Cenk nverdi brings 15 years of experience in the hotel industry, wonderfully spent with Rixos, one of the most prolific lifestyle hotel brands globally. Fakhreddine enhanced the nightlife scene in both KSA and Qatar with the successful launch of Antika Bar. As a person he is a respectful, kind, excellent motivator, and successful . His unparalleled commitment, skill and clarity has enabled him to continue to create moments people live for, from day to night. Sofitel Luxury Hotels celebrated the inauguration of Sofitel The Palm Dubai as its flagship Dubai property in a lavish opening ceremony in November 2013. David is a highly gifted and very experienced General Manager who has not only coped with the arduous challenges of opening three full service hotels in three years, whilst continuing to manage all of them, but has successfully navigated a way through the pandemic growing market share, maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction and exceeding financial expectations. Respect and leverage human capital. Giving them a memorable experience from start to finish, they can also arrive and depart in style with a personalised limousine service to and from their home. Darwish says: Being an independent property gives you the freedom to experiment and thats the beauty of Palazzo Versace Dubai. Throughout the lockdown, David didnt step foot out of the hotel, ensuring that his teams were looked after and never shied from questions. Of his most recent achievements, and one closest to his heart is launching his dream project, Rya in London. The imaginative powerhouse behind hugely successful homegrown concepts such Dubais iconic rooftop nightlife destination, The Penthouse, chic Italian luxury haute spot, Cinque and gourmet MSG-free Chinese favourite, Maiden Shanghai at FIVE Palm Jumeirah along with award-winning immersive street-food dining experience serving all your food-cart favourites from every delicious corner of the world, Soul Street. While being a resilient force behind the success of Emaar Hospitality Group, he has been successfully expanding the groups portfolio to key gateway cities and tourist markets internationally. This festive season, children up to six years old enjoy our Christmas Day brunch for free and those aged between nine and 12 enjoy it for AED 99. It was established in 2000 and now owns 2 hotels in the Republic of Armenia; Golden Palace Hotel Yerevan, with 36 luxury suites; and Radisson Blu Hotel Yerevan, with 142 rooms and suites. From brand negotiation to achieving operational excellence, Hajj strategically directed the growth story of Cravia, from inception to its circa US$200 million acquisition in 2016. TripAdvisor recognised some of the brands hotels as best of the best (TOP 1% Worldwide), and Hotels.com have recognised them through the Loved by Guests Awards 2021. With an innovative spin on traditionally relied upon approaches and an out of the box philosophy that has yielded stratospheric results including rapidly selling out all of FIVE Palm Jumeirahs luxury residences for approximately US$400mn, Aloki has helped create a brand value for FIVE Hotels and Resorts that enjoys over 60% of all its bookings coming in directly through FIVEs very own proprietary website/reservations teams. Main abilities and experiences in strategy, with strong P&L operating experience and competences in leading large teams & operations. His forward-thinking leadership and understanding have positioned this region as a key market for the company globally, both in results, as well as expansion plans. Excelling from aculinary point-of-view from the tender age of 9 to becoming the Vice Chairman of d.ream Group (Dou Restaurant Entertainment and Management), the largest restaurant and retail group out of Turkey, Umuts career trajectory is an achievement in itself. Recognised as an entertainment leader in the region, 2021 has honed and elevated Fakhreddines ability to envision, conceptualise, and create aspirational brands that strike the balance of experiential excellence, thrilling entertainment, and a quality culinary offering. In 2021, the company set about launching 10 new brands in the UAE and for this year, it revealed plans for 20 local and international launches by end of 2023, expanding SHGs existing portfolio to more than 60 venues, including expansion into Spain, Italy, Morocco among other new markets. Hakan Ozel, the General Manager and Luxury Hotel Operator of Shangri-La Dubai has not only played an integral role in making Shangri-La what it is today but is a leading example in the broader industry due to his reputation for having a forward thinking and passionate approach coupled with robust experience. Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the food, beverage and entertainment brands that followed shortly afterwards in Beirut, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and Erbil. As a second-generation restauranteur, Umut has the makings of a phenomenal restauranteur in his blood. For guests who are visiting us, we have a traditional turkey to-go thats perfect for up to ten people for AED 449. After two years in Thailand, I had my eyes set on Vietnam, where I worked with The Pullman Hotel in Saigon. The brand introduced revolutionary entertainment and wellness programs in the Middle East, from staged shows to exciting creative activities for children at Rixy Kids Club to action-packed challenges at Exclusive Sports Club. Packed with storybooks, toys, games, and an imaginative ambiance, kids are promised hours of fun, while their parents can relax at our restaurants or lounge by the pool. Other recognition has been in the Leaders in Hospitality Awards 2021s and LIV Hospitality Design Awards Interior Design Hotel, to name a few. There arent that many female general managers in the industry; what would you advise those who would love to follow the same path? Kids enjoy a complimentary brunch and pool access (up to six years old) and its AED 99 for kids aged seven to 12. Teaming up with associates from the hotel, the group is facilitating over 25 stray cats at the staff accommodation in Ras Al Khor where our furry friends are well looked after. Founded by Monther Darwish, the company is dedicated to building world-class hospitality products. Were working towards our current goals, while also building a much better world. He brings 20 years of experience to the role, spanning beach club and restaurant operations, overall team management and leadership, as well as strategic and commercial execution. A testament to all these efforts is shown via a quick search on one of the OTA sites or TripAdvisor, with the Rove Hotels consistently occupying the top spots in their category. General Manager, Sofitel The Palm Dubai. We want children to enjoy their stay at our hotel as much as their parents; they are making precious childhood memories after all. At a time when hospitality has shifted towards a more familiar path, Sofitel Dubai Downtown is carving its own set of rules. Sofitel Dubai Downtown boasts an air of sophistication, a different concept of luxury; how would you position the hotel in the Dubai market and how has it maintained this positioning since its opening?Sofitel Dubai Downtown has a signature French identity, which is woven into its aesthetic, hospitality and guest experience. For New Years Eve, guests can indulge in a gala dinner at Les Cuisines starting from AED 389 for soft drinks and AED 499 for house drinks, dinner at the Grass Pools Snow Land starting from AED 599 (with alcohol), or a Snow Masquerade dinner at LApero for AED 389 with soft beverages and AED 499 with house drinks. Aloki has been recognised as one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East while his relentless efforts to integrate sustainability and technology into the business enabled FIVE to be recognised as one of the Most Innovative Companies of The Year in 2022. Cenk nverdis passion for digital landscape and innovation plays a significant role in the success of various campaigns especially after the brink of pandemic resulting to 20% of the business. The hotelier has almost three decades of experience with Accor. Artashes looks forward to embracing the changes that modern life brings and become more attractive in the market and more interesting to guests and partners. A true leader in fine dining, Robertos started its brand expansion plan in the GCC region with Andrea at the helm. Sofitel Dubai Downtown takes an uncompromising stance on five-star service, delivering only the finest experiences to its guests. By 2019, Cordon looks after 50 properties in the Middle East with a total of 10,944 keys and 57 properties in Africa with a total of 11,373 keys. Natasha Sideris is the maverick of the dining scene in South Africa and the UAE. The hotels e-commerce platform has generated millions in revenue. Since his inception into the world of F&B a short 3 years ago, Roobaru is his most successful achievement to date. The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel: Club lounge - See 3,629 traveler reviews, 2,873 candid photos, and great deals for The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel at Tripadvisor. Guillaume Ferraz is the Managing Director for the Sunset Hospitality Group Day Life division, where he oversees all the groups beachfront and pool experiences. Published by ITP Media Group. He continues to lead FIVEs portfolio, focusing on dynamic growth and bringing even more luxury lifestyle concepts to life. scottsdale@fairmont.com. The mother of four children previously worked as Head Private Banker East Africa for Citibank and Barclays for 18 years. As we approach the festive season, what do you have planned for this period?We have a host of magical festive offers and activations in store for our guests. Aloki Batra has been aptly referred to as Mr Brightside for his perennially optimistic approach to leadership at the world-famous FIVE Hotels and Resorts, (which includes the iconic FIVE Palm Jumeirah and Instagram favourite FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE, JBR). His ethos at FIVE Hotels and Resorts reflects an ecosystem with high-quality property hardware and cutting-edge experiential software, which allows the brand to drive high performance (for both customer satisfaction scores and revenue records) and has, therefore, consistently outperformed competitors. Hailing from the Southern state of Tennessee in the US, Keffer has held managerial positions with Marriott International for over 25 years. Due to high demand for catering services at EXPO, the team was able to establish a permanent team on site. Pauls perseverance towards his vision, loyalty to his goals and objectives, outstanding leadership, and dedication to creating moments people live for have significantly set him apart from the fierce competition he faces daily. Executive Assistant to General Manager. Tim is not only leading the way for resorts in the Middle East but creating a product that is game changing on a global scale. In the 1970s, Sofitel became an international chain of hotels. Le Petit Prince will also be visiting junior guests with charming touches at breakfast, brunch, a kids dinner and more. Introducing the 3rd party management model to the region was quite a pioneering move by Bani seven years ago and it remains his legacy to hospitality in this part of the world. As a key member of the Wyndhams leadership team, Panos supports the brands focus on the recovery and growth in a new era of travel post pandemic. His impact on the company has resulted in collective exponential growth in terms of team happiness, productivity, and goal realisation. For the last 13 years, he has worked tirelessly to introduce new hospitality concepts that bring people together to create memorable experiences. In addition to the luxurious outlets, exceptional design, and two exceptional locations, the welcoming service completes the picture. The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel. After having gathered a wealth of experience, coupled with my ability to speak in French and English, the Middle East called. Sreejith has been driving new revenue streams such as tour operators, government loyalty programs, partners and deliveries for the outlets as well as spearheading the re-launch of the multi-award-winning restaurant, Fish Market. Rotana has achieved a number of milestones as it continued its tenacious expansion over the past 12 months. Marks involvement was instrumental in the signing of Diriyah Gate Development Authority to launch Address Hotels + Resorts within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has allowed Emaar Hospitality Group to make its mark as one of the leading developments in the region. As travel started to rebound in 2021, Cordon remained optimistic and encouraged partnerships with industry peers and the public sector to rebuild the hospitality industry and ensure the safety of travellers, partners, and team members. NIKKI BEACH GLOBAL ANNOUNCES NEW CELEBRATION SUITE, ANISSA HELOU THE WINNER OF THE FOODICS ICON AWARD 2023, VALOR HOSPITALITY PARTNERS NAME CLUSTER GM FOR FOUR PROPERTIES ACROSS RADISSON AND WYNDHAM HOTELS, MYTHOS URBAN GREEK EATERY ARRIVING WITH DEEP ROOTS AND FRESH PERSPECTIVE, HILTON DUBAI JUMEIRAHS BURNS SUPPER SET TO BE THE BIGGEST IN DUBAI, KATA IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY DRY JANUARY. At a time when hospitality has shifted towards a more familiar path, Sofitel Dubai Downtown is carving its own set of rules. Youve mentioned in previous interviews that your management style involves looking after your team, what does that notion entail to you?Yes, I care deeply about my team and want to see them scale. 7 Management has tapped into the explosive power of this sector, resulting in a new payment option, where clients can pay with cryptocurrencies at all the Food and Beverages outlets. She has developed a household name that customers have come to know intimately, where friends and family gather regularly and where quality is constant. Additionally homegrown concepts such as The Theater and Lucias that have already proved ground-breaking players within the regional landscape. The successful launch of the new DNA is just the foundation of how we want to celebrate our service culture. In three months, the group has grown from one store to 12 restaurants across three brands and three markets. Most recently, Sreejith was promoted to Director of Food and Beverage at Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek in 2019, taking over meeting & events sales and the hygiene & stewarding departments in addition to his food and beverage responsibilities. Now, as homegrown concepts are being recognised more readily in Dubai, Rizwan is even more determined to expand Rikas Group in the UAE and abroad. Beginning with only seven staff members, the brand has grown to a team of 45 people who stand behind SLAWs mission to deliver only the best to its customers. He is selective about the projects he takes on and adopts a full-throttle approach in everything he does, reflected through his brands consistent and exponential growth. He leads his team with true passion to allow growth and evolution within the industry. As well as the strong CSR activities which include: supporting constantly the local community by generating funds during the stollen event to be donated; the funds raised to support the Red Crescent and Senses residential care; supporting the medical hospital crew during Covid by extending free meals for the them to support them during the peak time of the pandemic; and supporting various local school charities. Mehdi is always looking for ways to create the most memorable dining experiences for all guests as well as ensuring a great work environment for his dedicated team. Commented Maren Kuehl, General Manager, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. Paul Bridger has led Rove hotels since its first opening in Downtown Dubai. July 2022 set a milestone for the businessman, who launched Palazzo Hospitality, a new management company for luxury hotels, residential buildings and lifestyle brands that aims to reinvent the world of personalised luxury. With over 39 years in the hospitality world across Australia, Asia, & the Middle East in various senior management roles, Naim has launched and operated some of the worlds best Hotels, Resorts, Spas & Lifestyle Food & Beverage Concepts. Christope Schynder, one of the most experienced hoteliers in the Middle East and currently general manager of Sofitel the Palm, speaks to Breaking Travel News during ITB Berlin. In 2023, Hajj plans to continue growing Lavoya Group. Hailing from Lebanon, Fakhreddine has always been a visionary at heart. After 5 successful years, Atelier House Hospitality has established a firm foothold in the region as a high-quality boutique player in the market under Mahendras leadership. Box 55558 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Whatsapp: 971588070880 Tel: +97144556677 Fax: +97144556670 Email: H6541-RE@sofitel.com. This package includes a New Years Eve dinner at Les Cuisines and breakfast for two. The most challenging part of this role is to make sure all my colleagues are appreciated in the same manner and to constantly improve and provide a healthy work environment while maintaining a work-life balance. RHG also took home an award at this years Sustainability Innovation Awards for its Hydroponic Farm Project, in its commitment to contributing to the Net Zero by 2050 initiative that Dubai has set out. The group staff do their best to provide excellent service and meet guests expectations, making their stay memorable and delightful under the leadership of Artashes. I am honoured to carry this trust and responsibility and extend my gratitude to our owner, who is always supportive and keen to explore various new opportunities to expand our amenities and services. Her passion is directed tp those that have no time to make bone broth from scratch and to provide them with easier and healthier cooking solutions. His eye for detail and drive for success is acutely tangible in the success story each of these hotels have been since day one. Both hotels have a 5-star classification according to the international classification standards. General Manager's Assistant. He is also responsible for leading activities across operations, marketing, and administrative functions through an innovative approach and collaborative management style. His passion and expertise in the hospitality industry is unmatched; he is truly a one-of-a-kind leader. This project fuelled him to turn his entrepreneurial attention to something closer to home, co-founding VKD alongside business partner and best friend Khalil Dahmash in 2016. Elies experience and understanding of all aspects of the operation coupled with his drive, dedication, and passion for the industry have led to the success of the group. Strategic, engaged and result driven, Guy Hutchinson is responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction of Rotana and devising and implementing short- and long-term strategies to help the company realise its expansion plans. With a proven strategy focused on workplace culture, ESG and growth, achievements include: Team Members voted Hilton in the top 4 Best Workplaces in the UAE and KSA in 2022 making it the top-ranked hospitality company in both markets. In his past assignments he was actively engaged in local community projects and business councils, winning a Contribution to Culture award in the Marriott Business Council and Spirit to Serve Community award in Dubai. As the Vice President of Development, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Panos Loupasis has overseen a number of important developments in the region for the brand. Some of his key accomplishments include being: highly knowledgeable in operations, renovation, refurbishment, and improvement projects; instrumental in turn-around properties, projects and crisis management by driving take-over, rebranding, and revamping efforts; a successful executive in turn-around projects and crisis management; appointed several times by corporate office for related leadership roles; vital in pre-opening many hotels. I also significantly contributed to the Vineyard Hotel Group before taking to the skies. The first Sofitel in the United States opened in 1975 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Sofitel entered the US market with a French approach to . History. Wi-Fi gratis. He spent years working his way across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East plus a few years on cruise ships to get to where he is today. His kind and friendly demeanour combined with charismatic personality makes him approachable and well-trusted by his team which is reflected in the Associate Engagement results in 2021 where the hotel achieved 90% Engagement. Adib Moukheiber is best known for his time leading one of the regions most private and luxurious hospitality projects in the world, Zaya Nurai Island. Daves Hot Chicken, the LA-born street food sensation, backed by celebrities Drake and Samuel Jackson also broke a global sales record in the first week of operation in both Dubai and Qatar openings. Fathi Khogaly and Hyatt Hotels proved to be the complete match with their genuine common ideologies and beliefs, primarily being about care, which was also the epitome of Hyatts purpose we care for people so they can be their best. With 16 restaurants in South Africa and 9 in the United Arab Emirates, Natasha Sideris is an undisputed leader in the F&B Industry. The brand has carved out a new niche in the regions hospitality scene for its fuss free service, unique approach, and quick growth. We see families visiting from the UAE, the region, and other countries, but quite often the only offering is an extra bed. 2 min read15 September 2022. The Group is expanding regionally and internationally, with the Black Tap burger joint entering Riyadh in June of 2022, while METT Hotels & Resorts, with its first hotel in Bodrum, is eyeing new locations in other parts of the globe. By 2009, he had set up Kalys Management, a management investment firm focused on hospitality projects in the region; by 2011 it had grown and evolved into Sunset Hospitality Group. Skilled in business planning, management, hospitality management, customer service, and strategic planning. A visionary at heart, with a passion for creating new experiences and concepts, Rabih stepped out of the corporate world in 2015 to follow his long-standing aspirations to achieve great things in the F&B and entertainment industry. The company aims to be a 100-store operation by the end of 2024. Arriving in Dubai in 1998, Manhal established his first office in Dubai specialising in retail, where he owned and operated many fashion outlets in key malls across the UAE. At the forefront of development for the hotel group, Panos has personally signed up to 60 opportunities over his time at Wyndham, with the latest including the largest Tryp hotel with 672 rooms when signed and Wyndham Dubai Marina at 497 rooms. Guests who want to buy their bread the traditional way can also choose from a selection of fresh bakes. Hotelier Middle East is the leading destination for hospitality industry professionals covering hotelier news, hospitality news, hotel, events, business & travel news across Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & Middle East. Andrew is a seasoned F&B Director, bringing over 20 years of hospitality experience to the table. He has enabled Jumeirah Group to weather the greatest economic storm of the 21st century (COVID-19) and has already broken historical performance records for Jumeirah Group throughout its 25-year history in Q1 of 2022. Panos Panagis is a highly creative, detail oriented leader with a strong work ethic and passion for his job, he likes to challenge himself daily, whether it be cultivating his skills or developing talent in the Industry. Aleph Hospitality has earmarked a portfolio of 50 hotels in the Middle East and Africa by 2026. Although the hospitality industry has had one of its most difficult years in terms of cash flow, David had made it his priority to support those with financial concerns be it rent or other commitments, through temporary accommodation in one of the hotels or financial support where possible. Always looking for value in locations, concepts, and cuisines, Khemaney was a co-owner of Tribeca Canvas NYC, where he worked alongside Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to create a specialised restaurant focused on Japanese comfort food. Overcome complex . For Umut, that journey was a start to making Rya the intersection of culture, history, and rich Anatolian cuisine with polished modernity. Yigit Sezgin has lived around the globe in 8 cities during the last 25 years and held senior executive roles in multinational companies such as Hilton, Ritz Carlton and Radisson Hotel Group. One of these was putting LPM Restaurant & Bar Middle East on the map and being officially recognised in the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants Middle East and Africa debut list in 2022, ranking Dubai and Riyadh in 8th and 42nd place respectively. Beyond that, she is a restaurateur, passionate about creating a space that has beautiful food, stunning environments, and engaging service for every guest who walks through the door. My career in hospitality technically started when I worked at a family friends restaurant, as a teenager, to earn a bit of pocket money. 2021 was the year that Fakhreddine kept his finger firmly on the pulse of this ever-evolving city, whilst also setting his sights further afield. This is a great opportunity to discuss RiiSE as a proud female general manager at Sofitel and the Accor Group. These steppingstones simply laid the foundations, and later brought him to being appointed as the Hotel Manager in 2007 and 2009, and later General Manager in 2013 and 2016 of each property respectively. Moving forward, the highly ambitious Yannis is excited to open another venue in Oman, Barcelona, Marbella and Istanbul. Hutchinson joined Rotanas feted executive team with prestigious recognition of his own. Christophe Schnyder is a seasoned leader within the hospitality industry, with over 30 years of experience that spans across several iconic hotels around the globe, spending the last 20 years in Dubai, UAE. Banis hands-on and human leadership style has remained consistent, and Alephs company culture of empowerment has made it an attractive employer, with a hotel employee turnover below 5%. Situated on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, general manager Christophe Schnyder told Breaking Travel. obtaining great results during his period as general manager at SOFITEL Baru Calablanca Beach Resort. Sustainability has always been vital, as Cordon raised awareness of environmental responsibility and implemented sustainability programmes to reduce the hotels carbon footprint. Rixos Hotels is a fast, young, energetic, and growing brand and Cenk nverdi has been leading a successful and competitive team on a relentless quest to establish the brand as the leader in setting the stage for memorable 360 guest experiences. Through extensive market research, he is keen to introduce as many key countries and cities to the magic of COYA as possible. Whats the future looking like for the property, and how do you plan on moving forward following times of pandemic as Dubai opens its doors to the world?Its indeed an exciting opportunity to be the general manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown. A hospitality veteran of more than 20 years, Slim Zaianes career path has taken him from Geneva to London to Dubai in senior management roles with several luxury hotel brands. All-in-all Alokis marketing prowess has resulted in FIVE Hotels and Resorts in Dubai successfully welcoming over 3.79mn guests of over 192 nationalities to FIVEs award-winning F&B venues and over 4000 events with over 360 top DJs in 1,784 days. RiiSE isnt just committed to gender equality, though, its also dedicated to the equal representation of global cultures and ages. Tim is considered a hospitality heavyweight not only for his achievements, but mostly for his visionary leadership to helm not only one of Dubais, but one of the worlds leading entertainment destination resorts. From controlling expenses, repurposing the hotel for essential service use, and temporary closure of another, David has had many factors to consider, but never forgot his responsibility towards his team members. His start has been something to behold. Throughout his career, Keffer has been the recipient of several prestigious awards including Continent General Manager of the Year 2012, Continent Hotel of the Year 2011, Global Hotel of the Year for 2011, three individual recognitions for Leadership and Engagement Excellence between 2010 and 2012, Food and Beverage Excellence in 2011, Operational Excellence in Asia Pacific Region 2005 and a special award for Investor in People in Middle East and Africa, 2011. Giacomo is solution-focused with those relying on him. Due to Richards outstanding business strategies and leadership, all properties within the group have seen a remarkable growth in the year-to-date numbers, looking at the Revenue Generation Index, we saw a 76% growth against last year at Jannah Marina Hotel Apartments, 129% growth at EDGE Creekside Hotel and 10% growth Jannah Burj Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi. 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