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Panos Loupasis has been promoted to MD for Turkey, the Middle East and Africa at Wyndham

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.

Pouplard Thibaut has been appointed as Executive Chef at Shangri-La and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri

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.

Georges Farhat has been promoted to Cluster General Manager at Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites and La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments

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.

Yvette Carreon has been promoted to Food & Beverage Operations Manager at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

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.

Omar Elezab has been promoted to Food & Beverage Manager at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

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.

221-Key Mondrian Abu Dhabi Announced for 2024

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.