The authentic vessel, shipped from Thailand, will be making several trips every day from the beach resort’s private jetty, through the bottom of the Palm Jumeirah and over to Dubai Marina on the city’s mainland.
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection
The hotel also welcomes a new Consultant General Manager, Rick Zeolla who will lead the beachfront property with more than 25 years of hospitality experience and welcome guests looking for a bespoke travel experience.
Swiss-Belhotel Corniche marks brands debut in Abu Dhabi
The 20-storey Swiss-Belhotel Corniche Abu Dhabi offers sweeping sea views, and its 189 rooms and suites provide a mix of attractive styles.
Vincent Hoogewijs new GM of Four Seasons Hotel Amman
As Regional Vice President and General Manager, Hoogewijs is putting his global experience to work on a top-to-bottom renovation of Four Seasons Hotel Amman.
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights officially opened
The 464-room hotel features a spacious lobby filled with 1,000 square meters of plant walls, flowers and greenery, along with soothing water features and a towering glass ceiling embossed with Swarovski crystals.
Matthias Geoffroy to head Revenue Management teams at two Rotana properties
After starting out in F&B, Geoffroy made a career switch to Revenue Management and has worked with international hotel brands such as InterContinental Hotels and Hilton Worldwide.
Amir Lababedi named VP for Development, Middle East and South Asia at Mövenpick
Although Mövenpick already has a significant presence in the Middle East with 29 properties currently in operation, this appointment highlights its intention to grow by adding more destinations to its portfolio.
Gordon James Gorman takes position as GM at Holiday Inn Al Qasr, Riyadh
Gorman brings to his second Riyadh posting 35 years of hospitality management experience gained with international hotel brands, including Holiday Inn Hotels in Bahrain and Bangkok.
IHG partners with Pernod Ricard to celebrate 150 years of cocktail mixology
The refreshed cocktail menus are accompanied by a wider revamp of the hotels’ bar snack menus.
Carlson Rezidor announces two new properties in the Middle East
Expansion includes the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City; UAE (opening in Q1 2017) and the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Jeddah Gate; Saudi Arabia (opening in Q1 2018).
