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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Naji Moukhachen will take up the position of head of sales for the Hospitality group. A graduate of Cornell University and an MBA from the Swiss Business School, he has over 12 years of hospitality experience in senior sales positions, having established numerous successful strategies for a series of hospitality brands in the UAE and internationally.His career includes senior management positions within Rotana Hotels and Hilton, where he was most recently commercial manager for Hilton DoubleTree Al Jadaf.
Seasoned hotel manager Dhiraj Bagai will bring his nearly 20 years of hospitality experience to lead the recently launched Al Khoory Courtyard Hotel. He has vast experience in Dubai and across Asia and recently was GM of La Verda Suites & Villa in Dubai Marina. Before that, he spent five years in Seminyak, Bali, where he was hotel manager for the five-star Double-Six Luxury Hotel.
Andaz Dubai the Palm has appointed Mauro Santarelli as head chef. The Argentinian joined the Hyatt property at the end of October 2022 and brings an immense amount of international Hyatt experience.
Swissotel Al Ghurair and Swissotel Living Al Ghurair have appointed Amal El Ansari as the new general manager of the 620-room properties. She has been with Accor for 11 years and has held key positions and cluster roles of DOSM, hotel manager and general manager.
Innovative dining concepts and enriching family experiences await at highly anticipated Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, has appointed a new chef de cuisine for Italian restaurant Splendido Social Bar & Kitchen.
Haboor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection has brought in a new F&B director. Olivier Ramos joins the Marriott property with years of hotel experience, having worked his way up first as a chef into progressively more managerial posts across the world.
Remus Palimaru has joined Rosewood Abu Dhabi as managing director. He brings over two decades of hospitality experience across Europe, Asia and the Americas in some of the world's leading hotels. Rosewood says he has a proven track record in inspiring and leading change and has been a part of nine luxury hotel openings around the globe.
Mona Metwally has joined Rosewood Abu Dhabi as director of sales and marketing. She joins the team with over two decades of a cross-continent career in luxury hospitality, bringing an impressive wealth of knowledge in brand positioning and profit generation.
One of Dubai's most anticipated new hotels, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club, is now open to welcome you with the best of city's experiences from yacht adventures to culinary offerings and amazing nightlife.
Janine Gerlich has been appointed as the new General Manager at W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island. Originally from Germany, she has worked in different locations around the world.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has appointed Michael Goetz as general manager. In his new role, Goetz will oversee all aspects of hotel operations and develop strategic plans to further strengthen the hotel's positioning in the JBR market.