Island living for Rogers

Desert Islands Resort and Spa by Anantara has appointed John Rogers its new general manager. Rogers, who boasts 25 years experience in the hospitality industry, has worked around the world in a variety of senior food and beverage positions: for Shangri-La in Hong Kong, Vancouver and Shanghai, Le Royal Meridien in Bahrain and for the Lanka Oberoi in Colombo.

Landmark appointment for Shaikh

Shafique Shaik has joined the Landmark Hotel Group as group director for sales and marketing. Shaikh has more than 20 years’ experience and was previously the general manager of Zagy Arabian Suites Dubai. As group director for sales and marketing, Shaikh will be responsible for supporting individual hotels and building the Landmark brand both in the region and internationally.

Patel trains up Kempinski Ajman

Farzeen Patel has been appointed by Kempinski Hotel Ajman as its new training manager. Patel has five years experience in hospitality and has worked for several hotels across three different continents, finally joining the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates in 2008.

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Sunil sales the Lakes

The Bonnington Hotel in Jumeirah Lakes Towers has appointed Purnima Sunil its new director of sales.

Sunil brings more than 15 years’ experience in the hospitality industry to her new role and previously worked for Novotel & Ibis World Trade Centre as the director of sales. Sunil said she was looking forward to the challenge of directing the sales efforts of Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.

Taki enjoys a Renaissance

The Renaissance Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments Doha City Centre has welcomed Rania Taki as its talent acquisition manager. Taki previously worked as the human resources officer at the Renaissance Dubai Hotel. During the pre-opening phase of the hotel, Taki will focus on recruitment and talent acquisition.