, pioneering innovative shifts, refining policies and procedures, enhancing both guest and associate experiences, and championing the Marriott spirit, among other responsibilities.
Nikki Beach Global ('Nikki Beach') the international luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, announced today the upcoming opening of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Ras Al Khaimah. Nikki Beach will be working with RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah's leading publicly listed property developer, to open a new branded resort at Mina Al Arab. Further details of the opening dates will be announced in due course.
Under the umbrella of the Gloria & Mourouj Gloria brand, Deira will soon welcome the Khalidia Palace Hotel. This Dubai-based establishment will boast exclusive restaurants, round-the-clock dining options, a sophisticated lobby lounge, and a relaxing poolside café. Guests can enjoy the luxury of 24-hour in-room dining, comprehensive travel & tourism services, a well-equipped business centre, and select retail outlets.
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the upcoming opening of a new ultra-private luxury resort in the United Arab Emirates. The 22-key Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is set to launch in Q4 2023 and will provide a unique boutique escape from the city, including the option for exclusive use buy-outs.
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a partnership with Erth Hospitality to launch École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, the region’s first institute by École Ducasse whose founder is Chef Alain Ducasse, this coming December.
Filip Pavloski has been appointed as the new food and beverage manager at Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights.
Mattia Chiai has joined Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi's Verso restaurant as chef de cuisine.
Nikki Beach Global (‘Nikki Beach’) the international luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand, announced today a partnership to develop three waterfront residential buildings in Ras Al Khaimah. Nikki Beach and Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’), a leading real estate developer, investor, and manager in the UAE, have come together to develop branded residences on Al Marjan Island, which will launch for sale later this year.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has announced the appointment of Dilara Atay as their new sales director. With a career spanning over 13 years in hospitality across the UAE and Azerbaijan, Atay brings in a wealth of expertise, strategic vision, and dynamic leadership talents to her new role.
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City have announced the promotion of Youssef Elmrassy to the position of cluster security manager. In his new role, Elmrassy will oversee safety and security operations for both hotels.