Mattia Chiai has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Verso at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
Mattia Chiai has joined Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi's Verso restaurant as chef de cuisine.
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Nikki Beach Global Announces Waterfront Residences in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
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.
Dilara Atay has been appointed as Sales Director at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
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.
Youssef Elmrassy has been promoted to Cluster Security Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Dubai Motor City
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.
Veronika Szabo has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Communications at One&Only Royal Mirage
Veronika Szabo has been appointed the director of marketing at One&Only Resorts Dubai. Prior to this, she was the director of PR and marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island.
Number of Hotel Rooms Expected to Reach 154,000 in Dubai by 2023
Leading global real estate consultancy firm, Knight Frank, reports an exciting outlook for the United Arab Emirates' dynamic hospitality sector, characterised by an additional 9,200 rooms expected by the end of 2023. According to Knight Frank's latest analysis, by the end of 2023, approximately 154,000 rooms will be operating in Dubai's hospitality sector, marking a substantial 6.4% increase from the year, 2022.
Gerrit Gräf has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai and Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites have appointed Gerrit Gräf as the new multi-property general manager. Gräf, with over two decades of Marriott experience replaces the much-respected Bill Keffer, who retired earlier in 2023.
Ennismore & Banyan Tree Group Ink Deal with Dubai Holding to Bring Banyan Tree to Bluewaters
Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group, two global leaders in hospitality and part of the Accor Group, have inked a landmark deal with Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with an extensive portfolio of AED 130 billion worth of assets, to introduce a unique luxury lifestyle experience in the emirate. The multi-staged project on Bluewaters will welcome new brands to Dubai, starting with the opening of Banyan Tree Dubai in November 2023.
Vera Tsoncheva has been appointed as Director of Finance at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has appointed Vera Tsoncheva as director of finance. Hilton says Tsoncheva brings a wealth of experience in strategic financial leadership within the hospitality industry and is known for her expertise in leading and developing teams to support the areas of finance, business planning, and budgeting.
Luxury Hotel Firm Aman Gets $360 Million From UAE Investors
Aman Group, which operates some of the world’s most expensive hotels, secured a $360 million investment from a group including a United Arab Emirates wealth fund and an investment firm backed by an influential member of that nation’s royal family.
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Announcing the opening of SO/ Uptown Dubai
Making its stylish debut within Dubai's up-and-coming new smart district, SO/Uptown Dubai brings a slice of avant garde living, unique identity, and design narrative to DMCC's Uptown Dubai district with luxurious, sartorial guestrooms, distinctive dining experiences and breath-taking views of the city's skyline.
Catalina Susan has been appointed as General Manager at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
Catalina brings an impressive track record of over 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily focused on finance. She began her remarkable journey with Marriott International in 2000, initially joining as the Assistant Director of Finance at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Her exceptional performance led to successive promotions, culminating in her role as Director of Finance. In 2012, she transferred to Warsaw Marriott Hotel, where she assumed the dual responsibility of Director of Finance and overseeing Rooms Operations for the final two years of her tenure.
Emirati Asma AlJarjawi has been appointed as Talent & Culture Supervisor at Rosewood Abu Dhabi
The Rosewood Abu Dhabi has appointed its own talent and culture supervisor. Emirati Asma AlJarjawi has been chosen for the role.
Phillip Realmo has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island has a new director of beverage and food (also known as the F&B department).
2026 Opening Announced for Le Méridien Al Marjan Island, UAE
Marriott is set to launch the Le Méridien Al Marjan Island Resort & Spa in Ras Al Khaimah in 2026. This upcoming luxurious establishment is among several others making their way to the artificial Marjan Island, including Nobu, Earth, and the Wynn integrated resort.
2027 Opening Scheduled for W Al Marjan Island, UAE
Marriott is set to introduce its vibrant W hotel brand to Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island, an emerging mega-resort destination in the UAE.
Matt Cooper has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Staybridge Suites Dubai Financial Centre and the Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City
After almost two decades with Marriott, Matt Cooper is moving to a different operator. The Dubai hotelier begins the most senior role of his career, joining IHG to become a cluster general manager.
Hotelogix integrates with Opentec to assist UAE hotel groups in staying compliant with local regulations
Hotelogix, a globally leading enterprise-grade cloud-based Hotel Property Management System provider, has successfully integrated its multi-property management system with Opentec's Passport and ID Scanning solution. With this, Hotelogix aims to enable its customers to efficiently capture, process, and store all guest details digitally. It will also allow hotels to stay compliant with mandatory regulatory norms.
Cedric Darthial has been appointed as Vice President of Food & Beverage at Atlantis The Royal
Atlantis The Royal has a new vice president of food and beverage, a role that requires the management of 19 restaurants, including a myriad of celebrity-backed venues. Cedric Darthial takes the honour, the previous VP of culinary for both Atlantis, The Palm and Royal.
Cora De Conceicao-Stuart has been appointed as General Manager at Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort Vignette Collection
Recently transitioning from Accor to IHG, Th8 Palm has named Cora De Conceicao-Stuart as its new General Manager, succeeding her role at Waldorf Astoria on Palm Jumeirah.