Emaar Hotels & Resorts will steer the development of luxury projects in key cities and emerging markets globally. The flagship of the company is the Armani Hotels & Resorts and Armani Residences, a joint venture with haute couture major Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
The Armani Hotels & Resorts and Armani Residences - unsurpassed in quality, innovation and service - are planned in several international cities with the first properties to open in Dubai and Milan. In Dubai, the Armani Hotel and Armani Residences will be at Burj Dubai, on its way to become the world's tallest tower.
"Deriving growth impetus from the tourism boom, Emaar Hotels & Resorts is undertaking several prestigious developments across the region," said Mr Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties. "Mr Dardenne has over 28 years of experience in the hospitality sector, and will guide the company's growth through strategies that are based on experience and foresight."
"Emaar Hotels & Resorts has a strong roster of projects including the Armani Hotels & Resorts and Armani Residences in Burj Dubai, which will serve as a point for reference for the hotel industry," said Mr Dardenne. "Our approach is to bring in a radical difference to developing hotels and resorts by redefining the standards of luxury and service excellence."
Currently the CEO of Emaar Hospitality Group, Mr Dardenne has been instrumental in providing a new direction of growth for Emaar Hospitality Group. Owing to his years of experience and expertise, in a short span of time, he has managed to build a world-class team across various disciplines of the Group while continuing to establish it's extensive roster in the UAE and beyond.
Previously, Vice President & Area General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the Middle East, overseeing the operations of four Ritz-Carlton hotels in Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Sharm EI Sheikh, he has also worked with the Hyatt group, spending 11 years in Asia in various properties in Bali, Jakarta and Manila.
A Belgian national, Dardenne's global work experience also covers West Africa and Europe. He holds a diploma in hotel studies from the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland and an Executive MBA from Golden Gate University.
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Emaar appoints Marc-Francois Dardenne as CEO of Emaar Hotels & Resorts
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, August 15 - 2007 at 15:13
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Emaar Properties has appointed Mr Marc-Francois Dardenne as the Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Hotels & Resorts.
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About Emaar Properties PJSC:Emaar Properties PJSC is one of the world's largest real estate companies and is rapidly evolving to become a global provider of premier lifestyles. Powered by its Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world, Emaar is charting a new course of growth with a two-pronged strategy of geographical expansion and business segmentation.
Emaar has highlighted its remarkable global growth by debuting on the Financial Times Global 500 ranking, which provides an annual snapshot of the world's largest companies. Emaar has been assigned A- and A3 ratings with stable outlook by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services, respectively.
Replicating its successful business model in Dubai, Emaar is extending its expertise in creating master-planned communities to international markets. Emaar is also developing new competencies in hospitality & leisure, malls, education, healthcare and finance, which have evolved from its integrated approach to customer service and property development.
Listed on the Dubai Financial Market, part of the Dow Jones Arabia Titans Index and certified to ISO9001:2000 for quality standards, Emaar is developing Burj Dubai, on its way to become the world's tallest tower, and The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations. In Saudi Arabia, Emaar is developing the US$26.6 billion King Abdullah Economic City, the region's largest private sector-led project. Emaar's portfolio currently covers the following countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, Libya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, the US, the UK, France and Canada.
An award-winning developer, Emaar has strengthened its product sale competencies, market reach and best practices through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. Emaar acquired John Laing Homes, America's second largest privately held home builder; Hamptons International, UK's premier realtor; and formed a joint venture with US-based Turner International to strengthen execution capabilities.
Emaar has joined hands with Giorgio Armani and Accor Hotels to strengthen its presence in hospitality, and will launch ten luxury Armani Hotels & Resorts world-wide and 100 Formule 1 budget hotels in India. The company is opening educational institutions and healthcare centres in South Asia, Middle East and North Africa and the Subcontinent. Emaar acquired Singapore-based leading education provider, Raffles Campus, to extend expertise to its educational institutions.
Emaar holds 30 per cent equity in Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking. Emaar is also the largest shareholder in Amlak Finance, UAE's leading Islamic home financing company.
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