Russell Impiazzi joins Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk as the Executive Chef, with the mission to establish a new hub of restaurants and bars in the city through genuine, seasonal, sustainable food, beverage and service experiences.
Emaar Hospitality Group has opened its first resort under the Vida Hotels and Resorts brand in Umm Al Quwain. Located on the idyllic beachfront, Vida Beach Resort, Umm Al Quwain is pet friendly, filling a gap in the animal-friendly hotel market in the UAE. From sophisticated rooms and suites, captivating views of the sea and endless water sport facilities, to wholesome eateries, a vibey rooftop bar, sandy white beach access and an expansive pool, Vida Beach Resort, Umm Al Quwain is a great escape from the city.
Residence Inn by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced its debut of the longer stay brand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf. Located in a prime city district and boasting spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa, Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf offers convenient access to key areas including Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. Welcoming guests into a flexible, comfortable, and intuitive space, the Residence Inn experience is designed for guests to travel the way they love to live by blending comfort with style.
The Hotel Show Dubai is delighted to announce its return, live and in-person, from 31st May - 2nd June 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under this year's theme, 'Redefining Hospitality', The Hotel Show Dubai offers the industry professionals in the Middle East a powerful platform from which to source, connect and learn about critical topics over the course of three inspirational days.
Lifted by IDEX, Abu Dhabi's hotel industry reported its best performance since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary February 2021 data from STR.
Accor has announced the appointment of Afif Salibi as General Manager of Raffles Dubai. Formerly a member of the Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, within the group's portfolio, he will lead the strategic direction and manage operations at the property.
Emanuele Raffuzzi brings in more than 25 years of experience spanning Middle East, Europe, and USA to his new role. Prior to joining The Retreat Palm Dubai, he was the director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach in Ras Al Khaimah. He held various positions in the food and beverage sector including director of operations of U-Republic Ltd in the UAE, and general manager of a food service industry supplier in Italy. Some of his previous hotel affiliations include The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan, The Pierre Four Seasons in New York, and The Ritz-Carlton Dubai.
Executive Chef, Gürcan Gülmez brings over 15 years of experience to the role, with his most recent position at the Divan Istanbul Hotel in Turkey. The chef's culinary adventures have seen him take on positions at Soho House Istanbul, The St. Regis Istanbul, Raffles Hotel Istanbul and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company by number of properties with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announced the debut of its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in the Middle East with a new 100-room property in Dubai. Expected to open in March 2021, La Quinta by Wyndham Dubai Bur Dubai will be centrally located in the historic Bur Dubai district. Wyndham continues to expand the La Quinta brand - a leading upper-midscale brand with nearly 940 hotels offering contemporary design, thoughtful amenities and friendly service - throughout the world. This hotel marks the 75th La Quinta property to open since Wyndham acquired the brand in 2018. La Quinta has now expanded to nine countries: Canada, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Turkey, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. The brand has also announced plans to open eight new La Quinta hotels in the Dominican Republic. The new Dubai property is located in one of the city's bustling commercial hubs offering easy access to leisure attractions, including the Dubai Cruise Terminal at Port Rashid, The Dubai Mall, the Dubai Frame and Jumeirah Mosque, as well as business hotspots such as the Dubai World Trade Centre and the city's financial district. The newly refurbished hotel will boast contemporary guest rooms and elegant interiors, combining Dubai's traditional trading colours with a modern twist that replicates the city's lively scene. La Quinta by Wyndham Dubai Bur Dubai will also offer a 100-square metre event and meeting space and a host of additional amenities, including an outdoor pool with pool deck, a spacious spa with sauna and steam room, and a modern fitness centre. Other features will include all-day dining, a lounge, coffee shop, 24/7 room service, and speciality restaurants serving Indian delicacies and international menus. A 24-hour business centre, children's play area and pool, dedicated retail space, ample parking, and a local shuttle add to the hotel's positioning as ideal for business or leisure.
Twenty14 Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based hospitality company that owns assets throughout the globe has partnered with Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group, to open a new Pullman in one of the most sought-after locations in Dubai, Business Bay.
Located on Yas Island, the man-made island of Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates, the 5-star hotel will have 545 rooms and a beach club. Upscale facilities will include restaurants and cafes, a fully equipped children's club, a spa and a multi-purpose conference center.
Barceló Hotel Group announces the opening of the Occidental Al Jaddaf, a newly built 4-star hotel in the historic center of Dubai.
Ahead of their openings later this year, Hilton has named the cluster general manager for three hotels on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Matthew Mullan will lead the teams at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, using more than three decades of experience to propel the hotels into the public eye.
R Hotels has named Samir Arora as its cluster general manager, now tasked with leading three hotels across Dubai.
The 48-storey Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites, which overlooks the iconic Palm Jumeirah, is located close to Dubai tram and monorail stations. Dubai International Airport is just a 25-minute drive away whilst the city's second airport, Al Maktoum International and the upcoming Dubai Expo 2020 site, are 30 minutes away by car.
With 75 floors, SLS Dubai is set to be one of Dubai's tallest hotels.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi has welcomed a new executive chef with the appointment of Reiner Lupfer. The German national will look after all food and beverage at the beachfront destination, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the role, and arrives from a spell as executive chef of Jumeirah Mina A'Salam in Dubai.
Dubai's hotel industry reported its highest performance levels since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary December 2020 data from STR.
Ermanno Zanini has been appointed General Manager at Burj al Arab in Dubai, one of the most prestigious hotels in the world. The hotelier has been leader of Capri Palace in Italy since 2002 which joined the Jumeirah Group earlier this year.
Paramount Hotel Dubai is handing over the Director's hat and chair to an internationally experienced and innovative leader in the hospitality industry, Pascal Eggerstedt.Joining the Paramount Hotel Dubai cast as the Director, Pascal has an extensive background in senior hotel management complemented with a proven track record of consistent results, Pascal embarks on his journey in performing on the center stage of the glamorous and unique Hotel property.Pascal brings over two decades of international and regional experience in luxury hotels from Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Qatar, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi to the Caribbean. As Director he will be responsible for keeping the vision and brand values of the property while overseeing all hotel operations including rooms, food and beverage, revenue management, cast and development, marketing, sales, and future growth efforts.Prior to joining the Paramount Hotel, Pascal was a cluster General Manager responsible for overseeing two Hotels in the Capital Abu Dhabi, which helped him become fluent in all facets of the brand and continued growth along with the property. Pascal has 23 years of experience in the industry and 12 years in the MENA region. He has successfully maintained flawless service standards and leading results. He now brings a fresh perspective to the colossal hotel and its cinematic mission.Pascal Eggerstedt holds a Bachelor's in Hotel Management and Administration from the International Hotelschool The Hague .