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Heuze takes over at Emaar Hospitality
Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed Patrick Heuze as chief operating officer. Heuze joined Emaar in 2007 and was promoted to senior corporate director of development and operations. His most recent position was senior director - hospitality asset management and development for Emaar Properties
Kaiser for Mövenpick Ibn Batuta Gate
Jan Kaiser joins Ibn Batuta Gate Hotel operated by Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts, a new property set to open in 2010. Kaiser’s career spans 14 years in the hospitality industry working in the Netherlands, Czech Republic, China, and the Middle East. Before Ibn Batuta Gate, he was at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain.
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Langlais appointed at Accor
Charlie Langlais, previously managing director for Mercure, Novotel and Pullman in Germany has been appointed chief operating officer for Accor Hospitality Middle East, Africa, Indian Ocean and Caribbean Islands. Langlais began his career at Accor in 1983 and has held various functions in international operations.
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Epsom joins Mövenpick Hotels
Guy Epsom has been appointed business development director for the Mövenpick’s four new properties in Dubai. Epsom is a sales and marketing professional with experience in the hospitality industry and in the region. He will oversee sales, revenue management, distribution, communications, PR and marketing.
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Evans appointed for Jordan Marriott
Marriott Hotels in Jordan has announced the appointment of Meg Evans as country director of sales and marketing for the Amman Marriott, Jordan Valley Marriott and Petra Marriott hotels. Evans joined Marriott in 1997. In 2007 she became regional area director sales and marketing for the Caribbean and South America.
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Vetry promoted to Ritz-Carlton Qatar
Hossein Vetry takes charge in his new role as area general manager of the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Qatar. Vetry is currently the general manager of Sharq Village and Spa, and will oversee all operational matters at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, as well as be responsible for further developments of the Ritz-Carlton in the country.
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Dietzsch for Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Alex Dietzsch has been appointed assistant food and beverage manager at the Le Méridien Abu Dhabi. He was previously at the Crowne Plaza in Dubai with prior experience in the US as banquet manager at The Westin San Francisco Airport and has also worked at the Westin Grand Frankfurt in Germany.
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Swiss-Belhotel Doha appoints GM
Swiss-Belhotel International announced the appointment of Michel Sursock as the new general manager of its property in Doha, Qatar. Sursock was formerly general manager of the Royal Tulip Mirbat Resort and Spa in Salalah, Oman and brings with him over 30 years of hotel management experience acquired in the Middle East.
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New director at Sheraton Doha
Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel has promoted Ameen Al-Darawsheh to director of convention sales. In his new role, Al-Darawsheh will be responsible for the daily operations of banquet sales management. He joined Sheraton Doha in 2002 as room service manager and took on banquet sales in 2005.
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Hilton worldwide expands team
Hilton Worldwide has announced appointments to its management team in the Mena region. Ishaq Al Najjar and Cristian Vidaurre as directors of development and design and Ludwig Scherdel as director of engineering, Marc Descrozaille (pictured) as senior director brand performance and Knud Bundgaard as area executive chef.
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New faces at Golden Tulip Al Jazira
Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel and Resort recently appointed industry veteran Sander Willemsen (pictured) as general manager. Kerry Rodgers has been appointed executive assistant manager for sales and marketing and Esther Ndolo has been promoted to sales and marketing co-ordinator.
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Muus joins Concorde El Salam Cairo
Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo has appointed Eggert Muus to the position of general manager. Muus has worked in several cities around the world including
St Petersburg, Istanbul, Beijing and Shenzhen.
He has more than 25 years of hospitality experience.
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Pingoy joins Grand Millennium Dubai
Livia Pingoy has been appointed to the position of director of sales for the Grand Millennium Dubai. Prior to joining the new property, Pingoy was working with Habtoor Hospitality for 15 years.
Until recently she was director of business development at Golden Tulip Hospitality.
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Travelport GDS announces new team
Travelport GDS has announced two new appointments in the Middle East.
Hari Manivannan (pictured) has been named as head of customer service for the Middle East.
Ibrahim Marmoush succeeds Manivannan as the Middle East’s regional product manager.
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Tapken joins City Seasons Group
Thomas Tapken, ranked among the ‘50 most influential hoteliers’ in the Middle East has been appointed group general manager for City Seasons Group of Hotels. Tapken was formerly regional general manager Dubai for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. He has handled various assignments in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.