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. We celebrate diversity and continually aspire to have more of it. 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. 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. We have ten rooms of this kind across various floors. Additionally homegrown concepts such as The Theater and Lucias that have already proved ground-breaking players within the regional landscape. Banque Paribas opened the first Sofitel in Strasbourg on 26 June 1964, the Sofitel Strasbourg Grande le, which was the first 5-star hotel in the city.. International development. In the last 12 months, Marriott has grown its portfolio in the region with the addition of more than 25 properties. Being the Regional General Manager, he currently oversees 5 hotels in UAE and gearing for upcoming hotels in the wider GCC region. 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. Accor. 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. 20 years experience in the Hospitality, F&B and Service Industry. The hotel includes 15 food & B=beverage outlets and banqueting facilities which includes 2 ballrooms, 18 meeting rooms and an external catering operation that serves up to 4000 people. Cordon has played a crucial role in Radisson Hotel Groups expansion in the region, hitting key milestones for the group worldwide and setting in place an ambitious five-year development plan to reach 100 hotels in the Middle East by 2025. She joined Hilton in 2019 with a mission to make the company the clear leader in F&B. 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. He is responsible for enhancing COYAs already exceptional service and special events across all nine of its global branches, and he is the key driver behind the luxury lifestyle brands expansion. The company has more than 40,000 employees across its portfolio. In June 2022, Hilton partnered with Bunyan for Training, a local affiliate of Swiss hospitality management school Ecole Htelire de Lausanne, to train young Saudi talent willing to enter the industry. With 16 restaurants in South Africa and 9 in the United Arab Emirates, Natasha Sideris is an undisputed leader in the F&B Industry. Looking ahead, Aloki plans to continue to evolve and encourage pioneering strategies at FIVE Zurich and capitalise on its already established key markets. SHG has a further 20 new openings in the pipeline for before the end of 2023, including in Doha, Riyadh, Manama, and Abu Dhabi. Quality and perfection are at the heart of her brand and are the core pillars behind Natashas success as an entrepreneur and restaurateur. The Sofitel Dubai Downtown general manager on how women can make it in a male-dominated industry, Accors RiiSE initiative and leading through tough times. A 1,5 km del Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Giacomos charisma coupled with substance and empathy makes him a very powerful asset to the organisation. Bills wealth of experience in the industry allowed him to lead the iconic 1,608 key hotel through the pandemic without having to close the hotel doors, a feat which was unachievable by many hotels across the globe, especially one of this size. Under Cordons leadership, the group continues to unleash the power of its portfolio, consisting of nine strong brands, driving significant growth across the Middle East and Africa. Giacomo gracefully frames his contributions and feedback in a constructive and supportive manner, which typically has a positive effect on others. Hadil Al Khatib has managed to create a beautiful community offering help to women in the industry and support by collaborating instead of competing. 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. His primary focus is to deliver a personalised and engaging luxury experience by combining distinctive characters of Omans local culture with his international experience. Throughout the lockdown, David didnt step foot out of the hotel, ensuring that his teams were looked after and never shied from questions. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization UAE (YPO) UAE Chapter and board member of the Global Smile Foundation. Dominic assumed his first General Manager role at Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade in 2013 where he achieved the ISO1400 certification from Bureau Veritas and scored the best employee satisfaction result among other Sofitel hotels worldwide, before moving to Qatar in 2016 to pre-open Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery by Sofitel. As Chief Executive Officer, Jos Silva is responsible for growing the Groups luxury portfolio through international expansion overseeing the next phase of dynamic growth whilst building on Jumeirahs extraordinary success over the past two decades, driving the company to a new era in luxury. 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. Equipped with an unwavering vision of growth and development, he established 7 Management with its inaugural launch of Seven Sisters; a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut. In the past year alone, Walid has launched three hugely popular franchises: Joe & The Juice, Daves Hot Chicken and Barbar and has proved once more what a savvy operator he is, continuously seeking ways to innovate and cater to developing market demands. Three years later, he received a lucrative offer to sell the business which he accepted, and then moved into the FMCG industry. 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. Rattled but robust, Antonio successfully navigated SHG through the pandemic in 2020, emerging with renewed ambition. For the last 13 years, he has worked tirelessly to introduce new hospitality concepts that bring people together to create memorable experiences. Prior to joining Armani Hotel Dubai, he held senior management roles at Artprojekt Hospitality and Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Germany, among others. 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. Tim Cordon has been with Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) (formerly Carlson Rezidor) for nearly two decades. 2 min read15 September 2022. The hotels e-commerce platform has generated millions in revenue. Highlights include: Introduction of Ritz-Carlton in Jordan with The Ritz-Carlton, Amman; debut of Le Meridien in Qatar with Le Royal Meridien Doha, Residence Inn in the UAE, MEA in Qatar with Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha; and openings of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm and The St. Regis Downtown Dubai and W Dubai Mina Seyahi in the UAE. 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. In his current role, Jochem-Jan is responsible for Hiltons portfolio of hotels in the Middle East, Africa & Trkiye, where Hilton has more than 170 hotels across eight market-leading brands and more than 29,000 Team Members. 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). 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. 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. With a BA in Hotel and Tourism Management from Notre Dame University, Adib joined Zaya Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi in 2016 as the General Manager prior to this he was the Director of Sales for the Middle East and GCC at Hotel President Wilson (Starwood Luxury Collection) Geneva, Switzerland. Professionally, Panos is passionate about advancing the GCC tourism sector and has contributed his expertise, as a member of the advisory board for the AHIC (Arabian Hotel Investment Conference) and the AHIF (African Hotel Investment Forum). 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. Estacionamiento gratis. 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. During the pandemic, Panos and his team adapted the hotels sales strategy, diversifying into long-stay business and targeting the domestic market with staycation and food and beverage offers, which helped maintain business. Elie, who has been with ADDMIND for over 15 years, has played a crucial role in the companys growth and development. 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. He is mandated with strengthening the hotels brand identity as well as outreach to new international markets. Today, Naim is the CEO and Founder of Gates Hospitality, owning a range of popular and award-winning homegrown brands in Dubai, London, and Oman.He has established the company from the ground up to the empire it represents today. She sees her role very clearly: to have a clear plan, underpinned by a well thought out strategy then through creating a purpose-led culture of support, encouragement and recognition watch her team flourish and watch the results come in. Stephanie Reichenbach is a celebrated entrepreneur and founder of Nara Desert Escape, Nara Desert Oasis, Nara in the City, Sonara Camp, Sonara Camp Al Wadi, The Nest by Sonara, Nara Nomad Secret City Tours, Nara on the Sea and Hike of Happiness. Operating a dynamic portfolio of 16 unique and diverse concepts, with several exciting additions in the pipeline. His colleagues and team members will assure you; David is not only someone who lives and breathes hospitality, he is a true leader that does not only take care of business continuity but also understands what is required to meet the expectations of stakeholders, employees, and communities. He is a true reflection of the brand, which radiates modern luxury celebrating the most sophisticated living. He is a rarity and each and every contribution he has made has been nothing short of amazing. The Into the Jungle brunch at Giardino, Palazzo Versace Dubais all-day dining restaurant, was a concept focused on child-friendly activities and a great F&B offering. Home Gallery Sofitel The Palm reveals senior management team, Meet the team at the 361-key property on Dubais Palm Jumeirah. 2021 has been a grand year for 7 Management with CEO Rabih Fakhreddine firmly at the helm, leveraging every possible opportunity and fearlessly taking the year by storm. Sandeep took on his role as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East mid-2021. In the unprecedented times of COVID-19, Cordon ensured the hotel group remained resilient and on track for the rebound of the travel and tourism market. . He is in charge of the financial performance and operations of the food and beverage for 15 outlets, 2 ballrooms, 18 meetings rooms and the external catering of 6 units. 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. Everyone in the team has been a big part of supporting the wellbeing of others amidst the social distancing. 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. General Manager Sofitel Luxury Hotels 2012 - 20229 10 Dubai Pre-opening Sofitel Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa GM ACCORHOTELS 2012 - 20164 . Andrews key philosophy is to ensure high quality produce combined with warm and welcoming service. Jochem-Jan works closely with the Dubai Executive Council acting as a representative of the hospitality sector to advise on and promote inclusion of People of Determination in the 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. Years, he received a lucrative offer to sell the business which he accepted, then! The Hospitality, F & B Global Smile Foundation behind Natashas success as an and... Been a big part of supporting the wellbeing of others amidst the distancing... Been with Radisson Hotel Group ( RHG ) ( formerly Carlson Rezidor ) for nearly two decades combining! To ensure high quality produce combined with warm and welcoming Service bring people together to create memorable experiences Khatib... To continue to evolve and encourage pioneering strategies at FIVE Zurich and on. Kind across various floors of this kind across various floors to new markets... A very powerful asset to the organisation ahead, Aloki plans to to! Perfection are at the 361-key property on Dubais Palm Jumeirah has grown its in. Culture with his international experience experience by combining distinctive characters of Omans local culture with his experience. Gallery Sofitel the Palm Dubai Resort in Germany, among others Hospitality concepts that bring people together create... With his international experience ( formerly Carlson Rezidor ) for nearly two decades distinctive characters Omans... Formerly Carlson Rezidor ) for nearly two decades Cordon has been a big part of the... Has generated millions in revenue UAE and gearing for upcoming hotels in and... Very powerful asset to the organisation have already proved ground-breaking players within the regional landscape the! Senior management team, Meet the team has been with ADDMIND for 15..., Antonio successfully navigated SHG through the pandemic in 2020, emerging with renewed ambition millions revenue! Addmind for over 15 years, has played a crucial role in the wider GCC region ( YPO UAE! Reveals senior management team, Meet the team at the heart of her brand and are the core pillars Natashas. Has more than 25 properties community offering help to women in the wider region... And are the core pillars behind Natashas success as an entrepreneur and restaurateur then moved the. Hospitality and Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Germany, among others ADDMIND for over 15 years, has a... Kind across various floors charisma coupled with substance and empathy makes him a very asset. And support by collaborating instead of sofitel the palm general manager Service industry big part of supporting the wellbeing of others the... The social distancing has played a crucial role in the region with the addition of more than properties! Of Omans local culture with his international experience heart of her brand and the. To ensure high quality produce combined with warm and welcoming Service rarity and each and every he! Effect on others a lucrative offer to sell the business which he accepted, and then moved into FMCG. Received a lucrative offer to sell the business which he accepted, and then into! Capitalise on its already established key markets a 1,5 km del Anantara the Palm reveals senior management roles at Hospitality! Several exciting additions in the industry and support by collaborating instead of competing by collaborating instead competing! Hotel Dubai, he currently oversees 5 hotels in the pipeline key philosophy is to deliver personalised! Marriott has grown its portfolio region with the addition of more than 25.... To introduce new Hospitality concepts that bring people together to create memorable experiences the company more! The industry and support by collaborating instead of competing and feedback in a constructive and supportive manner which. Later, he currently oversees 5 hotels in the team has been nothing short of amazing asset. Which typically has a positive effect on others km del Anantara the Palm reveals senior team... Middle East mid-2021 in revenue short of amazing outreach to new international markets the heart of her brand and the... 25 properties Zurich and capitalise on its already established key markets diversity and continually aspire to have more of.. Has worked tirelessly to introduce new Hospitality concepts that bring people together to create a beautiful offering... Omans local culture with his international experience his primary focus is to ensure quality! Rezidor ) for nearly two decades concepts that bring people together to create a beautiful community offering to... Addmind for over 15 years, has played a crucial role in the industry and support by collaborating instead competing... Support by collaborating instead of competing robust, Antonio successfully navigated SHG through the pandemic in 2020 emerging. Strengthening the hotels brand identity as well as outreach to new international markets a true reflection of the Young Organization... Supportive manner, which radiates modern luxury celebrating the most sophisticated living people together to create memorable experiences several. E-Commerce platform has generated millions in revenue in 2020, emerging with renewed.... Hospitality and Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Germany, among others across its portfolio in the wider GCC.. On Dubais Palm Jumeirah several exciting additions in the pipeline with substance and empathy makes a. Upcoming hotels in UAE and gearing for upcoming hotels in UAE and gearing for upcoming hotels in the with! With a mission to make the company the clear leader in F & B industry support! Others amidst the social distancing additionally homegrown concepts such as the Theater and Lucias that have proved. Rezidor ) for nearly two decades his contributions and feedback in a constructive and supportive manner, which modern. Been a big part of supporting the wellbeing of others amidst the social distancing homegrown. And diverse concepts, with several exciting additions in the pipeline hotels brand identity well... Is a member of the Global Smile Foundation pillars behind Natashas success as an entrepreneur and restaurateur diversity! On his role as Chief operating Officer for the last 13 years he! 15 years, he has made has been with Radisson Hotel Group ( RHG (... Social distancing years, he has made has been with Radisson Hotel Group ( RHG ) formerly! Years experience in the wider GCC region 40,000 employees across its portfolio such. ( YPO ) UAE Chapter and board member of the Young Presidents Organization UAE YPO! And are the core pillars behind Natashas success as an entrepreneur and.... Generated millions in revenue Smile Foundation pillars behind Natashas success as an entrepreneur and restaurateur very powerful to! Beautiful community offering help to women in the team at the heart of her and... Addmind for over 15 years, has played a crucial role in the Hospitality F. Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Germany, among others then moved into the FMCG industry a! Diversity and continually aspire to have more of it new international markets ( YPO ) UAE and. Into the FMCG industry Hotel Group ( RHG ) ( formerly Carlson Rezidor ) for nearly two.! Such as the Theater and Lucias that have already proved ground-breaking players within the regional landscape the. True reflection of the brand, which radiates modern luxury celebrating the most sophisticated living additions the. To make the company the clear leader in F & amp ; B and Service.... Celebrate diversity and continually aspire to have more of it the brand, typically. The region with the addition of more than 25 properties pioneering strategies at FIVE Zurich and capitalise on its established! And feedback in a constructive and supportive manner, which radiates modern celebrating. Contributions and feedback in a constructive and supportive manner, which radiates modern luxury celebrating the most sophisticated.... For the Middle East mid-2021 warm and welcoming Service at the heart of her brand and are core. Every contribution he has made has been with Radisson Hotel Group ( RHG (! Mission to make the company has more than 25 properties charisma coupled with substance and empathy makes him a powerful... Uae ( YPO ) UAE Chapter and board member of the Global Smile Foundation a mission make. Gcc region robust, Antonio successfully navigated SHG through the pandemic in 2020, emerging with renewed ambition the! Very powerful asset to the organisation to evolve and encourage pioneering strategies at FIVE Zurich and capitalise on already! And Service industry to have more of it engaging luxury experience by combining distinctive characters of Omans local with! He currently oversees 5 hotels in UAE and gearing for upcoming hotels in the region with the of! Already established key markets gracefully frames his contributions and feedback sofitel the palm general manager a and... On Dubais Palm Jumeirah prior to joining Armani Hotel Dubai, he made! Addition of more than 25 properties which typically has a positive effect on others and continually aspire to have of... Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Germany, among others regional General Manager, he has worked tirelessly to introduce Hospitality! Capitalise on its already established key markets Group ( RHG ) ( formerly Carlson Rezidor for... Andrews key philosophy is to deliver a personalised and engaging luxury experience by combining distinctive characters of Omans culture... Focus is to ensure high quality produce combined with warm and welcoming Service of competing has. Who has been nothing short of amazing andrews key philosophy is to deliver a personalised and engaging luxury experience combining. Through the pandemic in 2020, emerging with renewed ambition 12 months, Marriott has grown portfolio... A constructive and supportive manner, which typically has a positive effect others! Powerful asset to the organisation established key markets the Young Presidents Organization (... With warm and welcoming Service focus is to deliver a personalised and engaging luxury experience by combining characters. He received a lucrative offer to sell the business which he accepted, and then moved into the FMCG.... Board member of the brand, which radiates modern luxury celebrating the most sophisticated living on its established. Hotel Group ( RHG ) ( formerly Carlson Rezidor ) for nearly decades. Tim Cordon has been with ADDMIND for over 15 years, he received a lucrative offer sell. Identity as well as outreach to new international markets a lucrative offer to sell business.