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AccorHotels announces first SO/ project in the Middle East opening in 2020 with DMCC

SO/, AccorHotels" audacious and spirited luxury brand, has announced its debut property in the Middle East with the SO/ Uptown Dubai. The disruptive art and experience driven property will fully embody the concept of a Kaleidoscopic Utopia, reflecting Dubai"s urban charm with the hotel"s convention-defying, colourful and lively design concepts.SO/ Uptown Dubai, set to open to guests by late 2020, will feature 188 rooms in addition to 215 branded residences. Inspired by edgy and bold architecture, interiors for the luxury property will be brought to life by the Rockwell Group, featuring modular and contemporary elements to elevate the SO/ Uptown Dubai as a beacon of energy, art and entertainment at the heart of Dubai.The brand"s debut was announced at a signing ceremony with development partner DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), a prominent Government entity and the world"s leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise in Dubai.

So/
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Arlette Richter-Picardo has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi

Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi has appointed Arlette Richter-Picardo as the new director of sales and marketing.Incorporating over 10 years of hospitality and tourism experience in her new role, Richter-Picardo will oversee the sales aspects of the hotel's occupancy, events and catering, as well as its marketing and communication strategies.An accomplished and result-focused professional, Richter-Picardo began a dedicated career in the hotel industry as an Events Manager in a variety of UK and UAE-based five-star hotels, eventually stepping up in the ranks to achieve senior management positions. She is most notable for her recent roles such as the project manager for Events Sales at Starwood Central London in 2011, and her journey from being the director of events to assistant director of sales at St. Regis Abu Dhabi in 2012.As the director of sales and marketing, Richter-Picardo will further strengthen Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi's brand with impeccable sales and marketing efforts that focus on increasing revenue and contributing to the overall business strategy of the property.

Marriott
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Kranthi Kumar has been appointed as Revenue Manager at Copthorne Hotel Dubai

Copthorne Hotel Dubai, part of Millennium Hotels and Resorts, has appointed Kranthi Kumar as the hotel's new revenue manager.In his new role, Kumar will be tasked with maximising overall revenue and identifying new business opportunities for Copthorne Hotel Dubai. He will also be responsible for providing analysis and recommendations on rate strategy to ensure optimum RevPAR, as well as directly managing the OTA accounts. He will have direct management of the Reservations department and tasked with providing further training for the team and exposure to the Front Desk to further explore untapped revenue potential.Before his appointment at Copthorne Hotel Dubai, Kumar has served as a revenue manager at Millennium Hotel Fujairah, cluster revenue and front office manager at Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud & Novotel Suites Riyadh Dyar and assistant cluster revenue manager with Al Faisaliah Hotel & Hotel Al Khozama, by Rosewood Hotels.Kumar holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and is also one of the few leaders chosen to attend the International Hospitality Management Program in France at the Academie ACCOR.

Millennium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Development Opening

Rotana strengthens foothold in Dubai with the official opening of Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana

Fortifying its pre-eminent position in Dubai"s thriving tourism and hospitality sector, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, officially inaugurated Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana located on the north shore of Dubai Creek.

Rotana
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Appointment

Alexander Schneider has been appointed as Vice President at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA

Alexander Schneider will serve as Vice President of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts in Europe and the Middle East. Alexander Schneider has been working with the brand since April 2016, leading the opening of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, a project that broke the mold of existing resort concepts in the Middle East. Within six months of opening, this resort ranked in the top 10 of all luxury resorts in Dubai. Proof of the strength of the Nikki Beach brand worldwide, the location's restaurant and beach club revenues equal room revenues, which is remarkable in the market.

Nikki Beach Hospitality Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates