A seasoned hospitality professional, Deldelian has worked with international hotel brands across 14 countries, including Rotana Group and InterContinental Hotels Group.
Emily Issa has been transferred to lead the Human Resources Department at Hili Rayhaan by Rotana hotel in May 2017. Coming from Syria, Emily joined Rotana as Paymaster at Afamia Rotana Resort, Syria on 01 November 2010. She later moved to the UAE in December 2011 where she joined Villa Rotana, Dubai as Human Resources Secretary. In October 2012, Emily got promoted to Human Resources Coordinator and in November 2013 she joined the pre-opening team of Hili Rayhaan by Rotana as Human Resources Officer and later as the Assistant Director of Human Resources at Al Ain Rotana in September 2015 before being promoted to her current position as Human Resources Manager.
Sprawled across a superlative slice of the Persian Gulf, Dubai’s three beachfront Jumeirah resorts comprise a veritable empire. A diverse one, at that, with an overwhelming array of lavish eateries—from Japanese and Italian to Mexican and Arabian—chic bars and lounges, extravagant swimming pools and iconic architecture, including the Burj Al Arab’s sailboat design, a Dubai skyline gem. The opening of Jumeirah Al Naseem last December was a kind of declaration that the empire-building continues: Behold the final chapter of the lavish story that is Madinat Jumeirah, Arabic for, aptly enough, “the country of Jumeirah.”
Nick Heath has been appointed as the general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
Global hospitality management software company Xn protel Systems and Neorcha today announced that Rosewood has implemented the Neorcha mobile application in its brand-new Rosewood hotel in Abu Dhabi. The application creates guest loyalty and encourages direct bookings and upsells, before, during and after the guest's stay.
Hilton today announced that Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort will be part of the AED12 billion development plan announced by Miral for the southern end of Yas Island, in efforts to further position the island among the world's most sought-after destinations by 2022. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort, opening in 2019, will be located in the Yas Bay, a 3-kilometre stretch that is anticipated to become one of the most iconic and vibrant waterfront destinations in the region. The resort's facilities will include a multi-purpose conference centre, seven dining outlets and an innovative urban beach concept with an infinity pool suspended above the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The resort is also nearby the 18,000 capacity Yas Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena designed to host large and intimate scale events including sporting competitions, major cultural performances, concerts and MICE activities.
HMH – Hospitality Management Holding has appointed Rafat Gotta as the new General Manager at Coral Dubai Deira Hotel. With a strong track record of accomplishments, Gotta brings over 18 years of experience in the industry having worked at properties managed by international brands like InterContinental Hotel Group, Kempinski and Marriott International. Prior to taking over the new role, Gotta was the Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport.
With more than 14 years’ experience in the hotel industry, Raffoul has guided five UAE high-end properties extend their market lead since 2005. Since 2009, Raffoul has worked in five-star properties including Sofitel The Palm, Dubai, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre and international luxury hotel chains. Commenting on his appointment, Raffoul said: “I am delighted to be continuing my journey in the AccorHotels portfolio and am working with the team to ensure phase one of our extensive renovation lives up to our valued guests’ expectations.” Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites & Apartments is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, with 1,015 rooms comprising of hotel suites and one- and two-bedroom deluxe apartments.
Samuel is said to be a service-focussed and innovative individual within the senior management team. With expertise in the pre-opening, opening, takeover, and rebranding of hotels and resorts, Samuel will develop a robust foundation through policy and process, and deliver effective solutions to diverse business challenges, succession planning, budgetary, and organisational objectives, a company statement said. Earlier roles have all been in operational and management positions in front office for luxury and five-star hotels across the Middle East.
The role of the appointed asset manager is undeniably valuable for owners' whose properties are under the operation of a management company. The asset manager acts on behalf of the owners' interests with a core objective to optimize value and. Therefore, it is important for hotel asset management companies to remain aware of new skill sets and to be equipped with innovative practices to protect the objectives of owners. For this reason, we have been motivated to identify practices for hotel asset managers to leverage their owners' returns.
Hotels operated by HMH – Hospitality Management Holding in the UAE exceeded expectations with an outstanding year-to-date performance. While Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel recorded an impressive 23 per cent growth in revenue, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah and Coral Dubai Deira averaged between 5 to 10 per cent increase in revenue year on year.
Sofitel has announced the largest Sofitel property in the Middle East with development partner MKM Commercial Holdings LLC. Expected to open in late 2019, Sofitel Dubai Wafi will join the luxury brand's growing portfolio of 14 hotels and 4,400 rooms in operation and under development in the Middle East.
Besançon brings more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including eight years with Hilton Group across the Middle East. He will be leading the operations teams, focusing on food and beverage (F&B) fineness for the two properties totaling up to 752 rooms and more than 15 restaurants and bars.
ITB Berlin has announced a marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi (ITW), securing its involvement in the United Arab Emirates. The event is the fastest-growing travel trade show in the Middle East. Following its debut in 2015 it is due to take place for the second time at the ADNEC Exhibition Centre. On 25 and 26 November 2017, the event will be open to both trade and public visitors. ITB Berlin's involvement includes numerous marketing and promotional activities.
Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association ("HAMA") today announced the successful conclusion of its third-annual 2017 Global Summit hosted in Dubai at the Jumeirah Emirates Tower. The presidents of the U.S., MEA, European and Asia Pacific chapters all were in attendance and met with Mauricio Ventura, the Costa Rican minister of tourism.
IHG hotels on Yas Island, the Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites have appointed Pascal Eggerstedt as their new General Manager. With 428-rooms at the Crowne Plaza and 164-rooms at Staybridge Suites, Eggerstedt will overlook the operations at both properties.
Mama Shelter, the global collection of authentic hotels, has announced plans to open a new location in Dubai. The property will be located in Dubai"s downtown Business Bay and is expected to open in 2020.
Du Theil, who joins from Tonino Lamborghini Hotels & Resorts, in China, boasts an extensive CV, with a considerable knowledge of the luxury market in China and South East Asia – two key feeder markets for the new Dukes Dubai hotel.
Amber Kumar has joined Centro Capital Centre and Capital Centre Arjaan as the cluster director of sales in Abu Dhabi.
Viceroy Hotel Group has announced their stunning Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai set to open this Spring. The destination is located beachfront on the world"s largest man-made island Palm Jumeirah, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The resort will feature 477 luxury guest rooms and suites with spectacular architecture and innovative design headed by Yabu Pushelberg and NAO Taniyama and Associates.