Wyndham's long-time development vice president Panos Loupasis has been promoted. Previously VP development Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Loupasis is now market managing director for Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. This new role puts him in charge of brand operations, business development, as well as owner relations and commercial leadership across the region.
Fairmont Dubai, is pleased to announce the promotion of its Cluster Director of Talent and Culture, Rawail Muhammad, effective as of April 2023.
Shangri-La has a new director of revenue. Amritaksha Chatterjee has been chosen for the role.
Shangri-La and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi has appointed a fresh executive chef. Frenchman Pouplard Thibaut joins the two hotels, in-charge of culinary operations across all dining venues at Shangri-La Qaryat Beri, Abu Dhabi, including Hoi An, the hotel's Vietnamese eatery, all-day dining restaurant Sofra, and signature Chinese restaurant Shang Palace.
Marriott cluster general manager Fadeel Wehbe is now in charge of six hotels in Dubai.
Georges Farhat has been appointed as cluster general manager of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites and La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments. With almost 30 years of industry experience and strong operational, interpersonal, and commercial expertise, Farhat is well-equipped to continue driving record performance in his new role overseeing the management and operations of these two properties.
Marriott has appointed Arlette Richter-Picardo as hotel manager of Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and sales, Richter-Picardo brings a deep understanding of the UAE knowledge to the role.
With over 16 years of hospitality experience in F&B and event management in leading hotels, clubs, restaurants, and bars in Europe, Australia and the Middle East, Carreon brings her driven and proactive approach to her new challenging role. Overseeing banquet operations, the pool bar, breakfast, in-room dining, and the sophisticated café and patisserie EllaMia, she is set to bring her dynamic leadership and strategic approaches to SLS Dubai's F&B operations.
With over 12 years of experience in the luxury F&B industry in Spain, Italy and Dubai, Elezab has significantly contributed to SLS Dubai's growth. He has been promoted several times in the span of two years. Elezab who began his career at SLS as an assistant general manager before becoming Carna's general manager after just two months in May 2021, has spearheaded the launch and management of the successful F1 Carna pop-up and initiated Fi'lia's Taste of Dubai participation. Boosting SLS Dubai's nightlife offering under his watchful eye, he led the renovations of the iconic Privilege Club on the 75th floor, ushering in a new era for the famed hotspot.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, today announces it will open Mondrian Abu Dhabi, the brand's first project in the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with Al Hazoom Group. Opening in 2024 and located in the city's bustling downtown area alongside the Abu Dhabi canal, Mondrian Abu Dhabi will be a spectacular hotel providing waterfront views overlooking both Reem Island and Maryah Island and direct views of the city skyline. The project has already broken ground and will join the Mondrian portfolio of seven operating hotels.
Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai Hotel has appointed Jihane Rahmani as marketing & PR communications manager.
Krystel Irani is now hotel manager of Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, returning to the Canadian hotel group after 12 years.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, has reached a significant milestone in its branded residences business growth by signing its first standalone development in Dubai with SLS Residences The Palm Dubai with Roya Lifestyle Development LLC.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, is making waves with the opening of voco Dubai The Palm, a brand-new beachfront hotel situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah.
Meliá Hotels has appointed Pavlina Tarabova Alghamdi as general manager of Meliá Desert Palm in Dubai.
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE, by the global authority on workplace culture. The award is based on the experience and opinion of colleagues working at Jumeirah.
DAMAC Hills 2 Hotel, an Edge by Rotana managed property has opened its doors and is all set to welcome its very first guests.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced its renewed partnership with UAE-based agri-tech platform, Fresh On Table, at Gulfood 2023, with the aim of doubling the amount of local produce procured for the brand’s properties in the country.
Giacomo Puntel has left Anantara after seven years and is now hotel manager of Rixos Bab Al Bahr on Marjan Island. He recently served as resort manager of Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, successfully opening the first hotel on the World Islands project.
Dhiraj Kumar has been promoted to director of F&B at Fujairah Rotana Resort and Spa, Al Aqah Beach, moving up from assistant.