Fax +480.502.9492. He is instrumental in nurturing sound relationships with owners, securing the best possible locations, negotiating, and formalising contractual agreements, and appointing teams to reflect the ethos of the brands. Lavoya will end the year with 14 locations and will double that by the end of 2023. As a result, the Group is now present in 9 countries across 26 brands with a proven record in delivering a blend of high-quality services at exceptional locations. The hotels e-commerce platform has generated millions in revenue. Weaving Sofitel Dubai Downtowns world-renowned hospitality into every minute detail, they will also enjoy a butler on call to collect their shopping bags from Dubai Mall. F&B revenue increased, too, as Palazzo Versace Dubai came up with unique concepts that proved to be successful among UAE residents. Sofitel Luxury Hotels celebrated the inauguration of Sofitel The Palm Dubai as its flagship Dubai property in a lavish opening ceremony in November 2013. 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. Although he has seen many successes over the years, these are a few of the most recent achievements to date: He successfully navigated Atlantis, The Palm through some of the most challenging years in hospitality history, not only to survive but to thrive, resulting in 2021 being the best year financially for the company since opening in 2008 (whilst also caring for over 3,000 colleagues). Panos overall character makes him a role model for young hoteliers and a leader in the hospitality industry. In addition to working as GM at Hormuz Grand Muscat, A Radisson Collection Hotel, one of the most iconic properties in the capital, Panos Panagis contributions to Radisson Hotel Group extend far beyond one five-star luxury hotel with 231 rooms. 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. Everyone in the team has been a big part of supporting the wellbeing of others amidst the social distancing. If you were to ask Bill to pinpoint his favourite achievements, the avid animal lover would shout out the cat shelter project he has been part of lately. 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. As a second-generation restauranteur, Umut has the makings of a phenomenal restauranteur in his blood. A passionate and driven individual with an innate vision for the F&B scene on a global scale, Umut still has some tricks to spare to impress the audience of the region with his creative culinary concepts. Thanks to his astute vision and leadership, Five Guys in Saudi Arabia currently outperforms all the brands global counterparts in sales and revenue. And like a true mentor, Bill was overjoyed when promoting Nick Patmore (ex. 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. Breaking Travel News chats with Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel Dubai the Palm, as the hotel is honoured by voters at the World Travel Awards. During the pandemic, Tim took the move to embark on the worlds largest waterpark expansion and increased the waterpark by a third, so that with an additional tower and 28 new rides and attractions, were now home to the largest waterpark in the world offering over 105 different experiences to our guests. LArt de Nol is our hotels theme and its centred around joie de vivre (the joy of living). Another unique offering, the signature Sofitel candle ritual when can guests expect to witness it at Sofitel Dubai Downtown?Inspired by the enchanting lights of Paris and the countrys tradition of lighting gas lamps before electricity became mainstream, Sofitel Dubai Downtown strives to whisk its guests away to another world in time with our Candle Ritual. Giacomos engagement with guests and team members alike are unique and personal. Sunset welcomed the year 2022 with the opening of DREAM, a dinner and show concept that received amazing reviews from guests and the media worldwide. 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. In the last 12 months, Marriott has grown its portfolio in the region with the addition of more than 25 properties. Recent projects have included spearheading the 2020 launch of the UAEs first kosher restaurant and the opening of a dedicated salon area within Armani/SPA. Seventeen years after opening the first tashas caf, Natasha has created several formidable brands, expanded internationally, published two best-selling cookbooks, and changed the lives of thousands of team members along the way. Our New Year staycation package starts from AED 1,999 and features a room with an unrivalled view of the fireworks and Downtown Dubai. It has been fully booked every Friday since it launched in July 2020. This also achieved the Guinness World Record for the worlds largest painting. Over the last years, Palazzo Versace Dubais managing director Monther Darwish put the property on the map, coming up with innovative campaigns aimed at increasing occupancy and revenue. During his time at Zaya Nurai Island he achieved great success in terms of revenue and worldwide recognition and managed to generate strong performance during COVID in 2020 and 2021 before assuming his current role as CEO of Zaya Hospitality where he leads the organisation to new heights with his vast experience and leadership skills. He is a strong business development professional graduated from Yerevan State University and Public Administration Academy. A clear success is the way Mark lead and managed the region during the difficult period of Covid. Both hotels have a 5-star classification according to the international classification standards. 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. I also significantly contributed to the Vineyard Hotel Group before taking to the skies. 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. Manhal went on to become the senior business director head for the Middle East and North African region, where he led FMCG brands for prominent companies such as Reckkit Benkcizer, P&G, etc. My leadership style involves keeping them motivated and energised, but also making time to address any issues, giving them the attention and compassion they need. Executive Assistant to General Manager. During his time with these exclusive properties, Naim was instrumental in nurturing sound relationships with owners, securing the best possible locations, negotiating, and formalising contractual agreements, and appointing teams to infuse and reflect the ethos of the brands. The award-winning Sofitel Dubai the Palm has recently appointed a new reservation manager. Under Ban Haddads visionary guidance, Aleph Hospitality almost doubled its revenues over the past 12 months driven by the groups portfolio expansion. The property celebrates local culture and tradition, along with French flair; what sort of challenges do you face in operations and management when bringing those two focal points together, and what are some of the intricacies you address while leading Sofitel Dubai Downtown?Our team is multicultural and hails from various parts of the world; we take great pride in our employee orientation and immerse them in the best aspects of both French and Emirati culture, while still honouring their own. He has also achieved a selection of awards from reputable publications and organizations recently including Hospitality Entrepreneur of the year at the Leaders in Hospitality Awards by Hotel & Catering in March 2022, a Gold Entrepreneur of the Year award in December 2021 as well as F&B Heavyweight at the Leaders in Hospitality Awards by Hotel & Catering in November 2021. Our location in Downtown Dubai, which is a short drive away from the beach and tourist attractions, makes it even more family-friendly. 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. Guests can have some fun in the sun, while exploring live food and drinks stations and sipping on festive cocktails in the pool. By 2022, Fathi Khogaly added to Grand Hyatt Dubais extensive fleet of facilities. Looking back, the teams have not only made it through 2020 with a smile, but they have also been able to achieve budget and forecast on the second half of 2020, a remarkable achievement given the circumstances. mayo 29, 2022 . Taking the lead for three hotel openings with total 1046 rooms within 4 years, in a competitive market, wasnt tough enough, the biggest challenge has been the uncertainty of the past 16 months. He began his progressive career in the UK in 2003 as General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport which, at the time, was Rezidors largest hotel in the UK and where he successfully positioned the hotel in the groups top 20 performing hotels worldwide. Its a modern representation of French hospitality sophisticated without being pretentious, coquettish without being cheeky. Now, at the age of 26, Hersh can proudly say that he has become that successful young businessman he once dreamt of. It has been recognised by high luxury brands as their preferred venue to host the most celebrated events in the UAE. He continues to lead FIVEs portfolio, focusing on dynamic growth and bringing even more luxury lifestyle concepts to life. 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. Sofitel Dubai Downtown is home to many F&B concepts, including L Apero, what would you say differentiates your venues from others in Dubai?French hospitality courses through Sofitel Dubai Downtowns veins. 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. 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. With a passion for food and an entrepreneurial mindset, Manhal exploded onto the F&B sector full of creative, innovative ideas and thus Awj Investments was born. This industry requires you to know yourself and your mission. Kids enjoy a complimentary brunch and pool access (up to six years old) and its AED 99 for kids aged seven to 12. For guests staying with us, we have a Christmas Eve staycation and dining package for AED 1,250. Guests who want to buy their bread the traditional way can also choose from a selection of fresh bakes. I enjoyed all aspects of my role there from interacting with the F&B team to seeing happy customers leave with a smile. This immersion in 5-star luxury hotel culture has given me a deep understanding of the industrys DNA, and how to take it to greater heights. 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. For Umut, that journey was a start to making Rya the intersection of culture, history, and rich Anatolian cuisine with polished modernity. For the last 13 years, he has worked tirelessly to introduce new hospitality concepts that bring people together to create memorable experiences. We want children to enjoy their stay at our hotel as much as their parents; they are making precious childhood memories after all. Celebrating its first ten years in 2022, SHG aims to reach over 50 operating venues in 14 countries and will continue to expand with a robust pipeline of new openings for 2023 and beyond, not only in the Middle East but also in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Morocco, to name a few, confirming its status as the leader in hospitality management in the UAE. He quickly embraced the digital transformation of the hospitality industry and enabled the hotel to swiftly integrate two technologies that helped drive incremental revenue and improve customer journey. In three months, the group has grown from one store to 12 restaurants across three brands and three markets. Richard has contributed to many achievements towards the groups development, reputation, positive RGI results, overall improvement and much more. Accor. Plans are in force to broaden their reach and capability in the Middle East. She founded Nara Desert Escape in 2018 with a lounge and a table in the middle of the desert with the aim to create a bespoke, eco-friendly, and sustainable a la carte desert camp experience. 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. . Sreejith Purushan has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The lowercase ii in RiiSE symbolises men and women working together to bring equality to the industry. In addition, he provides executive oversight of all aspects of Rotanas day-to-day operations. Kunming, Yunnan, China. The bathrooms have luxurious mini versions of the classics plush kids bathrobes, cosy slippers, and two sets of Lanvin toiletries. RiiSE isnt just committed to gender equality, though, its also dedicated to the equal representation of global cultures and ages. LApero, our new lounge bar, is inspired by French countryside aesthetics, while serving terroir-style food and drinks. 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. Sandeep Walia is the Chief Operating Officer for Marriott International in the Middle East. Founder Hadil, is a certified holistic nutrition and a Gut Health specialist who is passionate about supporting and catering to busy mothers and fitness fanatics. During his tenure at Hormuz Grand Muscat, Panos led his team to achieve several awards, including World Luxury Hotel & Restaurant Awards for Luxury Hotel in Oman & Luxury Restaurant in Oman. He has implemented various organisational changes to make business agile and adaptive to the current market trends, while maintaining and creating long-lasting relationships with partners and guests. After two years in Thailand, I had my eyes set on Vietnam, where I worked with The Pullman Hotel in Saigon. Beginning his career in the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Keffer joined Marriott International in his home state of Tennessee sometime later, followed by positions in Florida and New York. Her expertise in concept developing, feasibility, food & beverage, business planning, operations management, and turnkey, has been a strong force behind over 60 successful restaurants all over the world. I was promoted to deputy general manager after 18 months and later served as the general manager for two years. In his time in the Middle East, Andrew has a proven track record with a ranger of 5 Star Hotels, from Corporate City Hotels, boutique hotels and now a luxury beach resort. Regarding revenue generation, Bill and his team adapted the hotels sales strategy during the pandemic, diversifying into long stay business for the hotel as well as reaching out to new markets, such as Israel. The brand has carved out a new niche in the regions hospitality scene for its fuss free service, unique approach, and quick growth. Its within walking and driving distance to popular tourist and cultural destinations in the area and city. Under Antonio Gonzalezs leadership, Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) achieved excellent results, with overall business growing massively, making it one of the UAEs most reputable hospitality investment and management companies. Richard Haddad has years of experience in the hospitality industry and has been the CEO of Jannah Hotels & Resorts for the last 4 years, in his reign we have seen many improvements across different fields and departments, including his strategic planning skills which impacted the increase of the groups profits, helping to maintain and grow the reputation of each hotel. Darwish says: Being an independent property gives you the freedom to experiment and thats the beauty of Palazzo Versace Dubai. Its no coincidence that the group has been repeatedly recognised as the regions guests choice. 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. 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. Lavoyas most recent launch, Joe & The Juice, has already cemented itself in the UAE dining scene, with the first two stores in Dubai rocketing to the top of the global locations, ahead of cities such as London, New York, and Paris. With 16 restaurants in South Africa and 9 in the United Arab Emirates, Natasha Sideris is an undisputed leader in the F&B Industry. 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. The international hoteliers career is notable for its creative leadership and his success in change management, repositioning, and building high performing teams. From. 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. This makes a familys stay at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown even more enjoyable. 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. Throughout his tenure as CEO, Mark has led the team through a global crisis, while ensuring results were delivered, team members were taken care of, partners were supported, and guests were reassured. Our vision is to develop new features and highlights to keep adapting to existing guests demands and new market needs. The hotelier has almost three decades of experience with Accor. 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. Each brand has distinctive characteristics bold, charming, stylish, gracious, vibrant, all with Davids personal touches. Timothy Kelly, the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Atlantis Resorts and Residences has grown the business from strength to strength after coming on board in November 2017. With career spanned over 2.5 decades and counting, served in three continents for multiple owners and at the iconic properties backed with numerous awards and accolades, Bills committed and dedication to the industry is truly legendary. Moving forward, the highly ambitious Yannis is excited to open another venue in Oman, Barcelona, Marbella and Istanbul. Quality and perfection are at the heart of her brand and are the core pillars behind Natashas success as an entrepreneur and restaurateur. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization UAE (YPO) UAE Chapter and board member of the Global Smile Foundation. Additionally homegrown concepts such as The Theater and Lucias that have already proved ground-breaking players within the regional landscape. But lets briefly return to my time at the family friends restaurant. 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. Achieving LEED platinum accreditation for the hotel and supporting ALUMNIs from different international hotel management schools to integrate the hotel industry once newly graduated is one of Slims priorities, along with ongoing mentoring and development plans to the senior management team resulting in reducing turnover. 2020 was a wonderful opportunity for Atlantis to give back to the community from a social standpoint and had the opportunity to do so in the partnership with the world-renowned artist Sacha Jafri. This was successfully done, where the outcomes were quite remarkable. 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. We take guests to France from the moment they step inside. Yigit holds a Masters Degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelors Degree in Business Management, from Bosphorus University in Istanbul. Awj set out on its culinary journey with five unique concepts, all strategically located across popular tourist and dining destinations in Dubai. Popular for his approachability and willingness to mentor staff at all levels with the little details as well as critical matters, he has mentored many protgs over the years, from junior levels to those in middle management positions. This has been achieved through restructuring the organisation, prioritising equal representation of women across the business, investment in talent and realignment of roles to foster a more agile business that can respond to the changing market and consumer dynamics, and identifying opportune moments to invest in product and guest experiences to expand the brand offering, delivering strong financial and reputational results. It is Thomas overall character that exemplifies him as a leader in the hospitality industry and as a role model for many young hoteliers on the rise. Today, the companys portfolio includes over 100 franchised restaurants across the Arab-speaking world, employing more than 3,000 individuals. His first restaurant at the age of 24 was awarded Best Restaurant in Turkey, and through hard work and determination, his ventures collated several global accolades. He is also committed to ensuring strong levels of productivity and resource use efficiency. Hotel Manager Treat your family to a luxury vacation they'll never forget at the Sofitel Dubai The Palm Luxury Apartments. General Manager Sofitel Luxury Hotels 2012 - 20229 10 Dubai Pre-opening Sofitel Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa GM ACCORHOTELS 2012 - 20164 . What makes Hakan distinguished is his mindset and personality. Being a renowned DIFC institution for the past 10 years, the Italian venue has made its mark as an icon with its heritage and presence in the market as an original trendsetter. Under his leadership, the hotel achieved widespread global awards including 27 service-related accolades in 2018. Catering to international business travellers, expats and local guests from Dubai, the UAE, and the GCC, Sofitel Dubai Downtown offers a memorable and comfortable stay for business travellers and a family-friendly experience for guests with children. His passion and expertise in the hospitality industry is unmatched; he is truly a one-of-a-kind leader. As we look towards Q3 2021, I will be focused on driving key activities and ensuring the smooth operation of all services offered at Sofitel Dubai The Palm, budgeting and overall communications". Inspired by his passion for wines and food from the start of his career, his priority has always been to ensure that his team and his customers are always satisfied. Sreejith was able to secure an exclusive catering contract with Expo 2020. He then took on several leadership roles in two of the groups key properties in London before making Dubai his home in 2015, taking on the role of Regional Director of Middle East & Africa (MEA). Varun and his team have been able to keep Miss Lilys ontop of its game for the past 6 yearsOne of Varuns greatest achievements in his career is the creation of his homegrown concept Honeycomb Hifi. General Manager, Sofitel The Palm Dubai. China soon followed, with my role as the hotel manager for the Sofitel Wanda Hotel in Beijing. Throughout the past year, the tourism and hospitality industry has very evidently been impacted by the crisis, leading to most hotels across the globe choosing to temporarily close due to low occupancy or restrictions. 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. Were working towards our current goals, while also building a much better world. French-born Nicolas Budzynski describes himself as a dynamic and self-driven restaurant professional with a passion for delivering unique experiences to my guests. As a goal-oriented individual, he handles challenges with finesse with a forte in project and change management as alongside creating new concepts. We have ten rooms of this kind across various floors. Our Buy Now, Pay Later idea was a tactic to attract younger guests, the new generation who like to experience luxury with ease of purchase. His journey with Rove Hotels started in 2016 at the brands first opening and he has been overseeing the initiation, planning, and achievement of the brands objectives since. Andrew leads with a passion for food & beverage and people. Spearheading the companys expansion, Hutchinson led the introduction of 28 new hotels across 13 markets, launched a franchise model for the Group and oversaw the opening of new Global Sales offices in Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, and Istanbul to drive business from these key markets. 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. Apart from the above David is also involved in facilitating the introduction of few international brands into Dubai in 2023. Sofitel The Palm reveals senior management team. In 2023, Hajj plans to continue growing Lavoya Group. 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. With a keen on eye on customer experience Christophe worked closely with the owning company to drive profitable long-term investment into the hotel that will continue to enhance the guest experience in an ever evolving Dubai hospitality scene. . He has also led a number of projects namely: The integration of Turkey and India into the Middle East and Africa region in 2021 adding more than 100 properties to the existing portfolio; the integration of Rixos brand global management under his leadership into the Dubai IMEA office; launch of ALL Accor Live Limitless; creation and launch of Kitch In in 2021; and the launch of the All Inclusive Platform following the success of the Rixos Brand. 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