Kerzner International Holdings Limited, the owner of the One&Only Resorts, announces the appointment of Emanuela Setterberg Di Vivo as the new General Manager of Dubai's most loved ultra-luxury resort, One&Only The Palm.
Baptist became GM of the hotel in June 2022. Starting his journey with Marriott International as hotel manager for Aloft Abu Dhabi in 2019, Baptist has elevated the hotel's performance exponentially in all regards throughout the years, by improving guest service operations scores and positioning the hotel practices that are guest-centric, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded.
Marriott stalwart Yousef Haddad has once again been promoted at Aloft Abu Dhabi hotel. Haddad has worked with the hotel since 2009, now moving up to the position of hotel operations manager.
Sushant Rege, previously the hotel's assistant director of beverage and food has now been promoted.
Deivid Paiva has flown in from Ritz-Carlton Tianjin in China to work as executive chef.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. (“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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Khamis was recently appointed as the director of sales at the first internationally branded aparthotel on Palm Jumeirah - Adagio Premium The Palm.
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.