Category: Appointment Alert
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Mohit Gurnani Appointed General Manager At Taj...
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Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) has named Mohit Gurnani as its general manager after more than 15 years with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL).In his new position, he will handle the full management and operations of the hotel, continuously working to bump under guest satisfaction rates and elevate the overall guest experience. The property features 200 rooms and suites and the design of the hotel is complemented with an infusion of Indian and Middle Eastern touches through an eclectic mix of art.
Gurnani is no stranger to this mix, previously acting as hotel manager for the Taj Dubai during its pre-opening in 2015. According to Taj, he was “instrumental” in the hotel’s successful launch and its later positioning as a go-to luxury hotel in the competitive Downtown district.
He said: “I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead Taj JLT as general manager and continue my professional journey with IHCL. The Taj brand is renowned globally for its solid foundation of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service and I look forward to working with the team to furthering that commitment in the dynamic city of Dubai.”
Graduating from the Institute of Hospitality Management in Mumbai, he has worked with some of IHCL’s most popular properties. Prior to his new post in JLT, he was the general manager of Taj Chandigarh, while in 2011 he was the EAM of accommodations for the group’s flagship hotel – the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.
Looking ahead, Taj’s top management is confident he will bring the hotel to new heights. “We are delighted to have Mohit on board with us,” said area director – Middle East and GM of Taj Dubai Ranjit Phillipose. “His comprehensive understanding of the Middle East and unique skill-sets encapsulate a conscious and committed approach to championing standards befitting the Taj brand and the region’s ever-evolving hospitality industry. The vast knowledge and experience that he brings will be an invaluable asset to the team and I am confident that he will take Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers to new heights of excellence.”SOURCE: Hotelier Middle East
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Kempinski Muscat appoints country’s first Omani national...
Continue ReadingFive-star Kempinski Hotel Muscat has hired Mohammed Al Harrasi as its director of finance, an Omani national with more than 25 years of experience.
Al Harrasi has been with the property since 2017 when he stepped in as the director of purchasing, having been assisting the hotel’s finance and operational departments since he first joined. Throughout his time at the property, he has been instrumental in monitoring, reporting and controlling cost of sales for the hotel, as well as its audit and control, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
According to Kempinski, his promotion makes him the Sultanate’s first Omani director of finance, having previously worked as a purchasing manager for IHG Hotels & Resorts and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.
General manager Carsten Wiegandt said: “This confirms the keenness and commitment of the hotel management towards its vision and goal of contributing to the promotion of Omani talents.
“At the hotel, we are constantly working to achieve our goal of training and refining national competencies.
“We have seen a remarkable development in the professional capabilities of the Omanis at the hotel, and we are looking forward to promoting other employees with the development of their practical competencies and experience.”
On his new role, Al Harrasi explained: “It is wonderful to develop my skills and experience, and this upgrade is only a translation of their confidence in me and in my ability to assume this responsibility. This position is very important, as it reflects the desire and commitment of Kempinski Hotel Muscat to recruit, train and develop Omani cadres.”
Oman, like many nations in the Gulf, is rapidly boosting nationalisation efforts across key industries. For hospitality, The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, has pledged to create more job opportunities within four- and five-star hotels.
Kempinski Hotel Muscat has been leading the charge on this front, hiring Nadine El Assaad Al Bulushi last year as the county’s first Omani female hotel manager.
