Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah Appoints Miguel Duarte Silva As F&B Director

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE – February 2020 – Hilton Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Miguel Duarte Silva as F&B Director at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.

Beginning his career at the young age of 18 years old as a restaurant owner in Portugal, he succeeded to own four restaurants by the age of 23. At the age of 28, he moved on to working with resorts and hotels as a F&B Manager for three years, before moving to the Arora Group and Legoland Hotel in the UK. After gaining substantial experience in family entertainment and day-to-day operations in the food and beverage sector, he began a new challenge in the UAE.

Since arriving in Dubai in 2015, Duarte Silva has worked as Operations Manager for Grosvenor House where he pioneered many successful offers at Toro Toro that resulted in winning multiple awards, managed the teams at Belgian Beer Café, Cargo, Maison Mathis and Le Petit Belge. Throughout his career, Duarte Silva has managed to develop exceptional offers that resulted in infectious atmospheres and welcomed new life into the restaurants.

In his new role as F&B Director, Duarte Silva will lead the team at the award-winning hotel that houses over 10 spectacular restaurants. Including Lexington Grill, UMI, Marjan and many more, each restaurant offers a different experience and sensational menu.

Duarte Silva’s outstanding food and beverage experience and wealth of knowledge will be a true asset to the hotel. On his new appointment Duarte Silva said “I am excited to be joining the talented food and beverage team at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. The hotel is renowned for its magnificent range of restaurants, I look forward to building further on this with new ideas and continuing to deliver outstanding service and experiences to our guests.”

For more information about the Waldorf Astoria brand, please visit www.waldorfastoria.com or please contact rasalkhaimah.info@waldorfastoria.com or Tel: +971-7-2035555

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About Hilton Honors

Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 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 more than 100 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.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of 30 iconic properties that creates a unique sense of place with a relentless commitment to personal service and culinary expertise in landmark locations around the world. Unified by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver graceful service from the moment a guest books through checkout. In addition to the brand’s renowned hotel offerings, Waldorf Astoria boasts a best-in-class residential portfolio, including 18 properties either open or in development, that provide the comfort of a private home combined with the unsurpassed amenities and legendary service of Waldorf Astoria. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn about the brand by visiting newsroom.hilton.com/waldorfastoria, and follow Waldorf Astoria on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.