28 March 2016
Dubai, UAE: Jumeira Rotana is pleased to announce the appointment of Ulrich Hoffmeister as the new General Manager. In his new capacity, Ulrich will oversee the hotel's operations including 114 rooms, two outlets, one recreation facility, and the ongoing major renovation of the entire hotel adding as well new suite rooms.

Ulrich, a native German with over 20 years of hospitality experience started his career in 1993.  Prior to his appointment, he worked with a number of operators including, Hilton Worldwide, Rosewood, Sheraton and InterContinental Hotels.

After his apprenticeship in the hotel and catering business and his subsequent certification in Germany, Ulrich started his first position in the stewarding department. He took over his first managerial role with Al Bustan Palace InterContinental in the capacity of Duty Manager. Next moves and positions included Phoenecia InterContinental Hotel in Beirut as Guest Relations Manager as well as Executive Assistant Manager with the opening of Rosewood Corniche Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Ulrich joined Rotana coming from Hilton Worldwide, where he headed Double Tree by Hilton Oredea for the last years.

In addition to his hotel responsibilities, Ulrich is very engaged in community works and relations and is delighted to work again in the Middle East.

On behalf of the whole team of Jumeira Rotana, we would like to welcome and wish him all the very best in his new role.

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About Rotana
Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 85 properties throughout the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels 'Treasured Time'. This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you.

Further information on any Rotana property, its brands or reservations can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of the regional sales offices.

For more information, please contact:
Mona Doush
Cluster Marketing & Communications Executive
Jumeira Rotana and Villa Rotana
+9714 308 4323 / 056 3905593
monaliza.doush@rotana.com

© Press Release 2016