Eric Masalawala has been appointed as Operations Manager at Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart Hotel
Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart Hotel has brought in Eric Masalawala as its operations manager.
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Nobu Hospitality Announces Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Al Marjan Island Underscoring Its Regional Presence
Nobu Hospitality, the luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has signed a management agreement with Enevoria Development FZ-LLC, to develop the Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. This is the brand's second hotel and residence development in the UAE following the announcement of Abu Dhabi in late 2022.
Mohamad Chabchoul has been appointed as Executive Chef at Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Grand Millennium Business Bay's long-time chef has moved on to Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, one of the oldest hotels in the city. Mohamad Chabchoul is now in charge of 12 different dining outlets.
Ahmed Elnawawy has been appointed as General Manager at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has appointed a new general manager, its first leader since the passing of Horst Walther-Jones in December 2022. Ahmed Elnawawy joins the all-inclusive resort from Emaar Hospitality Group.
Cora De Conceicao-Stuart has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has appointed Cora De Conceicao-Stuart as general manager. She will oversee all operations, including 319 guest rooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, the kids club, Waldorf Astoria Spa and the Pearl Club.
World’s first Mama Residences to launch in Dubai
Mama Residence by Mama Shelter are fully furnished and serviced residence apartments. The brand will make its world debut in the Business Bay area of Dubai. The new residences are a partnership with The Devmmark group, which will act as the master agent for the sales and marketing of the property.
John Halliday has been appointed as Director of Operations at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
John Halliday is the new director of operations at Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach.
Yuliya Dyugay has been promoted to Spa Manager at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
Elsewhere in the hotel, Yuliya Dyugay has been promoted to spa manager, previously assistant spa manager and spa supervisor with the hotel. Now in the top role, she will oversee all planning, development and programme implementation in the hotel's wellness department.
Iryna Simanko has been named Food & Beverage Manager at Paramount Hotel Midtown
Paramount Hotel Midtown has hired Iryna Simanko as its F&B manager. A long-time restaurant manager in the city, in her new role, she handles five venues: Paparazzi, Pool Bar, Malibu Sky Lounge, Melrose Bar and Lounge, and L Café.
Valentina Cukon has been appointed as Restaurant Manager at Mare Mare, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi
Cukon meanwhile flies in straight from Italy. Previous roles include restaurant supervisor at the Dopolavoro restaurant in JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa and her assistant restaurant manager roles at Relais San Lorenzo Hotel in Bergamo Alta and Jumeirah Al Qasr's Pierchic. Most recently, she worked as a restaurant manager at Makorè, a fine dining restaurant in Ferrara, Italy.
Gaetano Luciano has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Mare Mare, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Gaetano started his culinary journey in 2015 at the Taste of Italy by Heinz Beck working as a chef de partie in Dubai's Galleria Mall. He then moved up to kitchen manager at the popular Italian venue, Barilla, which was soon followed by his first role as sous chef at Larte Dubai. In terms of hotel kitchens, he was more recently head chef at Studio One from 2019.
Paco Morales has been named Executive Sous Chef at SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences continues to bolster its culinary team, bringing in a new executive sous chef working under Cláudio Cardoso. Francisco Paco Morales joins the towering hotel with 16 years of experience.
Vanina Yordanova has been appointed as Cluster Director of Marketing and Communications at Accor in Dubai
Accor has appointed Vanina Yordanova as cluster director of marketing & communications. Yordanova will oversee all marketing and communication functions across Fairmont The Palm, Mövenpick JLT, RIVA Beach Club, and Th8 Palm Dubai.
Tijana Lazarov has been promoted to Complex Director of Marketing at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Tijana Lazarov has been promoted to complex director of marketing by Marriott International, after completing 18 months as complex marketing manager at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Le Méridien Fairway, Aloft Al Mina and Aloft Dubai Airport, Element Al Mina and Element Dubai Airport.
Dominik Strobel has been appointed as General Manager at Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
From the UK and Kyiv to Abu Dhabi, Dominik worked across prestigious Hyatt properties across the world since he started his career almost two decades ago as the Director of Food and Beverage at Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg.Dominik has held the reigns at Hyatt Regency, Kyiv, Ukraine, where his work ethics and leadership expertise helped secure the hotel's position as the third most profitable property in the EMEA region's portfolio and seventh in the world for the Hyatt Regency brand. Dominik also consistently attained record financial results across all the properties he managed.
STR: Dubai hotel industry closed 2022 with healthy performance
Dubai’s hotel occupancy came in lower than the pre-pandemic comparable, but average daily rate (ADR) once again pushed revenue per available room (RevPAR) far above 2019 levels, according to preliminary December 2022 data from STR.
Faiek El Saadani has been appointed as General Manager at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection
Faiek El Saadani is now general manager of Lapita resort in Dubai, shifting gears from his previous stint as boss of W Abu Dhabi - the luxe hotel built on an active Formula 1 track. El Saadani has stayed with Marriott since 2003, but his latest role at the Autograph Collection resort is one of his few posts in a more family-focused environment. He was GM at W Abu Dhabi since 2019, overseeing its rebranding to such, and also ensuring its triumphant return to the market after unfortunately becoming one of the first places in the country to record a case of Covid-19.
Steve Johnston has been appointed as Director of Entertainment at Yas Plaza Hotels
Yas Plaza Hotels has appointed seasoned radio veteran Steve Johnston as director of entertainment. The DJ has over 30 years of experience working in radio worldwide and co-owns two English-language radio stations based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Fredrik Reinisch has been appointed as Managing Director at Yas Plaza Hotels
Yas Plaza Hotels has appointed hospitality veteran Fredrik Reinisch as its new managing director. Taking the helm at Yas Plaza's six international hotel brands, Reinisch brings over 20 years of experience with leisure properties in the UAE.
Aneesh Gera has joined Caesars Palace Dubai as Entertainment and Nightlife Director
Aneesh Gera has joined the team at Caesars Palace Dubai as entertainment and nightlife director, overseeing nightlife operations across the resort's restaurants, bars, lounges, and beach clubs.Gera will develop and lead a comprehensive entertainment programme and bring innovative entertainment concepts to life in his new role. He brings his commercial acumen and nuanced insight into the entertainment business to reinforce the resort's entertainment legacy, elevate brand visibility and create memorable guest experiences.