Hilton’s Rudi Jagersbacher given Lifetime Achievement Award at AHIC 2020

  Industry titan Rudi Jagersbacher has been given the 2020 AHIC Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for his impact on the hospitality sector. Formerly the Hilton president of Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Jagersbacher held the position between 2011 and 2019 before handing operations to Jochem-Jan Sleiffer. “During his eight years in the region as […]

Aldar Appoints New General Manager For Yas Plaza Hotels

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, […]

Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek Appoints New Executive Assistant Manager

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 […]

Michael Koth named GM of Emirates Palace

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 […]

New General Manager Appointed at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai

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, […]

Mohamed Elshear joins team at Park Hyatt Jeddah-Marina, Club and Spa

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 […]

Basel Talal: RHG launches smart solutions to lead the hospitality recovery

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 […]

New executive chef appointed at InterContinental Abu Dhabi

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 appoints Ricardo Leal as General Manager in the Maldives

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 […]

Ramada Downtown Dubai welcomes new director of sales and marketing

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 […]