Mrad El Khoury has been appointed as General Manager at Crowne Plaza Dubai
Crowne Plaza Dubai is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mrad El Khoury as the new General Manager for the Sheikh Zayed Road establishment.
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Kamal Haider has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Centro Capital Centre
Centro Capital Centre in Abu Dhabi has appointed Kamal Haider as the new director of rooms.
Anica Roch has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Ajman Hotel
The German national Anica Roch recently joined the pioneer hotel of Blazon Hotels group, Ajman Hotel, where she will lead the Front Office Department. With over seven years of experience in Front Office Operations, her last position was Front Office Manager in Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives.
As Pipeline Evolves, Financing for UAE Projects Becomes Choppier [Infographic]
The United Arab Emirates remains one of the strongest and fastest-growing hospitality markets on the planet, fueled in large part by the glamorous desert oasis of Dubai. This is perhaps one of the main reasons that the country's hospitality industry has long been the domain of upscale and luxury brands.
Bianca Cartin has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
With more than 15 years' experience in the hospitality industry, Cartin has worked with a range of hotel brands throughout her career.
Mahesh Brid has been appointed as National Secretary General at Les Clefs d’Or in the UAE
Towers Rotana Dubai, an iconic 375 room hotel with 3 award-winning restaurants and bars, located on Dubai's prominent Sheikh Zayed Road, Chief Concierge, Mahesh Brid, has been appointed National Secretary General of Les Clefs d'Or in the UAE.
Julia Gimadyeva has been appointed as DOSM at Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Julia Gimadyeva has joined the team at Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi as the new director of sales and marketing.
Guillem Pla Camps has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
The Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce the arrival of Executive Chef Guillem Pla Camps, whom will be leading the transformation of the award-winning 18 Degrees and the hotel's catering operations.Camps brings a 20+year culinary experience journey to the F&B operation. Starting in Spain, he nurtured his cooking styles and influences through kitchens in Barcelona, Cannes, Bahrain, Doha, and Andorra, to name a few. He owned a Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain, and traveled to the Middle East to expand his fine dining and Arabic cuisine styles. Chef Camps plans to elevate the 18 Degrees concept into a fine casual dining experience, with special focus on creating menus that highlight locally grown and sourced ingredients. Diners can expect ap-proachable cuisine with infused flavors from across the globe, including traditional Arabic spice profiles that reflect the hotel's creative expression of local culture.Chef embraced a culinary career after learning how to cook as a child, and takes inspiration from chef Joan Rocca. Chef feels strongly that cooking should be imbibed with love, passion, and care- and that the customer feedback is crucial to the plate's success.
STR: Preliminary April data for Abu Dhabi hotels
STR's preliminary April 2018 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates higher occupancy levels and lower room rates. Based on daily data from April, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Steven Stefaniuk has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Fairmont The Palm
Stefaniuk has more than 16 years experience in the hospitality industry, having held progressive management roles within Fairmont Hotels internationally.
Neil Houghton has been appointed as General Manager at Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
InterContinental Abu Dhabi has announced the appointment of new General Manager Neil Houghton to manage overall hotel operations for the award-winning hotel located in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Ignace Bauwens has been promoted to Regional VP Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (MEA) at Wyndham Hotel Group
Wyndham Hotel Group has revealed the promotion of Ignace Bauwens to regional vice president for Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (MEA). Based out of Wyndham Hotel Group's office in Dubai, Bauwens has led the Middle East and Africa region since 2016. His newly expanded role underlines the company's plan to unite the broader region, in recognition of the strong economic ties between India and the Middle East. In this new role, Bauwens will be responsible for driving Wyndham Hotel Group's continued growth in both established and new markets across this larger region. Bauwens has been working towards expanding Wyndham Hotel Group's portfolio of hotels across the Middle East and Africa, including in key GCC states such as the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The addition of the Eurasia region to his remit will add responsibility for overseeing expansion in additional high-growth countries including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Bauwens has more than three decades of experience in hotel operations, having previously held leadership roles with Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), Accor and InterContinental Hotels Group; he also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management from Vives Brugges (previously HTI Brugge) in Belgium. He had an early start into the hospitality industry, working at his family's restaurant along the Belgian seaside as a child. Wyndham Hotel Group expanded its footprint in the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (MEA) with a number of significant openings throughout 2017 and early 2018, bringing the total number of hotels across the region to 95. This consists of 42 hotels in Eurasia, 45 hotels in the Middle East and 8 hotels in Africa.
Ibrahim Addam has been appointed as General Manager at Hili Rayhaan by Rotana
Ibrahim was appointed to head the Hili Rayhaan by Rotana team following an extensive background of working with Rotana Group for 14 years. Joining the organization in 2004, Ibrahim was first employed as Front Office Manager at Queen Centre Arjaan Damascus, a position he held until December 2005. He then moved to Al Bustan Rotana in Dubai as Front Office Duty Manager up until September 2006. Simultaneously, he moved to several Rotana Properties as a Director of Front Office and Director of Rooms within UAE from October 2006 till February 2015. His role prior to joining Hili Rayhaan was the Acting General Manager at Burgu and Tango Arjaan by Rotana, Istanbul, Turkey from July 2016 till April 2018. Ibrahim graduated from Damascus, Syria with a Diploma in Hotels and Tourism Management.
Middle Eastern Debut for Element brand with opening of Element Me’aisam in the UAE
Marriott International today announced the debut of Element Hotels in the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Element Me"aisam in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Owned and developed by Dubai Properties, Element Me"aisam presents a fresh, appealing concept for short and long stays in the city with its eco-conscious ethos and innovative programming.
The Cristal Group announces the signing of Al Mahra Resort by Cristal in Ras Al Khaimah
The Cristal Group has announced the signing of Al Mahra Resort as its latest management project. Owned by FAM Holding, a conglomerate of business solutions with diversified investments across the region, the resort is due to open in 2020 as Al Mahra Resort by Cristal.
Dubai unveils its newest old hotel: the QE2 | cnn.com
In Dubai, the new is easily coveted; from skyscrapers to sports cars. So it may come as a surprise that the latest luxury hotel will also be its oldest.In April the Queen Elizabeth II (QE2), the world's most famous ocean liner from the 1960s, opened its gangways to guests once more. But its cruising days are over -- this time around the QE2 is staying put in its new home, the city port of Mina Rashid.
Shailesh Kumar has been appointed as Director of Engineering at Crowne Plaza® Dubai
Mr. Shailesh Kumar brings over 20 years of outstanding experience in the hospitality industry across hotel projects within the Marriott and the Oberoi group of companies in India. His most recent posting was as Director of Engineering at J.W. Marriott Mumbai Sahar, a 585 room property, the largest of the Marriott properties in India.
Alain Gobeil has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Fairmont The Palm Dubai
A Canadian national, Gobeil joined Fairmont The Palm in May 2016 as executive chef and has almost two decades' of international experience from across three continents. His food and beverage experience both in and out of the kitchen have developed from working within five star ski resorts in France and Canada, to luxury resorts and hotels within the Cayman Islands, Egypt, UK and the UAE. Gobeil holds a certificate in Hospitality Management and has worked with other Fairmont sister properties in Canada, Dubai and Abu Dhabi bringing a wealth of knowledge to his new role as food and beverage director.
Trevor MacLeod has been appointed as Executive Chef at Fairmont The Palm Dubai
Trevor MacLeod who is a Canadian national, joined Fairmont The Palm's culinary team in September 2016 as a former executive sous chef. During this period, he worked in unison with Gobeil in creating and developing an exceptional culinary team. Trevor brings over ten years' experience to his new role as executive chef, having worked within multiple independent restaurants and leading hotel brands across the UAE, Canada, China and the Philippines, including Fairmont sister properties in Jasper and Banff, Vancouver, Abu Dhabi and China.
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai shines in Germany with “Hotel of the Year ‘Long Distance’” award
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai is proud to receive the "Hotel of the Year 'Long Distance'" award during the Goldene Sonne 2018 awards ceremony in April 2018 by SonnenKlar TV, held in Kalkar municipality, Germany.