Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has appointed Stefanie Trombetta as the new Cluster Director of Revenue for Fairmont Dubai, Ajman, and Fujairah. Stefanie will spearhead revenue optimization initiatives, leveraging her extensive industry expertise to guide and direct department heads towards optimal revenue opportunities.
Mariun Van Rooyen has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa. Van Rooyen’s Maldivian adventure commenced in 2020, iconic destinations like Velassaru Maldives and Lux South Ari Atoll.
Ultima Collection recently announced the appointment of a new leadership team to spearhead the brand’s expansion. Petar Krstic has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Krstic accumulated substantial experience in diverse leadership positions over the past 20 years. He has also held leadership positions with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Relais & Chateaux, and Mandarin Oriental. Sven Flory has been appointed as the new Chief Commercial Officer. Flory brings a high level of expertise, having worked with renowned luxury hotel establishments over the last 10 years.
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort appoints Prabhash Prabhakaran as Executive Chef. Prabhakaran brings over two decades of experience working for some of the world’s most luxurious hospitality brands. His first stint in the UAE was with Jumeirah in 2001.
Six Senses Zighy Bay, in Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula, promotes Diletta Guarino, as the new General Manager. A passionate hotelier with over 20 years of international luxury and ultra-luxury experience, Guarino initially joined the property in 2021 as Resort Manager.
Jafar Abu Baji has been appointed as General Manager of Andaz Doha. Prior to this, he was the Hotel Manager at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Abu Baji, a seasoned hospitality professional, brings with him almost two decades of dedicated service with the Hyatt brand.
IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Rabih Al Atrash as General Manager of Arabella Beach Hotel, Kuwait, Vignette Collection. Al Atrash holds over 25 years of commercial and operational experience in the hospitality sectors, in key leadership positions, across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai announces the promotion of Jan Attallah to Director of Sales & Marketing. Attallah brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, having previously served as Cluster Director of Sales for All Segments at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai.