Stephane Blanc, general manager, Hyatt Regency Dubai. Stephane Blanc, general manager, Hyatt Regency Dubai.

Hyatt Regency Dubai has appointed Stéphane Blanc as its general manager.

Blanc joins Hyatt Regency Dubai after a long career with Starwood, where he last held the position of deputy general manager at Le Méridien Dubai hotel, before opening his own food and beverage consulting company in Thailand.

A native of the French region in Switzerland, Blanc started his career in the culinary field and held several senior chef roles in Dubai, Bangkok, Jakarta and Bali, before moving into food and beverage operations with Moevenpick Hotels in Asia.

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In 2000, he joined Le Méridien in Dubai, and held various positions such as director of food and beverage, executive assistant manager and subsequently the role of deputy general manager from 2011 to 2015.

“I am very excited to join Hyatt, and in particular the team at Hyatt Regency Dubai – an iconic Dubai hotel that I have always admired,” said Blanc about his new role.

The Hyatt Regency is a 421-key property located on the Deira Corniche. The hotel has recently unveiled its 3000 sq. m. meetings and events space including the Crystal Ballroom.

The hotel is also home to the city’s only revolving restaurant - Al Dawaar, along with Miyako, Shahrzad and The Kitchen to name a few of its other F&B offerings.