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TWO NEW GENERAL MANAGERS JOIN JUMEIRAH GROUP Mark Hehir has taken on the role of general manager at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the group’s Ottoman-inspired palace located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Having acquired a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry over the last 38 years, Hehir has generated commercial success during his career by innovating resort concepts and driving commercial value through product development and operational excellence. Rafael González Ensesa stepped into the role of general manager at Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, Jumeirah Group’s serviced residence in Dubai Marina. In his new post, he has made clear his commitment to utilizing his creative approach to raise the bar for luxury urban living, and ensuring the Jumeirah brand DNA of Stay Different™ is brought to life across the property.
NEW GM JOINS VOCO BONNINGTON DUBAI Bruno Guilloux has been appointed general manager of the newly rebranded voco Bonnington Dubai, bringing with him over 30 years of international experience in the hospitality industry. Since arriving in the Middle East in 2005, Guilloux has worked in various management roles, including as the cluster GM of Dubai’s Novotel and Ibis World Trade Centre. After a brief tenure as general manager for the luxury resort Sofitel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, he returned to Dubai with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. In 2011, he joined the Bonnington Hotel and Residence Jumeirah Lakes Towers, managing the property until 2015. Remaining in Dubai, he went on to work with various international hotels, supporting their opening projects under Dusit Hotels and Resorts, and Barcelo Group, before returning to lead voco Bonnington Dubai through a refurbishment, rebranding and incorporation into the new IHG brand.
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ANANTARA HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS ANNOUNCES TWO EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS IN OMAN Maren Kuehl has been appointed general manager at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar. She brings with her nearly 20 years of experience in international luxury hotels across Europe and the Middle East. Andrea Orrú is the new general manager of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. Orrú has been part of the team at Minor Hotels, Anantara’s parent company, since 2013 and has built up over 20 years of experience in hotel operations across food, beverage and hotel management in countries including Thailand, Maldives, China and South Korea.
COPTHORNE LAKEVIEW HOTEL & EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS APPOINTS MALIK MEZIANE AS ITS GENERAL MANAGER The new four-star hotel Copthorne Lakeview Hotel & Executive Apartments, located in Dubai Green Community – Dubai Investment Park, has appointed Malik Meziane as its general manager. Meziane brings a wealth of hospitality experience gained in Europe and the Middle East, where he worked for various hospitality brands. In his new role, Meziane will oversee the hotel’s 165 rooms and 43 apartments, as well as its dining facilities, which include an international all-day dining restaurant, lakeside pool bar and an authentic gastropub named Neighborhood.
NEW DIRECTOR OF F&B FOR INTERCONTINENTAL JORDAN The InterContinental Jordan Amman has announced the appointment of Muhannad Khalaf as its new food and beverage director. In his role, Khalaf will build on his experience to ensure guests continue to be offered a higher level of service at the city’s landmark hotel, which has long been one of the city’s premier destinations. He will oversee the property’s extensive food and beverage operations to further establish the InterContinental’s position as a leading operator of luxury restaurants and bars in Jordan.
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