Category: Executive Talks

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’) has announced that its hospitality and leisure arm has appointed Saurabh Bakshi as the new Area General Manager for Yas Plaza Hotels. In his new role, Saurabh will oversee the strategic operations of the Aldar’s clustered portfolio at Yas Plaza on Yas Island. Commenting on the appointment, Jassem Busaibe,…

Niccolo Rossi brings over 14 years of hospitality expertise as the newly appointed Executive Assistant Manager at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. Niccolo, an Italian national, will be overseeing the entire operation of this iconic heritage hotel, including 14 food & beverage outlets, 21 meeting venues, and 288 rooms. He has been with…

Seasoned hotelier Michael Koth has been appointed as general manager of Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi and area vice president of operations, overseeing Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, and the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai which is scheduled to open in 2021. A German/Swiss national, Koth brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge in the…

Dubai – ROTANA, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East has announced the appointment of Mamdouh Ali as General Manager for Rose Rayhaan by Rotana in Dubai effective Sunday 6th September 2020. Ali has been associated with Rotana for over 7 years. With more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry,…

Park Hyatt Jeddah-Marina, Club and Spa has named Mohamed Elshear as its new director of sales. A veteran in the field, Elshear has been in hospitality for 11 years, now expected to oversee sales at the hotel and maximise revenues. Graduating with a bachelor of hotel management, he started his career in 2009 with Four…

With Radisson Hotel Group being one one of the fastest growing companies in the Kingdom,, Basel Talal, Radisson Hotel Group’s Regional Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the Levant, believes that Radisson Hotels are well-positioned to play a leading role in the Kingdom’s tourism and hospitality comeback. The region remains to be one of the…

InterContinental Abu Dhabi has appointed Manish Law to the position of executive chef. With more than 22 years of culinary experience, the Indian national will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at the hotel which includes a number of highly-regarded outlets including Fishmarket, Byblos Sur Mer, Cho Gao Marina Walk, and Circo. Speaking on…

OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, the latest edition of Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts Group’s uber-luxury resort portfolio, THE OZEN COLLECTION, in the Maldives is delighted to welcome Ricardo Leal as the resort’s General Manager. Located in South Male Atoll, the ultra -luxurious resort offers an unparalleled Island living with grand spaces, access to sun-kissed ocean fronts and…

Moustafa Abdelfattah will also serve as R Hotels’ group director of sales for GCC market  Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai announces the appointment of Moustafa Abdelfattah as its new director of sales and marketing. He will also take on the role of group director of sales for the GCC market of R Hotels. Abdelfattah brings…

Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed Hoss Vetry regional vice president and managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong. In his new role, Vetry will be responsible for managing the ultra-luxury property in addition to overseeing other Group hotels in the region including Rosewood Beijing, Rosewood Sanya and New World Millennium Hong Kong.. A seasoned hotelier, Vetry…