Antoine Nassrallah has been appointed as Director of Sales and Distribution at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm
St. Regis Dubai The Palm has welcomed Antoine Nassrallah as director of sales and distribution.
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Dani Demerjian has been appointed as General Manager at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
InterContinental Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of Dani Demerjian as general manager, marking his first permanent general manager position in the industry. Demerjian started his career with IHG - the operators of the InterContinental brand - and has worked for the company numerous times over the years.
voco Bonnington Dubai Debuts in UAE Following Rebranding
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, further expands its footprint with voco Bonnington Dubai, marking the brand's second voco hotel in Dubai. As one of IHG's newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel.
Asif Ansari has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments
Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments, the lifestyle property by Millennium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Asif Ansari as the director of sales and marketing.
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah is set to open in spring 2022
Located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, this upscale hotel's beachfront location makes it a destination of choice for those looking for a relaxing getaway. After waking up to the sunrise reflecting over the serene waters of the Palm, guests can exercise on the mile-long promenade, take a dip on the property's private beach, enjoy a treatment at the spacious eforea spa or have a bite at the hotel's wide range of restaurants, bars and lounges — including Trader Vic's, Barfly by Buddha Bar, and Claw BBQ.
Bianca Bara has been appointed as Director of Sales at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi has appointed Bianca Bara as the new director of sales.
Aline Ibrahim has been appointed as Director of Marketing, PR and Communications at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
A passionate hotelier with a penchant for effective communication, Ibrahim spearheads Sofitel Dubai Downtown's marketing department. Her responsibilities include driving all brand exposure activities, conceptualising and leading promotions, and serving as a trusted brand advisor.
Oughdoud Mohamed has been appointed as Director of Finance at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Backed by more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Mohamed has worked with an array of world-renowned brands in his fast-paced career.
Pierre Poirier-Lang has been appointed as Cluster Director of Revenue at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Poirier-Lang brings close to a decade of diverse experience to the table, having previously worked in the hospitality industry in Belgium, France, and now the UAE.
Siraj Memon has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Memon is an industry powerhouse with international recognition.
Jayadev Nakka has been appointed as Assistant Director of PR & Marketing at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
Jayadev Nakka will head up the Marketing and Communications for Marriott Hotel Al Forsan. Jayadev has over 12 years in the hospitality industry and his expertise is the profound knowledge of all media channels for image development and management.
LucidPay to launch Tezos-based Stablecoin for the Middle East hospitality industry
LucidPay plans to launch a stablecoin for the hospitality industry, built on the Tezos blockchain network. LucidPay is a global leader in the hospitality industry, enabling innovative payment processing and blockchain solutions that enhance the guest experience across hospitality offerings. Tezos is one of the original Proof of Stake blockchain networks with a proven track record of speed, security, and reliability for globally accessible products and applications.
Caroline Jonsson has been appointed as Regional PR & Communcations Manager Middle East at Radisson Hotel Group
Based in Dubai, Caroline will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of the group's communication & PR strategy in the area, focusing on the Middle East region. She will also support the hotels with their PR and communication to further increase the awareness of Radisson Hotel Group and its brands.Caroline joined Radisson Hotel Group in 2017 as PR Manager for Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City to her last role as cluster head of Marketing and PR Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, and Park Inn by Radisson, Dubai Motor City.
Julia Kleindienst has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales at Anantara
Julia Kleindienst has joined Anantara as cluster director of sales for Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Royal Pavilion Villas by Qasr Al Sarab and Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts.
Mohammed Hanif Al Qassim has been appointed as Member Global Advisory Council at Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
Mohammed Hanif Al Qassim (31) an Emirati hotelier and the Managing Partner at The Manor by JA hotel, has been appointed as one of the youngest global advisory council members at the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) organization.Al Qassim, who is also the only Arab member, will serve in a three year term commencing on 2022 at the advisory council of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®).
Select Group announces UAE’s first Six Senses hotel and branded residential development
The beachfront property on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai comprises of 162 ultra-luxury branded residences, a 60-key Six Senses hotel and 60,000 square foot Six Senses Place.
Marley Flattley has been appointed as Executive Chef at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Flattley meanwhile will head up 11 restaurants, leveraging his 20 years of culinary experience. He has previously worked with Le Meridian Heathrow, The Savoy Hotel, Scotland, JW Marriott Baku, Intercontinental Muscat, and the last being Bay La Sun & Marina in Jeddah.
Aziz Sharipov has been appointed as Director of Sales at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Sharipov joins the property with over 12 years of experience in sales. He previously worked with hotels such as the Sheraton Grand, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Park Hyatt, and Hyatt Regency. At Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, he will ensure further business development for the resort.
Ammar Helal has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, a 5 star hotel situated in the vibrant Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi has appointed Ammar Helal as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of the hotel.Ammar began his career with Marriott International in 2013 as a part of the sales team at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel and more recently as the Multi-Property Director of Sales at THE ABU DHABI EDITION, Marriott Hotel & Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown Abu Dhabi.Ammar has a solid sales background with 15 years in hospitality industry. He played an instrumental role in the commercial success of his previous properties as well as developing his team members to reach their goals and advance within the organization. Ammar has also held sales positions at IHG in Dubai and Abu Dhabi prior to joining Marriott.
Stefano Micocci has been appointed as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai has brought in a new executive chef to help lead culinary operations. Italian Stefano Micocci was a driving force in the successful launch of Bussola in the emirate when it first opened.