Korgün Güzelgün has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
The Rixos Bab Al Bahr resort continues to bring in senior hoteliers into its ranks. In the latest move, the RAK property has named its new food and beverage manager.
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Antonio Ostuni has been named Director of Operations at Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Sofitel Dubai The Palm has named its new director of operations - hiring internally as the resort bolsters its leadership team. Antonio Ostuni steps up to the role from his previous position of director of F&B.
Abdel Rahman Abdel Shafi has been promoted to General Manager at Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Abdel Rahman's new role as General Manager comes as a promotion from his most recent position as Director of Operations at Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort in 2021. Here, he was responsible for pursuing outstanding quality of operations and performance of the hotel. Under his leadership, he spearheaded a range of upgrades and activations to optimize the resort's dining, leisure and entertainment offerings throughout the past 8 months. He has also worked on restructuring and upgrading all the F&B facilities in line with the room refurbishment plans to further elevate the guest experience and maintain the high caliber of service expected at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
Rafael González Ensesa has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Living Marina Gate
Joining in February 2022, Rafael González Ensesa has stepped into the role of GM at Jumeirah Living Marina Gate. Ensesa has previously worked for the likes of Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and Fairmont, across Europe, Asia, Indonesia and North America. In his role as general manager for Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, the fresh GM looks to elevate the reputation of luxury residential hospitality.
Mark Hehir has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Mark Hehir has taken the lead at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. With 38 years of experience, Hehir has held senior executive roles with major global hospitality brands across Asia, and later took on the role of CEO for The Small Maldives Island Co. From GM to CEO, Hehir has developed and managed high profile luxury resorts across the Maldives, Thailand and Bali, working for leading luxury brands including The Ritz Carlton, One & Only Resorts and Anantara.
Vasko Baletic has been appointed as Director of Sales at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
The Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi has named its new director of sales - Vasko Baletic. For Baletic, it is his first time as a director of sales, having previously held a number of increasingly senior sales roles in the industry.
STR: Expo 2020 drove Dubai hotel occupancy above 90% for the first time since 2007
Driven by the final weeks of Expo 2020, Dubai’s hotel industry reported its first month of 90% or better occupancy since 2007, according to preliminary March 2022 data from STR.
Fredericos Tsaparas has been appointed as Director of Restaurants at Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis The Palm Dubai has a new director of restaurants. F&B expert Fredericos Tsaparas steps into the role with almost a decade of regional experience behind him.
Dani Moaccad has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Studio M Al Barsha
The recently opened Studio M Al Barsha hotel has appointed its general manager, Dani Moaccad. Hiring from within the Millennium Hotels and Resorts stable, Moaccad joins from Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi.
Samir Lazaar has been appointed as Restaurant Manager at Cleo at Hyde Hotel Dubai
A waiter at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah less than a decade ago, Samir Lazaar has now been promoted to his most senior role to date. He is now restaurant manager at Cleo, a Mediterranean outlet within Hyde Hotel Dubai.
Hussain Dagher has been appointed as Executive Chef at Al Raha Beach Resort
Al Raha Beach Resort in Abu Dhabi has appointed Hussain Dagher as its executive chef. Dagher was previously executive Oriental chef at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, which has now temporarily closed for refurbishment.
Emad Ramzy has been promoted to Hotel Manager at Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira
The Iconic 5-star Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira is pleased to announce the promotion of Emad Ramzy to Hotel Manager.
Aurelio Giraudo has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Fairmont The Palm
Hospitality veteran Aurelio Giraudo has added another feather to his cap - moving to Fairmont The Palm as cluster general manager. Giraudo has been in the industry for over four decades, travelling the world, and most recently serving as cluster GM of Banyan Tree Doha and La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor. Now, he leads the Fairmont resort, along with Movenpick JLT, Riva Beach Club and Th8 Hotel Dubai. Giraudo, 62, has four decades of experience in luxury hospitality and his work has taken him to destinations from Kenya to Indonesia. He has worked for Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Dusit Hotels & Resorts, Marriott and most recently Accor. He is no stranger to the Middle East, as he was previously the general manager and director of business development at The Regency Hotel in Kuwait.
Kirsten Parkins has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Parkins entered the emirates in 2009 as the F&B assistant manager in Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. She stayed in the capital for two years before joining Fairmont Dubai as assistant director of catering and conference services.
Khalid Saeed has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Khalid Saeed has returned to Dubai's Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection as hotel manager. It is Saaed's second stint as hotel manager for the five-star resort and his third time at the hotel since 2005.
Ipek Dem has been appointed as Assistant Director of Sales for MICE at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Dem will be responsible for positioning Rixos Bab Al Bahr not only as a staycation destination but also as a place for weddings and events. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) aims to promote Ras Al Khaimah as a MICE destination. Representing the biggest resort in Ras Al Khaimah to date, Ipek will be working closely with RAKTDA to achieve the property's revenue goals and assist with their vision for the emirate.
Resat Dalay has been appointed as Director of Engineering at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Dalay, has nearly four decades of experience as an engineer in numerous sectors, including shipping, construction and petroleum and gas. He has also managed more than a dozen hotel openings.
Ruslan Sultanov has been appointed as Director of Sales at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Sultanov will be responsible for driving profits of the resort. Moreover, the sales head will also be responsible for strengthening Rixos Bab Al Bahr's position as an all-inclusive concept within key focus markets.
Senol Sarisen has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Sarisen will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the resort, while also actively working with consulates to recruit new graduates from selected hospitality schools and train them at Rixos Bab Al Bahr.
Amish Ali has been promoted to Operations Manager at Park Inn by Radisson, Dubai Motor City
Amish Ali has been promoted by Radisson Hotel Group. His latest role is operations manager for Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City.