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MacDonald to lead sales for Rosewood Hotels
Rosewood Hotel Group has promoted Caroline MacDonald to the role of group vice president of sales, distribution and business performance. She was promoted to vice president of global sales and marketing in 2019.
New chief commercial officer for Six Senses
Bryan Gabriel has joined Six Senses as chief commercial officer. In this role he will oversee the group’s sales and marketing department, implementing the most effective strategies and systems to support the brand’s expansion.
Sorgenfrey to lead Hotel Adlon Kempinski
Michael Sorgenfrey has been appointed as the new managing director at the five-star Hotel Adlon Kempinski. The change of leadership at the prestigious hotel by the Brandenburg Gate was confirmed by Martin Smura, chief executive of Kempinski Hotels.
Royal Tulip Muscat opens its doors
Royal Tulip Muscat boasts 260 luxury rooms and suites featuring the most modern amenities and facilities in town.
Frank Porter to manage Soho Residential Building
Frank Porter has announced its representation of Soho Residential Building, Palm Jumeirah. It will become the first building in the UAE to be solely managed by the company, which is owned by Airbnb.
Jones handed top sales role with Marriott
Neal Jones began his career at Marriott International in London over 20 years ago and has most recently served as chief sales and marketing officer for Middle East and Africa based in Dubai.
Athmann appointed general manager at Hotel Bristol Berlin
Operated by Kempinski, the hotel has for over 65-years been one of the landmarks of the German capital and is centrally located on the Kurfürstendamm.
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit takes brand into South Africa
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the first Radisson-branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. The property will become the fourth brand and 13th hotel from the company to open in South Africa.
The Chedi Kudavillingili to open in Maldives later this year
The 99-villa property will feature 36 overwater villas, a 150-metre-long central pool and desirable proximity to the Malé International Airport, a 25-minute speedboat ride away.
Time Express Hotels makes debut in Sharjah
Time Hotels has debuted its Time Express Hotels brand with the opening of a new property in Sharjah. The three-star Time Express Hotel Al Khan comprises 55 keys in total.
Hakkasan Dubai launches Dim Sum Fridays
Award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Hakkasan Dubai, is launching Dim Sum Fridays, a special ‘anti-waste’, ‘anti-brunch’ lunch offer.
Brighter Group wins new Accor PR role
Accor has appointed the Brighter Group, a Finn Partners Company, to implement its UK PR strategy. The deal will cover three of the giant’s hotel brands: ibis, Novotel and Mercure. The three hotels account for 238 of more than 260 hotels in the UK.