PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed seasoned hospitality expert Riad Abi Haidar as the general manager of two premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels + Resorts, namely Address Dubai Mall and Address Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba has welcomed

Sami Ounalli as its new resort manager. Ounalli began his career by managing sales and marketing activities at Tunisia’s Dar Jerba hotel complex. He has been involved in the advancement of sustainable tourism in Tunisia. Marriott International Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Erden Kendigelen as multi-property general manager for The St. Regis Amman and Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba. Kendigelen will oversee the complete operations and management of both hotels.

Paul Uglesic is the new general manager of SwissBelinn Muscat in Oman. He brings with him 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, spent working with some of the world’s leading brands. His most recent posting was at the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City. Four Seasons Hotel Beirut recently announced the appointment of Cornelia Mitlmeier as hotel manager of its landmark urban property located in the heart of Downtown Beirut. She joins Four Seasons Hotel Beirut from The Ritz-carlton, Tokyo. Firas Mneimneh has been made district director of Western Province, Saudi Arabia and general manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salam. A Lebanese national and a hospitality expert, Mneimneh has built up over 20 years of experience in hospitality management.