New leaders at Crowne Plaza properties in the UAE
Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira promoted Emad Ramzy to hotel manager. Martijn Zengerink was also promoted to hotel manager at Crowne Plaza Jumeirah.
New cluster GM at Fairmont The Palm, Movenpick JLT, Riva Beach Club and Th8 Hotel, Dubai
Aurelio Giraudo has led luxury hospitality companies including Four Seasons, Shangri-La and Marriott among others.
Kempinski Hotels appoints new CEO for the EMEA region
Timur Sentuerk has been appointed CEO for EMEA at Kempinski Hotels, and has been named a member of the management board.
Two new leaders join CBRE’s Middle East hotels and tourism team
Ali Manzoor has joined CBRE as head of hotels and tourism – Middle East and Ben Parkins as associate director.
Hussain Dagher joins Al Raha Beach Hotel as executive chef
Prior to joining Al Raha Beach Hotel, Chef Hussain Dagher worked in Lebanon, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Qatar.
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel appoints new general manager
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel’s new GM Asier Baquero began his career 22 years ago and served across several resorts and city-based hotels.
Fadi Ammache joins Grand Millennium Al Wahda as general manager
With over 25 years of experience, Ammache has worked with leading hospitality brands across France, Belgium, Lebanon and the UAE.
Marina Krasnobrizhaya is St. Regis Riyadh’s new GM
Krasnobrizhaya, who’s the first woman to be GM at Marriott International in KSA, will lead the hotel’s pre-opening efforts.
Ishraq Hospitality appoints new director of operations
This move is in line with Ishraq Hospitality’s expansion of its strategic objectives in the hospitality sector.
Marriott appoints new multi-property GM for Kuwait hotels
Andreas Wissdorf, who brings 30 years of hospitality experience, will lead four Marriott hotels hotels and the Arraya ballroom in Kuwait.
