Bringing the concept of eco-luxury to the shores of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, Minor Hotels shares an update on its new luxury resort scheduled to launch in the emirate later this year. Now in the final stages of development, Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort will open in Q4 and will be the brand's ninth property in the UAE.
Dubai’s resurgent tourism industry is celebrating a successful first half of 2023, after welcoming a record 8.55 million international overnight visitors, compared to 8.36 million tourists in H1 2019. Surpassing pre-pandemic visitation levels and further bolstering the city’s bid to become the world’s most visited destination, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) represents the industry’s best ever H1 performance.
Yana Zapryonova joins The Lana Dubai team from The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, where she held the role of front office manager.
Carol Shaw has held various executive housekeeping roles at Kempinski Emerald Palace Hotel the Palm, Dubai (now a Raffles), The Address Downtown Dubai, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Singapore, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, and others. Her most recent role before joining the Lana was with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Saudi Arabia.
Oliver Jackson has relocated back to Dubai, after leading the culinary team at The Langham Gold Coast, Australia. Prior to his move to Australia, chef Jackson developed his career at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi for 10 years. He has also held various culinary leader positions in Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Icebergs dining room & bar, Australia, and Pegasus Bay Winery, New Zealand.
A long-standing team member from Dorchester Collection, London, UK, Edoardo Buffin de Chosal joins the Dubai team from his most recent role as customer service manager, Global Contact Centre based in London. Prior to joining Dorchester Collection, he held various roles within rooms division with Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, One Aldwych Hotel, and Rocco Forte Hotels.
Carlotta Cavallari brings more than 14 years of marketing and PR experience with her, gained across the hospitality, fashion, watch & jewellery industries in the luxury space. She was the assistant director of marketing at Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa, and held two pre-opening marketing lead positions at Address Hotels & Resorts, culminating with two consecutive successful pre openings within one year in 2022.
Jakub Adamowicz has joined The Lana team from Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa. Prior to his move, he held various complex Engineering Leader roles in Marriott Marquis City Center, JW Marriott Marquis City Center, Le Meridien City Center, and others.
Nicolas Caupain has worked in five different countries over the last 15 years - with experience at the Belfry Hotel, The Ritz Carlton Abama, Jumeirah Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi.
DOSM is Alexandere Hulen. He has held various sales & marketing leadership and area roles at One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai, Regent Bali, Jumeirah Vittaveli, and Jumeirah Devanafushi Maldives, among others. His most recent role before joining The Lana was at Sun Resorts in Maldives and Mauritius, where he held the position of VP of sales and marketing.
In charge of people and culture is Nina Ptok. She was previously director of HR at The Arts Club in Dubai. Before that, she spent almost five years as director of HR with Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai. Outside of the UAE, she has also held HR roles with Hyatt in Azerbaijan and Constance Hotels in the Seychelles.
Marco Conte joins The Lana Dubai team from The Principe Di Savoia Milan, where he held the role of resident manager for four years. Prior to his time at The Principe, he was the EAM at The Westin Palace Milan since 2014.
Dubai's landmark hotel Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has announced it has a new hotel manager. Delphine Cravotto takes on the role, leaving the hotel scene in Paris for the first time in 19 years.
Werner Anzinger has been promoted after working as the GM of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai since its opening in 2019. Anzinger is now area VP of operations, remaining manager of the super-luxury Dubai hotel while also adding Doha and Vienna to his scope.
The theme for the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2023, taking place from 25-27 September at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, is ‘Focus on investment’. The conference programme will comprise several content tracks under the main theme, including Investment, Operating Models, Innovation, the Future of Tourism and ESG. In the lead up to the event we asked several industry partners about their focus on investment in 2023 and beyond.
After serving the esteemed Park Hyatt Dubai for five years, Luis Cobo has now been elevated to the position of general manager. Cobo, with his extensive hospitality experience, had previously navigated the hotel through the challenges of Covid-19, launched several chic restaurants, and successfully integrated the hotel into the Dubai Creek Resort's expansive masterplan.
Revier Dubai, located in Business Bay, has announced the appointment of Hatem Salem as their new Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Sales & Marketing. The Swiss hotel acknowledges Salem's 25-year career in the hospitality industry, during which he has demonstrated exceptional expertise and consistent high performance.
Atlantis, The Palm, has elevated Kym Barter to the roles of Senior Vice President, Operations, and General Manager.
Ennismore has welcomed Charles Clark into its fold as the new general manager at the Hyde Hotel Dubai. He steps into the shoes of the highly-regarded Luke James, who has been with the Business Bay hotel from its early pre-opening days.
Jason Powles has recently taken the helm as the Learning and Development Manager at Amwaj Rotana. He brings with him a fervor for nurturing talent and promoting growth.