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Rosalind Parsk takes up new executive chef role
Rosalind Parsk has been appointed executive chef at the Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community following four years with Jumeirah Group. Chef Parsk commented: “I am delighted to begin 2017 with the Marriott family in my new role as executive chef at the Courtyard Green Community. I look forward to serving the community and food
Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center appoints new GM
Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi, has appointed Matthias Widor as its new general manager. “I believe that this is going to be a very exciting and fun journey, with an amazingly talented team made up of diverse nationalities all of who are focused on the goal, we have for the Courtyard by
Sheraton Oman reopens following extensive renovations
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts has reopened the Sheraton Oman following a transformative renovation of its guestrooms, public spaces and food and beverage offerings. Owned by Al Hashar Hotels LLC, under the umbrella of Al Hashar Group, and in association with Twenty14 Holdings, the 230-room hotel has been a landmark in Muscat for over three decades
Catering interview: JW Marriott Hotel Dubai
After 23 years on the market, JW Marriott Hotel Dubai is one of the most established caterers in the emirate, partnering with the likes of the Rugby Sevens, Dubai World Cup, and a host of world-class concerts. Today the team is focused on ramping up its portfolio and expanding into new UAE locations, all the
Marriott Al Jaddaf appoints Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences expert as new spa manager
Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai has appointed Anand Kumar as the new spa manager of Saray Spa, where he will manage and lead the operational, strategic and financial performance of Saray Spa and Health Club. Kumar brings with him over 13 years of experience in the spa and hospitality industry having previously worked as the
Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites hires new chef
The Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites in Dubai Marina, has appointed Chadi Terro as executive chef. Originally from Barja, Lebanon, Terro started his career at Le Meridien Beirut, Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut, before moving to InterContinental Doha as sous chef of Fish Market, the hotel’s award-winning seafood restaurant. He later moved to the UAE where
Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek names new GM
Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek has appointed Brian Nourollahi as the new general manager of the property. Nourollahi joins from the Marriott Executive Apartments Addis Ababa, the first Marriott property in the capital of Ethiopia where he also held the position of General Manager. A seasoned hotelier, Nourollahi brings with him strong background knowledge of
JW Marriott Marquis reports 13% revenue increase in 2015
The world’s tallest hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai has revealed that it saw revenue up by 13% in 2015. The 5-star hotel experienced an inventory increase of 22% during the year and yet occupancies across its 1608 rooms remained constant and in excess of 73%. The hotel also hit 100% occupancy on more than 45
Qatar-born chef joins Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf
Chef Essam Nabhan has been appointed as executive chef at Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai and Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf, Dubai. In his new role, the Doha-born chef is overseeing six restaurants and bars. Nabhan trained at Culinary Arts from Ismaila Hotel Institute before joining Doha Sheraton Hotel’s fine dining team in 1993. Six
Canadian rock and roll concept Weslodge opens in Dubai
Canadian saloon-inspired concept, Weslodge Saloon has opened at the JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay. Icon Legacy Hospitality and INK Entertainment, both from Canada, joined forces with Icon Arabia and Daman Investments to bring Weslodge to Dubai. The brand, which defines itself as ‘rock and roll chic’ features North American cuisine and hip hop and
