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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.