Deivid Paiva has been appointed as Executive Chef at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Deivid Paiva has flown in from Ritz-Carlton Tianjin in China to work as executive chef.
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Emmanuele Fiorito has been promoted to Food & Beverage Operations Manager at Hyde Hotel Dubai
Ennismore has promoted Emmanuele Fiorito to food and beverage operations manager at Hyde Hotel Dubai. Fiorito now oversees all F&B outlets in the hotel, previously serving as general manager of Katsuya.
Rotana's new F&B platform ‘Rotana at the Table'
Rotana has announced the launch of an interactive food & beverage (F&B) platform ‘Rotana at the Table’. The platform was recently introduced on Instagram and shares original content to celebrate the F&B industry.
Nethmina Kariyawasam has been promoted to Area Director of E-commerce and Distribution at Anantara hotels in Abu Dhabi
Anantara hotels in Abu Dhabi now have a new area director of e-commerce and distribution. Nethmina Kariyawasam has stepped into the role, having previously exceeded his targets at other Anantara properties.
Jovian Mascarenhas has been promoted to Executive Chef at Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills
Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills has appointed Jovian Masarenhas as executive chef. Part of the hotel since pre-opening, and previously chef de cuisine of FireLake Grill House, the promotion is a recognition of his contribution to the hotel's F&B offerings.
Dubai hotels achieve profitability levels seven times higher than 2019
Among key hotel markets in the Middle East, Dubai’s gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) came in seven times higher than the 2019 comparable, according to STR‘s May 2022 P&L data release.
Johnny Rjeily has been appointed as General Manager at Jannah Hotel Apartments and Villas RAK
Jannah Hotel Apartments and Villas Ras Al Khaimah is pleased to announce the promotion of Johnny Rjeily as General Manager of the property.
Sonder Holdings Inc. Expands Footprint in Dubai with Addition of 401-Unit Business Bay Property
Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”, Nasdaq: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, is set to open a 401-unit property at Business Bay in Dubai later this year. It will become the largest property in Sonder’s global portfolio.
Residence Inn by Marriott Welcomes its Largest and Tallest Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road
Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, part of the Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced the completion of the hotel's rebranding as Residence Inn by Marriott following its renovation. Enjoying a prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road near the city's key business and leisure attraction such as the Dubai International Financial Centre, Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, and World Trade Centre, it is the world's largest and tallest hotel to join the Residence Inn by Marriott brand.
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is Now Open
The five-star resort boasts 418 suites overlooking a 300m private beach, floating water park and an all-year-round kids club in Ras Al Khaimah.
Samer Majari has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at The H Dubai
The H Dubai, at One Sheikh Zayed Road, recently announced the appointment of Samer Majari as director of human resources. Majari brings with him over 15 years of industry expertise, having worked across a broad range of HR roles in both mature and developing markets and for national and multinational hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts and Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
Vince Leo has been appointed as Chief Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, the Forbes Five-Star hotel located in Abu Dhabi's business and lifestyle destination Al Maryah Island, announces the appointment of Vince Leo as its Chief Concierge.
Tara Marlow has been appointed as Group General Counsel at Kerten
Kerten Hospitality, a mixed-use, ESG and lifestyle operator, appoints Tara Marlow as Group General Counsel based in the Group's UAE office, from where Tara will be supporting and strengthening the footprint expansion in existing and new markets while at the same time supporting the multiple ongoing openings in KSA, Kuwait, Georgia, Italy, UAE and Egypt to name a few which are set to open in the next 12 months alone.
Bloom Holding signs a new agreement with Rotana
Leading real estate development company, Bloom Holding, has signed an agreement with Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, to manage Bloom Arjaan by Rotana located in Bloom's prestigious Park View development on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island. Commanding a prominent location in the heart of the capital's cultural district, and across from the world-renowned New York University Abu Dhabi, there will be a range of apartments available - from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
Nadine Zinhobl has been appointed as Director of Sales at Adagio Premium The Palm
Nadine Zinhobl Khamis was recently appointed as the director of sales at the first internationally branded aparthotel on Palm Jumeirah - Adagio Premium The Palm.
Daniele Roberto Gialluisi has been appointed as Executive Chef at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas are brought in a new executive chef. Italian national Daniele Roberto Gialluisi steps into the Saadiyat Island property from a fellow Park Hyatt hotel overseas.
Minor Hotels Announces Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 529 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces an upcoming addition to its Anantara portfolio in the United Arab Emirates. Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel will be the brand's third property in the thriving global leisure and financial hub when it joins the portfolio on 1 July.
A new Mövenpick Resort will open this year on Al Marjan island
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is expected to open in Q2 of 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah. It will be the brand's first property in the emirate.
Firas Sharrouf has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche has brought in a new general manager. Firas Sharrouf steps into the top position with 20 years of hospitality experience behind him, most of which has been in the emirates. Prior to taking his current role as the general manager of Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Sharrouf had worked at Fairmont Marina Hotel and Residences. Initially, started as director of operations and later as interim general manager for four years where he focused on project management and directed the team to establish the opening of the Fairmont Residences. Alongside his role as preopening interim general manager, Sharrouf had managed the acquisition of two luxury properties for the company in two different countries within the region. He has served as both the task force GM of Royal Saray Resort managed by Accor in Bahrain, and the La Cigale Hotel managed by Accor in Qatar.
Hany Samuel has been appointed as General Manager at C Central Resort the Palm
Beachfront property C Central Resort The Palm has brought in fresh leadership. Hany Samuel steps into the general manager role from First Central Hotel Suites within the same group.