The Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites, situated at the heart of Palm Jumeirah, is transforming into Avani+. This rebranding is a result of several new facility additions, making it the leading Avani establishment in Dubai and the broader region.
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has confirmed the first speakers for the region’s flagship hospitality investment platform taking place from 25-27 September at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
As UAE recovers from COVID impact and retains its position as a global tourism destination, a performance analysis of the three main emirates for the years 2019 – 2022 is presented by HVS team along with key development trends and opportunities.
Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that The Heart of Europe resort on Dubai World Islands is raising the bar for guest experience at its upscale Monaco Hotel using Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) and Infor SCS Sales & Event Management software.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to minimising the impact of operations on the environment and demonstrating leadership by integrating environmental considerations into its business practices. As part of its ESG strategy, the brand seeks to establish and nurture long-term relationships with the local community by supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Long-time UAE hotelier Wojtek Orelwicz has been appointed complex director of rooms for Marriott's Le Meridien Dubai cluster. This puts Orelwicz in charge of 1,247 keys across Le Meridien Dubai, Le Meridien Fairway, Aloft & Element Airport and Aloft & Element Al Mina Hotels.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has a new executive chef. Mohamad Albalkhi, who previously served at the Hyde Hotel in Dubai, has over two decades of expertise in the culinary industry.
Marriott stalwart Karolina Paliszewska's next assignment is her first multi-property GM role.
Five years after Doris Greif departed from her role as SVP operations for the entire Jumeirah Group, she has made a comeback to Dubai. She has joined IHG, serving in a new position as VP of luxury and lifestyle MEA, which puts her in command of Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, and Hotel Indigo.
The Dubai Ruler on Wednesday announced a new incredible project: Palm Jebel Ali, a development that will be twice the size of Palm Jumeirah.
Carna by Dario Cecchini, the SLS Dubai's popular contemporary steakhouse has welcomed chef Tony Leonardi as chef de cuisine. With an impressive culinary background, Leonardi brings with him a wealth of experience accumulated over the course of his career.
Jumeirah Group has appointed Harun Dursun as managing director of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab.
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the UAE Travel & Tourism sector is projected to meet the 2019 peak this year.
Carolin Henze has been appointed as director of sales at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi.
Dubai’s hotel industry saw its saw highest April 2023 occupancy levels during the Eid-al Fitr holiday period, according to preliminary data from STR.
Nathalie Valgaeren has taken up a role in the UAE for the first time, now the front office manager at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai.
Premier Inn MENA has appointed Kshitiz Bist as the new Operations Manager at Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Now operations manager in Abu Dhabi, it is Nicola Mandolini's first time in the UAE. His most recent role was in Armenia as the GM of Grand Hotel Yerevan for two years. He has also been asset manager for the DoubleTree by Hilton Point-Noire in the DRC, and has worked across Kazakhstan in a number of senior hotel roles before that.
Rahil Khan steps into the DOSM position after two decades of working in hospitality. He started out in 2000 as a front office assistant, working across the sector in a variety of roles for Taj, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Grosvenor House, Address Hotels + Resorts, Marriott, Sofitel and of course, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
Graphic designer turned marketeer, Ali Jani began in hospitality with Anantara, working in Oman as a marketing and PR executive. From there, he became assistant marketing and communication manager at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. Before his latest role, he was at Sheraton Mall of the Emirates and Aloft Dubai Creek as cluster assistant marketing manager.