Samer Abiad has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai has appointed Samer Abiad to the role of food & beverage director.
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Christopher Pike has been appointed as General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Apartments Dubai Silicon Oasis
Christopher Pike has been appointed as the general manager of the new Radisson Blu Hotel Apartments Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Eliza Artiaga has been appointed as General Manager at Vida Downtown
Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed Eliza Artiaga as general manager of Vida Downtown.
Nayla Chowdhury has been appointed as General Manager at Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Qusais
Nayla Chowdhury has been appointed general manager of the 420-key Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Qusais, which will mark the brand's debut in the Middle East upon opening next year.
HotStats MENA Chain Hotels Market Review - October 2017
Whilst hotels in the Middle East and Africa successfully recorded a 1.9% year-on-year increase in GOPPAR this month, the periods of decline recorded across 2017 threaten to undermine the positive months of performance, according to the latest worldwide poll of full-service hotels from HotStats.
Emaar Hospitality Group Achieves Milestone of 10,000 Hotel Rooms in Operational and Upcoming Hotel Projects
DUBAI, UAE -- Emaar Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has achieved a milestone of 10,000 hotel rooms across its 11 operational hotels and 30 upcoming projects. Of these, over 2,500 are operational at the Group's 11 hotels in Dubaiwhile over 7,500 rooms are under development in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey and the Maldives.
Mark Fernando has been appointed as General Manager at Ramada Downtown Dubai
R Hotels has appointed Mark Fernando as the new general manager of the 181-key Ramada Downtown Dubai. Fernando has more than 30 years of hospitality experience, with a proven track record on hotel operations, revenue management and business development. He worked with Starwood Hotels and Resorts for more than 25 years, spanning roles across various properties including deputy general manager at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi; revenue manager at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Resort and Marina; and customer service manager and Royal Club manager at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre.
Tim Cordon has been appointed as Area Senior Vice President of the Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Cordon, as the new Area Senior Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa, effective immediately. Cordon succeeds Mark Willis, who will leave the company on 10th January 2018 to pursue another career opportunity outside the hotel group.
Zeynep Ӧden Ağagil has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Raffles Dubai
Raffles Dubai, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in November 2017, has appointed Zeynep Ӧden Ağagil as director of sales & marketing.
Dino Van Eeckhaut has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Wyndham Hotel Group
Wyndham Hotel Group has appointed Dino Van Eeckhaut as cluster general manager for three of the group’s hotels in Dubai.
HSMAI UAE Celebrates “Most Extraordinary Minds” in Hospitality in the Middle East
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), which is celebrating 90 years of fueling sales, recognized nine industry innovators as "Most Extraordinary Minds" in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, and Revenue in the Middle East. Award recipients were honored on October 18, 2017 at the second HSMAI Middle East Conference, at Dusit Thani Dubai.
STR: Middle East and Africa hotel pipelines for October 2017
STR's October 2017 Pipeline Report shows 166,774 rooms in 580 hotel projects Under Contract in the Middle East and 55,094 rooms in 299 projects Under Contract in Africa.
Renaissance Hotels Opens Doors In Dubai
Marriott International today announced the latest in its global partnership with Universal Music Group: bringing its music series to the U.A.E. Celebrating the grand opening of Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai, global superstar, Gwen Stefani, will be the next performance in this exclusive concert series.
Laurent A. Voivenel - SVP MEA & India For Swiss-Belhotel International – Speaks At HITEC Dubai On PMS In 2020 & Future Of Guest-Facing Technology
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, participated today in a panel discussion on the future of PMS and guest-facing technology at the HITEC Dubai organised by Naseba and HFTP. Others on the panel – that was chaired by Jyoti Narang, Partner, WayfareVC – included Ingo Dignas, Co-Founder, CEO Xnprotel; Nigel Hattersley, Sr. Director Technology MEA, Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Samir Abi Frem, Corporate VP, Rotana Hotels & Resorts.
Xn protel Systems showcases new xnPOS F&B kiosk technology at HITEC Dubai 2017
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems today announced that it is showcasing its new xnPOS Kiosk technology, for the first time, at HITEC Dubai on the 14th – 15th November 2017.
Hospitality leaders arrive in Dubai for Middle East’s first HITEC
Hundreds of hospitality leaders and decision makers have converged in Dubai ahead of the debut Middle Eastern leg of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, HITEC®, the world's largest and oldest hospitality technology exposition and conference brand, which takes place on November 14 – 15 at Conrad Dubai.
Andrei Karpovich has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Amwaj Rotana
Andrei Karpovich has joined the Amwaj Rotana hotel at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) as director of human resources.
STR: Preliminary October data for Abu Dhabi hotels
STR's preliminary October 2017 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates high demand and strong performance growth.Based on daily data from October, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
HFTP and Naseba Set Final Details for Inaugural HITEC Dubai Event
International association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), in partnership with Naseba, are bringing the world's largest and oldest Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) brand to Dubai, UAE for the first time. HITEC Dubai will take place from November 14-15, 2017 at the Conrad Dubai in Dubai, UAE – serving as the third HITEC of 2017.
Give your serving staff 360-degree vision! Xn protel Systems to launch Dinggly call-for-service solution at HITEC Dubai
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems today announced that it is taking its Dinggly solution to HITEC Dubai on 14th – 15th November 2017. Dinggly makes it easy and economical to extend service area coverage and maximize sales opportunities, by placing call buttons in areas not fully serviced, such as lobbies, gardens or poolside.