Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort Appoints New Restaurant Manager for Trader Vic's Mai Tai Lounge

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE – December 2019 – Hilton Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Iran Lutton to the position of Restaurant Manager at Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Lounge at Hilton Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort.

Hailing from England, Iran began his career in New Zealand working as a Bar and Floor Manager in 2013, where he progressed and honed in his skills moving between positions for over four years. In 2016, Iran held the position of Bar Manager at Mannings bar which won the Best Cocktail Bar award in the South West of England. This experience helped prepare Iran to take on the new challenge of the Food and Beverage Supervisor in 2016 at the award-winning Hilton Queenstown. Here, Iran managed restaurant operations and maintained exceptional levels of customer service further developing his skills in the industry.

In his new role as Restaurant Manager, Iran will oversee the Trader Vic’s Mai Tai team at the Polynesian establishment, which offers a true tropical experience in a spacious setting. Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Lounge offers guests the very best of island-style dishes and exotic cocktails to match.

Already possessing past experience working with Hilton, Iran will be bringing international expertise and understanding to his new role. On his new appointment Iran said “Being appointed as the Restaurant Manager of Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Lounge is a great opportunity and I look forward to joining the talented team and developing the culinary offering further.”

About Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort

Nestled between the Arabian Gulf and Hajjar mountains, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf resort is set alongside a private beach, surrounded by landscaped gardens and an 18-hole golf course. Refurbished in 2013, the resort with 265 guest rooms, including: 75 deluxe guest rooms, 181 villas and suites, nine luxurious suites provides views of the gardens or the ocean while five onsite stylish restaurants serve world-class cuisine from around the globe. 

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising nearly 6,000 properties with more than 954,000 rooms, in 117 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2019 World’s Best Workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its 100-year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, nearly 99 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

About Hilton Honors

Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 17 world-class brands comprising nearly 6,000 properties in 117 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, and free standard WiFi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its nearly 99 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights, premium merchandise and items on Amazon Shop with Points; make charitable contributions; or gain access to unique events through Hilton Honors Experiences, such as exclusive artist connections and VIP concerts with Live Nation®, and race experiences with McLaren Racing. The program is free to join, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.hiltonhonors.com. Connect with Hilton Honors at newsroom.hilton.com/hiltonhonors, and follow Hilton Honors on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.