Fairmont Hotels & Resorts News
Russell handed human resources role at Fairmont the Palm
Fairmont the Palm in Dubai has appointed Anita Russell to the role of human resources director. She will be responsible for helping the hotel grow its pool of trained staff and she will direct the hotel with new system implementations.
Vuvuzela sports bar opens at Fairmont the Palm
A brand-new sports bar, named Vuvuzela, has opened at Fairmont the Palm and is set to become Palm Jumeirah’s most friendly neighbourhood pub.
Fairmont the Palm to welcome new yoga event later this month
Fairmont the Palm is hosting a Vinyasa flow yoga and meditation event on November 16th. The gathering will take place from 20:00-22:00 as part of the hotel’s monthly wellness evenings.
Melizer takes up leadership role with Fairmont Dubai
Katia Melizer joins Fairmont Dubai from her most recent role as director of housekeeping at the Fairmont Marina Abu Dhabi, where she has been part of the pre-opening team since April last year.
Savescu appointed operations director with Fairmont Dubai
Fairmont Dubai has appointed Matei Savescu to the role of director of operations. Savescu joins Fairmont Dubai following a stint as executive assistant manager at Fairmont Beijing.
Kourotsidis takes up leadership of Fairmont Ajman
Fairmont Ajman has announced the appointment of Kosta Kourotsidis to the role of general manager at the 252-key luxury beachfront resort. Prior to taking up the position, Kourotsidis was general manager at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa in Bahrain.
Breaking Travel News interview: Kai Winkler, general manager, Fairmont the Palm
A luxury beachfront resort with unrivalled views over the Arabian Gulf and glittering Dubai Marina skyline, Fairmont the Palm takes pride of place on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Kai Winkler, recently appointed general manager of the hotel, to discover how it will evolve under his leadership
Hodgson takes new commercial director role at the Savoy
The Savoy, a Fairmont managed Hotel, has promoted former director of sales and marketing, Linda Hodgson, to the position of commercial director. In her new role she will oversee the hotel’s commercial strategy and business plan.
Breaking Travel News interview: McCormack, general manager, Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi
Having taken the title of Maldives’ Leading Luxury Island Resort at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, Iain McCormack, general manager at Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi, speaks to Breaking Travel News.
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi unveils new tented villas
Guests can let their imagination run wild as they sleep, enjoy private cinema screenings and fresh seafood BBQs under the stars, as well as safari spa treatments in the luxury Tented Jungle Villas.
Thompson takes culinary charge at Fairmont Dubai
James Thompson brings over 22 years of experience to this role having worked at prestigious hotels and restaurants throughout the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates
Champions League football comes to Fairmont Dubai
Fairmont Dubai – the industry leading hotel in the United Arab Emirates – will host two VIP screenings of the Champions League semi-finals this week. As Arabian Travel Market reaches its conclusion in Dubai, delegates are invited to attend the special event.