Movements Abroad
Adel Al Redha
Chief Operating Officer Emirates
Adel Al Redha has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Emirates. He is responsible for Flight Operations, Service Delivery, Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, Crew Manpower, Aircraft Procurement and the Emirates Flight Training Academy; as well as Worldwide Network Operations including Crisis Response. During his 31-year career with Emirates, he has been instrumental in implementing Emirates’ global strategy.
Massimiliano Zanardi
General Manager Atlantis, The Palm
Kerzner International Holdings, the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resort and Residences, ultraluxury One&Only Resorts brand worldwide and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, announced the promotion of Massimiliano (Max) Zanardi as General Manager, Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. Focused on guest experience, this key role is critical to delivering the vision of Kerzner International — Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
Sergio Pereira
General Manager, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco
Kerzner International Holdings, the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resort and Residences, ultraluxury One&Only Resorts brand worldwide and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, announced the promotion of Sergio Pereira. He has been designated as General Manager of Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, where he will be responsible for the overall operations and strategic development of the awardwinning destination resort.
Rene Meyer
Director of Sales & Marketing, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi hotel and residences Emirates Pearl welcomed Rene Mayer as Director of Sales and Marketing. He has been involved in the hotel industry from the age of 17 and has worked with international companies. After moving to Asia in 2011 as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel Hanoi, he became the Director of Global Sales for Regent Hotels & Resorts in Taipei. Mayer spent the past five years with Fairmont Hotels in Indonesia.
Puneet Saxena
VP, Int. Business, Mountain Valley Travel & Tourism
Puneet Saxena has been appointed as Vice President, International Business and Head, Business & Marketing Globally for inbound and outbound Oman tours at Mountain Valley Travel & Tourism, one of the leading destination management companies in Oman. He has 20 years of experience working across different segments of travel, including leisure, M!CE, corporate travel and special interest tours, with leading offline and online travel companies in both the B2B and B2C segment.
Mustafa Abu Al Ainen
General Manager Grand Millennium Business Bay
Grand Millennium Business Bay announced the appointment of Mustafa Abu Al Ainen as General Manager. An Irish-Egyptian national, Ainen has 25 years of experience in hotel management and operations in which he has worked for many international hotel chains such as IHG, Hilton and Rotana in the Gulf region and UK. In his new role, he will be focusing on elevating Grand Millennium Business Bay’s reputation as a preferred hotel for both leisure and business travellers.
Hazem Aouad
Director of Sales and Marketing Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate, Dubai, has appointed Hazem Aouad as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. He will be leading the growth of the 396-key property with a steady focus on corporate business, strengthened leisure partnerships, and a strategic approach on meetings and events. He has 20 years of experience having worked in five-star luxury resorts & city properties across the ME. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Tourism Management from the Notre Dame University in Lebanon.
Sherif El Mansoury
Director of Sales H Hotel Dubai
The H Hotel Dubai has appointed Sherif El Mansoury as Director of Sales. Moving from The H Resort Seychelles to Dubai, El Mansoury will be responsible for leading the hotel’s sales team and will play an integral role in the development and implementation of strategic sales plans and initiatives to maximise all revenue streams. He will identify new business opportunities for The H Hotel Dubai and will represent the property at conferences and trade shows.