The Grand Educational Day 2024
The Grand Educational Day 2024 JW Marriott Marquis, 26 June 2024 On Wednesday, Les Clefs d’Or UAE hosted The Grand Educational Day and Annual General Meeting at the JW Marriott Marquis. This significant event brought together circa 430 hoteliers under the theme of “The Future of Hospitality.” The event featured enlightening speeches from industry leaders, including: Mr. Ibrahim Yaqoot Honorary Member of Les Clefs d’Or UAE and former Executive Director Corporate Support of Dubai Tourism Ms. Samira Demeis from Forbes Travel Guide Mr. Diego Renda from Leading Quality Assurance Limited (LQA) Ms. Mira Zakharia from Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Ms. Ellie Mellett from Alliants Mr. Jeff Strachan from Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) Mr. Mohammed Feras Arayqat from Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) Mr. Mansour Memarian, Hotel Manager of Palazzo Versace Dubai Mr. John Kitchens, Hotel Manager of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai Mr. Ibrahim Yaqoot Honorary Member of Les Clefs d’Or UAE and former Executive Director Corporate Support of Dubai Tourism Ms. Samira Demeis from Forbes Travel Guide Mr. Diego Renda from LEADING QUALITY ASSURANCE LIMITED (LQA) Ms. Mira Zakharia from Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Mr. Jeff Strachan from Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) Mr. Mohammed Feras Arayqat from Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) Ms. Ellie Mellett from Alliants Mr. John Kitchens, Hotel Manager of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai Mr. Mansour Memarian, Hotel Manager of Palazzo Versace Dubai Mr. Gerrit Graf, General Manager JW Marriott Marquis We had 2 interactive panel discussions hosted by Roger Geadah, focusing on the impact of AI and other emerging technologies in the industry. Left to right: Mr. Diego Renda, Mr. Mansour Memarian, Mr. Roger Geadah Left to right: Mr. Amado Silveti, Mr. Roger Geadah, Mr. Jeff Strachan, Ms. Mira Zakharia, Mr. Diego Renda, Mr. Mahesh Brid, Mr. Stephen W Simiyu Left to right: Mr. Roger Geadah, Mr. Amado Silveti, Mr. Jeff Strachan, Ms. Samira Demeis, Mr. Allwyn D’Cunha Harry Joseph Banez during a pinning ceremony; received on the lapel of his jacket, his very well deserved Golden Keys. Les Clefs d’Or UAE Executive Committee, Mr. Harry Joseph Banez and Mr. Gerrit Graf We were privileged to host some figures from Les Clefs d’Or, including: Edwin Saldanha, Zone Director Arabian and Western Asia, and Past President of Les Clefs d’Or India Mr. Abey Sam, Former President of Les Clefs d’Or UAE Mr. Charles Ferrer, Founding Member and Past President of Les Clefs d’Or UAE Left to right: Mr. Roger Geadah, Mr. Allwyn D’Cunha, Mr. Charles Ferrer, Mr. Amado Silveti, Mr. Ibrahim Yaqoot, Mr. Abey Sam, Mr. Edwin Saldanha, In the afternoon, Members of Les Clefs d’Or UAE, Dubai Concierge Group, and Abu Dhabi Concierge Group, attended our exclusive Annual General Meeting. Other Articles Monthly meeting July 2024 July 29, 2024 Monthly meeting July 2024 Les Clefs d’Or UAE July 2024 Meetup at One&Only One Za’abeel! Left:… Learn more The Grand Educational Day 2024 June 26, 2024 The Grand Educational Day 2024 JW Marriott Marquis, 26 June 2024 On Wednesday, Les Clefs d’Or… Learn more Monthly meeting May 2024 May 22, 2024 Monthly Meeting May 2024 Koi Seafood Restaurant Located in the vibrant heart of China Town, Koi… Learn more