Accor announces the appointment of Afif Salibi as General Manager of Raffles Dubai. Prior to this, he was with Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, within the Accor portfolio. Canadian and Lebanese national, he is no stranger to Accor and to Raffles Dubai, having been with the group since 2007.

The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel has appointed Emanuele Raffuzzi as its new Executive Assistant Manager. He brings in more than 25 years of experience. Prior to joining The Retreat Palm Dubai, he was the Director of Operations at The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach in Ras Al Khaimah.

Philippe Claverotte has been appointed Vice President Operations for The White Label Set By Atmosphere and General Manager of VARU By Atmosphere. He has been serving as the General Manager of Atmosphere Kanifushi since March 2020. Monica Suri has been appointed General Manager of OBLU SELECT at Sangeli.  Monica joined as the General Manager of VARU by Atmosphere in October 2019, during the crucial days leading up to the resort opening, and successfully managed the team for a grand launch. Mei P. Pun has been appointed the General Manager of Atmosphere Kanifushi. 

Philippe Claverotte has been appointed Vice President Operations for The White Label Set By Atmosphere and General Manager of VARU By Atmosphere. He has been serving as the General Manager of Atmosphere Kanifushi since March 2020. Monica Suri has been appointed General Manager of OBLU SELECT at Sangeli.  Monica joined as the General Manager of VARU by Atmosphere in October 2019, during the crucial days leading up to the resort opening, and successfully managed the team for a grand launch. Mei P. Pun has been appointed the General Manager of Atmosphere Kanifushi. 

Deutsche Hospitality has appointed Siegfried Nierhaus as Vice President of its Middle East division. Nierhaus was previously responsible for the strategic regional expansion and opening of the first Steigenberger Hotel and IntercityHotel in the region. He will lead the group’s envisaged expansion plans in the Middle East.

Philippe Claverotte has been appointed Vice President Operations for The White Label Set By Atmosphere and General Manager of VARU By Atmosphere. He has been serving as the General Manager of Atmosphere Kanifushi since March 2020. Monica Suri has been appointed General Manager of OBLU SELECT at Sangeli.  Monica joined as the General Manager of VARU by Atmosphere in October 2019, during the crucial days leading up to the resort opening, and successfully managed the team for a grand launch. Mei P. Pun has been appointed the General Manager of Atmosphere Kanifushi. 

Michael Zager has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality Management Holding (HMH). Most recently, Zager was Vice President Operations Continental Europe at IHG. In 30 years of his hospitality career, Michael has worked with brands like IHG, Wyndham Hotel Group and Marriott.

Kempinski Hotel Muscat has appointed Mohammed Al Harrasi as Director of Finance. Mohammed brings over 25 years’ experience in hotel operations to his new role. He joined Kempinski Hotel Muscat as Director of Purchasing in 2017. Mohammed was one of the winners of the ‘Hospitality Championship 2020’ awards.