Margarita Vaamonde has been appointed as Executive Head Chef at The8 Palm
The hotel's signature F&B offering includes Envy, coffee shop EllaMia and more.
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Keegan Payne has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at The8 Palm
Payne began working in the hospitality sector aged just 16 in his native South Africa, first as a bar-back and then as a bartender, before making the move to Dubai.
Grant Budde has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Th8 Palm
Grant Budde has been in the industry for over a decade, the majority of which has been spent in Dubai. Coming from an F&B background, he joined Jumeirah Group in 2009 as an outlet manager, moving up to beverage manager two years later. He then worked at Kama Resorts as operations manager before returning to Jumeirah.
Reflecting on The Past, Present and The Future with Rotana
As part of the UAE’s ‘Year of the 50th’ Golden Jubilee celebrations, Rotana is commemorating the founding of the nation by reflecting on its glorious past, acknowledging the present and symbolising its new vision for the future. On this remarkable occasion, and amongst other activities taking place across all our UAE properties, Rotana invites residents and visitors to participate in its ’50 giveaways’ competition between 22nd November and 5th December 2021, where participants can win 50 one-night stay giveaways.
Houssam Mansour has been named General Manager at FORM Hotel Dubai, a member of Design Hotels™
Form Hotel Dubai - the only Design Hotels property in the region - has announced its new general manager. Houssam Mansour joins from Rotana.
Covi Larxe has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai has appointed Covi Larxe as director of sales and marketing. Larxe will leverage her previous luxury hotel experience to elevate the property in the market.
Walaa Khalil has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ajman Hotel by Blazon Hotels
The Ajman Hotel by Blazon Hotels has brought in a new director of sales and marketing. Walaa Khalil joins the hotel not only to elevate his departments, but also tourism in the emirate as a whole.
Adnan Ahmed Khan has been promoted to Revenue Manager at Hotel ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira
Adnan Ahmed Khan started as assistant front office manager at ibis Styles Jumeira. He then ventured on a career shift to become an assistant revenue manager, and eventually as revenue manager. His other previous hotel affiliations include front office roles at Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai, Fairmont Dubai, and Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad.
Arun Mehta has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hotel ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira
A hotelier with more than 20 years of experience in the field, Arun Mehta has been promoted as director of sales. He started as a senior sales manager at ibis Styles Jumeira in 2016, and was later named assistant director of sales in 2018. Before joining the property, he was a cluster leisure sales manager at the former Ramada by Wyndham Jumeira, and Holiday Inn Express hotels for five years.
Syed Jaafar Shah has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager at Hotel ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira
Syed Jaafar Shah has 15 years of the experience in the hospitality industry. He was with the R Hotels group for eight years, starting as financial accountant and then as assistant financial controller at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR. He then moved to ibis Styles Jumeira in 2017 and was later promoted to financial controller role in less than a year. Before coming to the UAE, he was an accounts manager at Islamabad Serena Hotel.
Zakia Kazi has been appointed as Associate Director of Marketing & PR at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
The Ritz-Carlton DIFC has brought in Zakia Kazi as associate director of marketing and public relations. She will position the upmarket financial district property as one of Dubai's leading business hotels.
Zeeshan Salem has been appointed as Safety & Security Manager at Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
Salem has 10 years of experience in his field. Before joining the property, he was the security manager at Aloft Dubai South. He also worked as part of the security team at The Ritz Carlton Dubai JBR and Qatar Airways.
Ramy Shawky has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
The new front office manager, Shawky has more than ten years of front office experience gained from five-star hotels. Prior to his new role, he was the assistant front office manager at Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach. His other previous hotel stints include Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah, Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, the former Kempinski Ajman Hotel, Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, and Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh.
Vijay Bussa has been appointed as F&B manager at Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
Previously, Busa was F&B operations manager for Anantara The Palm Dubai, staying with the popular Thai property for four years. He was also outlet manager for the resort for three years. Before Minor Group, he was assistant restaurant manager with Madinat Jumeirah, working his way up from team leader and restaurant supervisor.
Hyde Hotel Opens First International Property Outside Of The U.S.
The much anticipated Hyde Hotel Dubai today opens in Business Bay in collaboration with owner, Emerald Palace Group. The stylish, understated hotel will provide a sanctuary for those in-the-know, offering a new-kind of bespoke hospitality dialing into guest's needs, interests, and aspirations. A hideaway in the heart of the city, Hyde Dubai celebrates true discovery and authentic human connection, aiming to create iconic, personal, and captivating moments.
STR: Expo lifted Dubai hotel rates to three-year high in October
Lifted by the opening of Expo 2020, Dubai’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly room rates since 2018, according to preliminary October 2021 data from STR.
World's First Warner Bros. Hotel Opens Its Doors to Guests on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island
The WB™ Abu Dhabi, part of Curio Collection by Hilton located steps away from the award-winning Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Theme Park, the 257-Room Hotel Invites Visitors on a Journey Through the World of Warner Bros.' Most Iconic Films and Television Series.
Marriott International Signs Agreement with Wasl to Open W Dubai - Mina Seyahi
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with wasl Hospitality & Leisure LLC, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Dubai's sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline. Expected to welcome its first guests in 2022, W Dubai - Mina Seyahi is set to become an iconic addition to Dubai's skyline and a new buzzing, urban escape in the cosmopolitan city.
Sameera Muramudali has been appointed as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Millennium Place Barsha Heights
Muramudali, has worked with the likes of One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel as a team leader; Ramada Jumeirah Hotel as restaurant and bar manager; Warwick Hotel Dubai as outlets manager; and InterContinental Dubai Festival City as assistant F&B manager. He has also worked with Le Meridien Dubai and JW Marriott Dubai.
Prasanth Janarthanan has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Millennium Place Barsha Heights
Janarthanan has been in the UAE for the last two decades, working with well-known brands including Starwood, Habtoor Hospitality and Time Hotels. One of his earliest roles dates back to 2000, working with Taj Hotels in India as a travel executive.