Bhishmaraj Singh has been appointed as Cluster Hotel Manager at Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District
Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District has appointed Bhishmaraj Singh as its cluster hotel manager.
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STR: Preliminary June data for Abu Dhabi hotels
STR's preliminary June 2019 data for Abu Dhabi, United Emirates, indicates high performance due to double-digit demand growth.Based on daily data from June, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Pieter van Beugen has been appointed as Hotel Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has appointed Pieter van Beugen as its hotel manager.Beugen, who began his career in Salzburg, has held several management positions in the UAE, Austria, Doha and Switzerland.Most recently, he served as director of operations of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island.
Mahmoud Abdelnaby has been appointed as Director of Sales at Meliã Desert Palm Dubai
Mahmoud Abdelnaby, an Egyptian national, has more than 14 years of hospitality experience. Prior to this appointment, Abdelnaby was the director of sales for Rotana, Salalah where he was in charge of sales, catering and the events departments. During his tenure with Rotana, he has hosted World Health Organisation ministerial events in addition to restructuring the sales office and implementing the new MICE policy and standard operating procedure. He was also the assistant director of sales at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mall of the Emirates, and Dubai from November 2016 to March 2018. Abdelnaby started his career with Hilton Hotels & Resorts in their regional sales office in Egypt as the regional sales coordinator. He worked with them for almost 10 years before taking on the mantle of Deputy Sales Director of Cairo Ramses Hilton in 2015.
Assia Rahhaoui has been appointed as Front Office Manager and Guest Experience Manager at Meliã Desert Palm Dubai
A French national, Rahhaoui has more than seven years of experience in the hospitality industry. She started her career in 2012 with the Marriott Hotel Paris Champs-Élysées, France as the sales and marketing executive.Prior to joining Meliã Desert Palm Dubai, Rahhaoui was hotel operations mManager for The Act Hotel & 72 Hotel, UAE. She has also worked with The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel as their pre-opening guest experience manager and PR and business development manager.
Check-In From the Skies: Waldorf Astoria Arrives in Dubai’s Financial Centre
Today, the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) opens its doors, joining two other Waldorf Astoria properties in the UAE and reinforcing the brand as the pinnacle of luxury in the region. The 275-room hotel is a welcome addition to Dubai's bustling financial district, bringing a slice of the French Riviera with its stylish rooftop bar and pool, a piece of New York City with acclaimed restaurant Bull & Bear and a timeless design that evokes the elegance of the 1960s.
Elliot McKenzie has been appointed as Front of House Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
With over 7 years' experience in 5-star hotels & resorts, McKenzie will be overseeing Front Office, Concierge, Spa & Pool's working with the relevant departments to drive new projects, incremental revenue & overall guest satisfaction. Before moving to Dubai and Radisson Blu, McKenzie spent two years at InterContinental London - The O2, with recently holding the position of Front of House Manager having previously spent five years at the Celtic Manor Resort in a variety of roles from Chef de Rang to Assistant Reception Manager.
Cenk Unverdi has been promoted to Regional General Manager UAE Properties at Rixos Hotels
Unverdi will now oversee all day-to-day operations of the five-star Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites, Rixos Premium Dubai, Rixos Saadiyat Island and Rixos Bab Al Bahr.
Katharina van Beugen-Mayr has been promoted to Regional PR & Communications Manager Middle East at Radisson Hotel Group
Katharina joined the Group in 2016 as PR & Marketing Communications Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City and progressed to her last role as Cluster Director of PR & Communications for Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront and Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View as part of the preopening team, in charge of the full communications mix, from Marketing to PR and Communications.
Sophia Berriane has been appointed as Director of Marketing - Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Ascott Limited
erriane brings more than 10 years' experience in marketing, communications and brand development across luxury hotels, hospitality and multinational Fortune 500 brands in the UAE and Africa.
Christian Palacin has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Al Barsha
Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the region, has announced the appointment of Christian Palacin as General Manager of Millennium Al Barsha, set to open in the summer of 2019.
Nader Halim has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Four RAK Hilton Properties
Halim will be responsible for the commercial and operations of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, as well as DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Corniche Hotel & Residences and Hampton by Hilton Al Marjan Island.
Brian Hashkowitz has been appointed as Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
With 20 years' experience in hospitality, Hashkowitz will oversee the operation of the 1,608-key property and its 15 F&B outlets.
Karim Nahas has been appointed as Complex General Manager at Centro Capital Centre and Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana
Rotana has appointed Karim Nahas as complex general manager for its three properties based within the Capital Centre development in Abu Dhabi.
Pierre Basmadjian has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Amwaj Rotana
Pierre Basmadjian Amwaj Rotana's director of human hesources has held various executive positions including corporate director of HR at the Rotana Corporate Office and pre-opening HR director of the Novotel and Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan and Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island.An Armenian national, Basmadjian, whose experience spans over 15 years in the hospitality industry, will be responsible for driving the property's human resources strategy and day to day operations.
Deema Sartawi has been appointed as Director of Marketing Communications at Amwaj Rotana
Sartawi who joined Rotana in 2002, has held various executive positions including the cluster director of marketing and communications at Al Bustan and Al Murooj Rotana in Dubai. She also assisted the pre-opening team of Burgu Arjaan and Tango Arjaan by Rotana in Istanbul, Turkey during the opening phase for six months.Prior to her appointment, Sartawi recently held the position of the director of Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, where she participated in the pre-opening development of the two hotels at Dubai Creek.She brings over 15 years of experience in the marketing field and will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies as well as promoting brand awareness through effective marketing campaigns and public relations.
Saedeh Mohammed Hassan has been appointed as Safety and Security Manager. at Crowne Plaza Dubai
Hassan is the first Emirati to join the Crowne Plaza Dubai's senior management team in the hotel's 25-year-long history. She several years' experience in implementing and sustaining security plans, as well as in guaranteeing safety requirements, emergency services, fire protection, and protection of assets.
Javaid Ahmed has been promoted to Head Executive Chef at Royal Central Hotel The Palm, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay and Central Beach Hotel The Palm
Central Hotels has announced the promotion of Javaid Ahmed as the Head Executive Chef for the group responsible for culinary operations at Royal Central Hotel The Palm, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay and C Central Beach Hotel The Palm due to open in September 2019. Javaid has been working with the Emirati Hospitality brand since 2018 as the Executive Chef at Royal Central Hotel The Palm. With 18 years of extensive experience across 5-star deluxe hotels and fine dining restaurants, Javaid has been delivering excellence at every stage of his career.
Ahmed Hamdy has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa | Courtyard Marriott WTC Abu Dhabi
Marriott International has appointed Ahmed Hamdy as the cluster director of sales for The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa | Courtyard Marriott WTC Abu Dhabi.
Rove At The Park Opens in Dubai Parks and Resorts
Rove Hotels, a contemporary midscale hotel brand, has opened its sixth hotel in Dubai - Rove At The Park - in Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region. As the opening offer, guests can stay at Rove At The Park for only AED 199 per night with the added incentive of two tickets to Dubai Parks and Resorts.