Abdeladim Hakkadi has been elevated to restaurant operations manager. Hakkadi will now oversee the Boulevard location's The Restaurant, Lobby Lounge and Pool Bar.
Otman Bengebara is the new F&B operations manager at Address Dubai Mall. Previously shortlisted for 'Young Hotelier of the Year' by Hotelier Middle East, Bengebara has almost a decade of F&B experience at the Armani Hotel Dubai.
Benjamin Bruno Alves joins Address Hotels and Resorts as cluster executive pastry chef and will oversee desserts and pastries at the Boulevard and Dubai Mall locations. Prior to his appointment, Alves was a pastry chef at two Michelin starred Marc Meneau Restaurant in France. He has also held positions in London, Paris, Taipei and Beirut.
Five-star hotel InterContinental Abu Dhabi has appointed Naji Makkawi as executive assistant manager.
Hotel bookings made well in advance, and some made at the very last minute, all culminated in hotels across the UAE posting record occupancy rates for New Year's Eve - a momentum that many hospitality experts say will carry over into the new year as the UAE gets ready to host Expo 2020 Dubai.
Indian restaurant Claypot at Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai has appointed a new head chef.
Rixos Bab Al Bahr has appointed Horst Walher-Jones as general manager of the property.
Naji brings more than 25 years of leadership in the hospitality industry, specializing in Food & Beverage. He is not a stranger to the InterContinental Hotels Group family as he started his carrier at InterContinental Phoenici a. He is also very familiar with InterContinental Abu Dhabi and the Capital, held the position of Food & Beverage Operations Manager in the period between 2013 to 2017. His most recent position was Cluster Director of Food & Beverage at Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Al Thuraya City in Kuwait.Makkawi will undertake strategic responsibility as Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Food & Beverage by overseeing all hotel activity, focusing on the Food & Beverage component at the hotel which include 6 award winning restaurants, the banquet and events facilities, ensuring the hotel's exceptional reputation is maintained and adding to the creative Food & Beverage offering in the hotel.
Ramachandra Chimata , Concierge Supervisor, JW Marriott Marquis , Dubai & Kumar Murughia , Chief Concierge, Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, received the prestigious international Les Clefs d'Or recognition in a pinning ceremony that took place at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront on December 17th.
Van Zyl joined the Radisson Hotel Group family in 2014 as director of F&B and since then has held numerous positions within the company.
The UK native began his career in New Zealand working as a bar and floor manager in 2013, where he progressed his skills moving between positions for over four years.
A passionate marketer, professional and true brand ambassador, Tsiomou has 16 years of valuable hospitality experience, having worked with the likes of Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Throughout her career, she has managed a number of key launches and partnerships for The Luxury Collection and St. Regis Hotels.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Dubai The Palm. Joining Andaz hotels in top destinations around the world, such as Amsterdam, London, New York, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai, the latest addition marks the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai and the second in the United Arab Emirates, following the opening of Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi in 2018.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it has signed a management contract to manage, and ultimately brand, the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Group will take over management of the property from 1 January 2020. It will be Mandarin Oriental's second hotel in the United Arab Emirates following the opening of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai in early 2019.
Hospitality group Hilton Hotels has appointed Lendl Pereira as the chef de cuisine for Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah's Lexington Grill restaurant.
STR's preliminary November 2019 data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicates strong demand but declining rates.Based on daily data from November, Dubai reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
In his role, the Italian-national will be responsible for leading and directing the culinary team at the hotel's six F&B venues. These include: Social by Heinz Beck, Serafina, LAO, Mezzerie, Palm Avenue and Waldorf Astoria Peacock Alley.
In her new capacity, Ouni will be working closely with the hotel's director of sales and marketing to ensure that Fairmont Bab Al Bahr maintains its competitive positioning in the industry. This will be done with innovative marketing campaigns and by introducing tactics to enhance media relationships.
JA Resorts & Hotels announced today the early January 2020 opening of new 247-key property officially named 'The Manor by JA', located in Al Furjan, Dubai. As part of JA Resorts & Hotels proactive growth trajectory, the new 4-star property will focus on the Corporate segment with competitive rates and contemporary design.
Miral, Abu Dhabi's creator of destinations, and Warner Bros. announced today that the world's first Warner Bros. branded hotel - The WB Abu Dhabi - is currently in development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Set to open in 2021, construction of the USD 112 million hotel is well underway and is now 40% complete.