Appointment | Brian Hashkowitz is Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi’s new general manager
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Hashkowitz has been with Marriott for more than 20 years
Brian Hashkowitz has been appointed general manager of Le Royal Méridien in Abu Dhabi. The hotel is part of the Marriott International portfolio and Hashkowitz has been with the group for more than 20 years.
He moves from JW Marriott Marquis for his new role in the UAE capital. He was hotel manager at the Dubai property, where he oversaw the operation of 1,608 keys and 15 F&B outlets.
He said: “I am very excited to join Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi. The property [is] situated in the city’s vibrant commercial district, and is known for its exceptional F&B venues, modern facilities and for its strong positioning in this active market.
“I look forward to my time working with the hotel’s extraordinary team.”
Hashkowitz has worked for Marriott since 1999. He was positioned in hotels from New York to London before moving to the Middle East.
Since 2006 he has held various executive roles, including director of rooms, director of food and beverage and director of operations.
Before joining the JW Marriott Marquis, he was at Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf and Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf as hotel manager.
While there he led the restructuring of the leadership team, leading to boosts in profitability, efficiency and customer and associate satisfaction.
