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Bernhard Kolsch has been appointed as Director of People & Culture at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel

Bernhard Kolsch joins Anantara after half a decade with Four Seasons. In 2017, he became director of people and culture at the Four Seasons Resort in Seychelles, later promoted to senior director of people and culture for the group's two properties in the country. For three years, he worked with Emaar Hospitality Group, going on to become assistant director of HR for Manzil and Vida properties. Early in his career, he was the quality and training manager with One&Only Royal Mirage.

Minor
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Federico Villoni has been appointed as Executive Chef at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel

Over the span of two decades, Federico Villoni has worked across the world. He was previously executive chef at the Gattarella Resort in Puglia, Italy, and was a culinary teacher in Italy for a year before that. In the Middle East, he has been executive chef at Sofitel, and in the wider region, he was executive sous chef at Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers in Cairo.

Minor
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Akram Al Ameer has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel

Al Ameer joins Minor for the first time, previously GM for Movenpick in Dubai from 2020 onwards. Prior to Movenpick, he spent six years with Sofitel Dubai Downtown, joining as director of F&B in 2014 and going on to receive a number of promotions. He served as EAM before being made director of operations in 2018. In the UAE for over a decade, he began with Jumeirah in 2012 as an F&B manager.

Minor
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Hossam Nabil has been appointed as General Manager at Cheval Maison-The Palm Dubai

Nabil will lead the team at Cheval Maison's first international property outside the UK, which is located on the trunk on the Palm Jumeirah. He has more than 20 years of experience working in hospitality, having led a number of hospitality teams across the Middle East and north Africa. The properties that he has worked with are the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Groups and IHG, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, and Rotana Hotels. He has also been involved with the launch of more than 20 new four- and five-star hotel openings across the regions, working in the sales and marketing team, and as the hotel general manager.

Cheval Collection
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Angela Aguilera Díaz has been appointed as Sous Chef at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort

Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has appointed Angela Aguilera Diaz as the new sous chef of Piaceri Da Gustare, the resort's Italian restaurant. Diaz has over a decade of culinary experience, having started her culinary journey in Mexico, where she trained at the prestigious Capri Riviera Cancun before honing her skills in the Dominican Republic, the United States and Europe, Doha, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Hilton
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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Rove Introduces Rove Home

The fun-loving and quirky homegrown UAE brand, Rove Hotels, is taking its first steps into the branded residential housing market with the launch of Rove Home, an extension of the Rove brand into this increasingly popular space. As a brand that has been committed to catering to the needs of its target guests, and one that has long been associated with extended stays, Rove Home is a full-fledged step into providing the ultimate comfort-living experience.

Rove Hotels
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Earth Shore, Marjan Island Planned for 2025 Opening

When Earth Shore opens in 2025, it will have farm-to-table dining, cooking classes, pop-up shops supporting local talent, family activities, wellness programs, and more. Earth Hotels work with leading partners in entertainment, nightlife, and fitness. Guests will be able to enjoy outdoor activities like electric motorbikes and mountain climbing, or indoor activities like CrossFit, muay Thai, and yoga.

Earth Hotels
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils design vision

Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) has announced the name of its new multi-billion-dollar integrated resort, debuting in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): Wynn Al Marjan Island. The Company also unveiled the design vision of its first-ever beachfront resort, which is inspired by the tranquil seascape of Al Marjan Island, a group of four islands. The resort is being developed with local partners Marjan LLC, and RAK Hospitality Holding LLC.

Wynn Resorts
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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Alina Abramovich has been appointed as Multi Property Director of Marketing at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, and Al Wathba

Alina Abramovich has returned to Marriott International as multi-property director of marketing for The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi and Al Wathba, Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi. Abramovich has spent a decade in the industry, previously with Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates as director of marketing. Prior to that, she was with Marriott for three years in Russia. In her new capacity, she will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies for the two luxury hotels, including creating marketing campaigns and positioning both to drive further business growth.

Marriott
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Mark Willis has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

As the Chief Executive Officer of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide, Mark Willis is responsible for the luxury brand's revered portfolio of more than 100 hotels in operation and under development globally. He brings to the role more than three decades of high-level industry experience with international hospitality brands IHG and Sun International, as well as the Radisson Hotel Group where he spent many years in senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President Middle East, Africa and Turkey. A master of his craft, Mark holds an MBA in International Business from Oxford University in the United Kingdom and has completed several senior management programmes at Cornell University, New York. Prior to taking the helm at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts he was the Chief Executive Officer for India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Accor, overseeing a portfolio of more than 520 hotels in operation and development across 20-plus diverse brands.

Accor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates