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Micaela Cossham is the quality manager at W Dubai-Mina Seyahi. Her role requires an essence of having an eye for detail, reviewing processes and procedures, building relationships and nurturing guest feedback and reviews as a tool for constant improvement. The beauty of her current role, she says, is being able to approach each hotel department with a birds-eye view, and reviewing standards, processes and luxury approaches to their guest experiences.
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Gault&Millau UAE has announced a three-night event featuring 12 of Dubai’s very best chefs. The 11-course degustation experience will take place at DIFC’s ICD Brookfield Place in ‘The Space’ and is being held in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) as a flagship part of Dubai Food Festival 2024.
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Victor Chalfoun is the general manager at Waldorf Astoria DIFC. In conversation with Hotelier Middle East, Chalfoun delved into his career’s evolution, the sustainability practices and technological innovations Waldorf Astoria DIFC has implemented and upcoming initiatives.
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Adrian Messerli, president of hotel operations – Europe, Middle East and Africa at Four Seasons, explains how his strategic vision extends beyond luxury accommodations to include sustainability, community impact projects and experiential offerings.
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The Maldives, with its unparalleled natural beauty and pristine marine ecosystems, has long been a beacon for travellers seeking solace and luxury. Renowned for its idyllic over-water villa resorts and unparalleled hospitality, the Maldives has long been a market that hoteliers in the MENA region look towards. And with the first over-water villas opening in the UAE this year, it’s never been a better time to get tips from the Indian Ocean country on how to make such resorts successful.
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Neeraja Rahul has been promoted at Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) to drive sustainable practices across the MENA Region. With a firm commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and a focus on ‘Think People, Planet, and Community,’ RHG is doubling down on its responsible practices by introducing the new role.
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Hilton has announced the opening of The Hotel Galleria Jeddah, Curio Collection by Hilton in collaboration with SEDCO Holding company. Found on Tahlia Street, known for its upscale shopping and dining offerings, The Hotel Galleria Jeddah draws inspiration from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. It has 363 guest rooms, including 99 suites, while F&B includes The Kitchens, Vaquero, Aqua Lounge, Café Milano, and Bird Cage.
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NEOM has unveiled its latest resort, Treyam, situated across the opening of one of the lagoons at the southern end of the Gulf of Aqaba, close to The Line. Its bridge-like architecture will connect the northern and southern shores, hosting a 250-room luxury resort. Its upper and lower floors offer views of the tidal lagoon below and skies above. There will also be a 450m rooftop infinity pool.
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Sebastien Scheeg, corporate director of operations - ME & Maldives for Centara Hotels and Resorts, discusses the resort's triumphs, his approach to hospitality management, and the strategic vision for Centara in the region.
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Jumeirah Beach Hotel has appointed Rene Egle as general manager. Bringing nearly four decades of luxury hospitality and hotel operations experience, Egle will spearhead the property’s operations.
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Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host the 10th Asian Winter Games in 2029 in Trojena, the Gulf Region’s first-ever outdoor ski resort village. Trojena is being built in the heart of NEOM, the Kingdom’s most ambitious giga project. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the resort will include year-round skiing (including three months on snow, and year-round synthetic “dry” skiing), retail stores, restaurants, luxury mansions, apartments and several luxury hotels run by prestigious operators.
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When Paul Stuart Sykes Riquelme took over as general manager at Banyan Tree Dubai, he had a vision for the hotel, characterised by his hands-on approach and dedication to the wellbeing of his team and guests. In conversation with Hotelier Middle East, he delved into his leadership philosophy to enhance the guest experience, strategic initiatives, prioritising environmental sustainability and the role of data-driven technologies in shaping the future of hospitality.
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