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.
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.