During a private ceremony held on Tuesday February 5 the eminent 5-star Ritz-Carlton Bahrain resort received the 2018 award for best creative direction of a hotel in the Capital Governorate of Bahrain. Winning the prestigious award for the eighth time the award celebrates the artistic achievements of the lighting competition held each December 16 during the country s National Day celebrations. The 2018 lighting display featured a cascade of red and white building lights over the 245-room luxury resort in addition to the signature tunnel of lights display which illuminated the main drive with 150 000 miniature LED bulbs and 280 000 meters of color-changing ribbons. During the private ceremony His Excellency Sheikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa Governor of the Capital Governorate presented the award to General Manager Mr. B ernard de Villèle who was quoted as saying: We are honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award for the 8th time since the competition began says B ernard de Villèle General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain . Our lighting display gets more and more amazing drawing crowds from near and far to admire its colorful illumination that lights up the Manama sky each year. Our magnificent display has become a symbol of innovation and solidarity during the National Day events and would not be possible without the support and creative vision of our owning company International Hotels Establishment. The five-star luxury Ritz-Carlton Bahrain resort is located in the exclusive Al Seef district in Manama Bahrain. F or additional information about the resort award-winning dining experiences or to reserve your stay please call (800) 00995 the hotel directly at ( 973) 1758 0000 a travel professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain .

Daring unique playful just a few words that come top of mind when experiencing one of Chef Yann Lejard s signature dishes. Like a modern-day disruptor turning the simplicities of food into plated works of our art his talents have taken him across Europe into major Michelin Star restaurants before arriving to the region first in Saudi and then to the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2014 where he assumed the role of Chef de Cuisine for the award-winning Plums restaurant. Proving his leadership with a promotion to Executive Sous Chef in 2016 in his new role as Executive Chef of the five-star Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Lejard will oversee a culinary team of 130 chefs along with the menu creation and kitchen operations of the resort s 11 restaurants in-room dining and banquet catering divisions . Born in Paris France Lejard began expressing himself through street art taking inspiration from the likes of modern art legend Jackson Pollock (1912-1956). Eventually becoming a chef by the age of 16 it was then where he found food to be a catalyst for artistic expression and where his signature abstract style of splattering sauce on a plate was born. Fast forward to the era of social media Lejard s accounts @YBLinc have since amassed a foodie cultist following of 120k fans and those who can t wait to see what he does next. He is a master of art and a disruptor in the food scene with a following of admirers on social media to back it up. He as well has the creativity and mastery to take our large dining portfolio to pure excellence. His hands on leadership and mentorship of the entire Ritz-Carlton Bahrain kitchen brigade has been superb so it was a natural choice to promote him to the next level says Bernard de Villèle General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. Before joining The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C Lejard held culinary positions in major Michelin Star restaurants including working as a Chef Saucier for notable names like Heinz Winkler in Germany and Peter Knogl in Switzerland as well as leading international hotels across 20 countries. After stints across Europe his career eventually lead him to Jeddah where he served as the Executive Chef for Glow restaurant and where he became the first chef ever in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to become ranked by the award-winning luxury lifestyle and food magazine FOUR UK. In addition to being frequently tapped as a guest chef for Master Classes and pop-up restaurants throughout North America Europe Asia and the Middle East he has also been a finalist at Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire in Switzerland along with a ranking in the notable Gault & Millau restaurant guide amongst many more. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain is located in the Al Seef district in Manama Bahrain. For additional information or to reserve your stay or dining experience please call (800) 00995 the hotel directly at ( 973) 1758 0000 or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain. Follow the hotel on Facebook and Instagram @ritzcarltonbahrain

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain proudly welcomes May Lyn Ramos Gulmatico as the new Director of Human Resources. With over 15 years in luxury hospitality Gulmatico will oversee all aspects of the Human Resource division for the five-star beachfront resort including the resort s award-winning Community Footprints program Leadership Voyager program Talent Acquisition & Management and Employee Relations strategies. Gulmatico s began her career with The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain in 2003 where she worked in several leadership positions from Club Concierge to Guest Relations before transferring within the company for the pre-opening of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC in 2010. Following this she joined The Ritz-Carlton Al Bustan Palace in 2011 where she served as a Learning Manager and Director of Talent Acquisition & Quality. In 2015 her career would lead her to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah where she continued her role as Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations and then finally as the Assistant Director of Human Resources until her transfer to Bahrain this past October 2018. I am very proud and humbled to come back to the very routes that started my career in luxury hospitality. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain is one of the finest landmark properties in the Kingdom and I am excited to lead such a dynamic division where I have the privilege to select some of the finest Ladies and Gentlemen in the field and be a part of their career growth and development within the company and for the resort. Equally I look forward to supporting the Community Footprints initiatives and playing an active in our Lead with Service and corporate Voyager programs which supports rising hospitality talents in Bahrain and from abroad says May Lyn Ramos Gulmatico. Gulmatico holds both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mass Communications and a Master of Science (MSc) in Global Resources Management and is Behavioral Interview Analyst and Coaching certified. In addition to her long-held career pre-opening experiences and extensive training with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. she has received numerous awards and certificates including the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence nominee Directorate General for Occupational Standard & Curriculum Development of Travel & Tourism/Hospitality Min. of Manpower and the Sultanate of Oman awardee amongst many more. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain is located in the Al Seef district in Manama Bahrain. For additional information or to reserve your stay or dining experience please call (800) 00995 the hotel directly at ( 973) 1758 0000 or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain.

Held annually the 2018 Fact Awards ceremony honors excellence in the Food and Beverage industry throughout Bahrain. Winning in four categories the resort s signature restaurants once again took home top acknowledgements including Primavera for Best Italian Fine Dining Cantina Kahlo for Favorite Saturday Brunch Plums for Best Steakhouse and our signature Indian restaurant Nirvana for Favorite Indian Fine Dining . Over the last decade our resort has been a flagship for signature dining experiences in the Kingdom of Bahrain and this year again is no exception. The key is to always find ways to add value and ensure that guests leave our restaurants not only with a full stomach but with a heart full of memories that transcend the normal dining experience says General Manager Bernard de Villèle. Our continued success is also very much obliged to the strategic partnership with our owning company International Hotel Establishment being the creative and inspirational force behind our resort and world-class dining experiences. Even with the growing competition our 11 restaurants and lounges have continued to set the bar high with the legendary Ritz-Carlton service provided by our dedicated Ladies and Gentlemen. The five-star luxury resort is located in the exclusive Al Seef district of Manama Bahrain. For additional information about The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain dining options at our award-winning restaurants or to reserve your stay this holiday season please call ( 973) 1758 0000 a travel professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain.

It s all red and white this December 16 as the spirit of the country comes alive to celebrate its 47th National Day as the Island Kingdom of Bahrain. Shinning bright amongst the city skyline the landmark Ritz-Carlton Bahrain resort will join in on the celebrations with its award-winning illumination of building lights and a variety of exclusive packages and curated dining and spa experiences perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Families can begin the day with a traditional Bahraini cuisine inspired lunch at La Med featuring the national dish of Chicken Machboos and other traditional delicacies. While the littlest ones are at play mums dads and spa-seekers alike can enjoy 47-Minutes of Tranquility at The Ritz-Carlton Spa before heading to afternoon tea with sweet accompanies of a decadent Spirit Cake by Executive Pasty Chef Jonathan Challenor. National Day is always a family affair year after year and we are truly delighted to enliven the spirit of Bahrain with exclusive experiences for all to enjoy says Bernard de Villèle General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. From overnight and day packages for Bahrain residents to the National Day building light illumination it will be the grandest of celebration and patronage. As always we are obliged to the continuous support from our ownership International Hotels Establishment and Royal Beach Club members to make this day truly special for all.

During a private ceremony held on Tuesday February 5 the eminent 5-star Ritz-Carlton Bahrain resort received the 2018 award for best creative direction of a hotel in the Capital Governorate of Bahrain. Winning the prestigious award for the eighth time the award celebrates the artistic achievements of the lighting competition held each December 16 during the country s National Day celebrations. The 2018 lighting display featured a cascade of red and white building lights over the 245-room luxury resort in addition to the signature tunnel of lights display which illuminated the main drive with 150 000 miniature LED bulbs and 280 000 meters of color-changing ribbons. During the private ceremony His Excellency Sheikh Hisham bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa Governor of the Capital Governorate presented the award to General Manager Mr. B ernard de Villèle who was quoted as saying: We are honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award for the 8th time since the competition began says B ernard de Villèle General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain . Our lighting display gets more and more amazing drawing crowds from near and far to admire its colorful illumination that lights up the Manama sky each year. Our magnificent display has become a symbol of innovation and solidarity during the National Day events and would not be possible without the support and creative vision of our owning company International Hotels Establishment. The five-star luxury Ritz-Carlton Bahrain resort is located in the exclusive Al Seef district in Manama Bahrain. F or additional information about the resort award-winning dining experiences or to reserve your stay please call (800) 00995 the hotel directly at ( 973) 1758 0000 a travel professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain .

Daring unique playful just a few words that come top of mind when experiencing one of Chef Yann Lejard s signature dishes. Like a modern-day disruptor turning the simplicities of food into plated works of our art his talents have taken him across Europe into major Michelin Star restaurants before arriving to the region first in Saudi and then to the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2014 where he assumed the role of Chef de Cuisine for the award-winning Plums restaurant. Proving his leadership with a promotion to Executive Sous Chef in 2016 in his new role as Executive Chef of the five-star Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Lejard will oversee a culinary team of 130 chefs along with the menu creation and kitchen operations of the resort s 11 restaurants in-room dining and banquet catering divisions . Born in Paris France Lejard began expressing himself through street art taking inspiration from the likes of modern art legend Jackson Pollock (1912-1956). Eventually becoming a chef by the age of 16 it was then where he found food to be a catalyst for artistic expression and where his signature abstract style of splattering sauce on a plate was born. Fast forward to the era of social media Lejard s accounts @YBLinc have since amassed a foodie cultist following of 120k fans and those who can t wait to see what he does next. He is a master of art and a disruptor in the food scene with a following of admirers on social media to back it up. He as well has the creativity and mastery to take our large dining portfolio to pure excellence. His hands on leadership and mentorship of the entire Ritz-Carlton Bahrain kitchen brigade has been superb so it was a natural choice to promote him to the next level says Bernard de Villèle General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. Before joining The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C Lejard held culinary positions in major Michelin Star restaurants including working as a Chef Saucier for notable names like Heinz Winkler in Germany and Peter Knogl in Switzerland as well as leading international hotels across 20 countries. After stints across Europe his career eventually lead him to Jeddah where he served as the Executive Chef for Glow restaurant and where he became the first chef ever in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to become ranked by the award-winning luxury lifestyle and food magazine FOUR UK. In addition to being frequently tapped as a guest chef for Master Classes and pop-up restaurants throughout North America Europe Asia and the Middle East he has also been a finalist at Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire in Switzerland along with a ranking in the notable Gault & Millau restaurant guide amongst many more. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain is located in the Al Seef district in Manama Bahrain. For additional information or to reserve your stay or dining experience please call (800) 00995 the hotel directly at ( 973) 1758 0000 or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain. Follow the hotel on Facebook and Instagram @ritzcarltonbahrain

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain proudly welcomes May Lyn Ramos Gulmatico as the new Director of Human Resources. With over 15 years in luxury hospitality Gulmatico will oversee all aspects of the Human Resource division for the five-star beachfront resort including the resort s award-winning Community Footprints program Leadership Voyager program Talent Acquisition & Management and Employee Relations strategies. Gulmatico s began her career with The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain in 2003 where she worked in several leadership positions from Club Concierge to Guest Relations before transferring within the company for the pre-opening of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC in 2010. Following this she joined The Ritz-Carlton Al Bustan Palace in 2011 where she served as a Learning Manager and Director of Talent Acquisition & Quality. In 2015 her career would lead her to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah where she continued her role as Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations and then finally as the Assistant Director of Human Resources until her transfer to Bahrain this past October 2018. I am very proud and humbled to come back to the very routes that started my career in luxury hospitality. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain is one of the finest landmark properties in the Kingdom and I am excited to lead such a dynamic division where I have the privilege to select some of the finest Ladies and Gentlemen in the field and be a part of their career growth and development within the company and for the resort. Equally I look forward to supporting the Community Footprints initiatives and playing an active in our Lead with Service and corporate Voyager programs which supports rising hospitality talents in Bahrain and from abroad says May Lyn Ramos Gulmatico. Gulmatico holds both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mass Communications and a Master of Science (MSc) in Global Resources Management and is Behavioral Interview Analyst and Coaching certified. In addition to her long-held career pre-opening experiences and extensive training with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. she has received numerous awards and certificates including the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence nominee Directorate General for Occupational Standard & Curriculum Development of Travel & Tourism/Hospitality Min. of Manpower and the Sultanate of Oman awardee amongst many more. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain is located in the Al Seef district in Manama Bahrain. For additional information or to reserve your stay or dining experience please call (800) 00995 the hotel directly at ( 973) 1758 0000 or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain.

Held annually the 2018 Fact Awards ceremony honors excellence in the Food and Beverage industry throughout Bahrain. Winning in four categories the resort s signature restaurants once again took home top acknowledgements including Primavera for Best Italian Fine Dining Cantina Kahlo for Favorite Saturday Brunch Plums for Best Steakhouse and our signature Indian restaurant Nirvana for Favorite Indian Fine Dining . Over the last decade our resort has been a flagship for signature dining experiences in the Kingdom of Bahrain and this year again is no exception. The key is to always find ways to add value and ensure that guests leave our restaurants not only with a full stomach but with a heart full of memories that transcend the normal dining experience says General Manager Bernard de Villèle. Our continued success is also very much obliged to the strategic partnership with our owning company International Hotel Establishment being the creative and inspirational force behind our resort and world-class dining experiences. Even with the growing competition our 11 restaurants and lounges have continued to set the bar high with the legendary Ritz-Carlton service provided by our dedicated Ladies and Gentlemen. The five-star luxury resort is located in the exclusive Al Seef district of Manama Bahrain. For additional information about The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain dining options at our award-winning restaurants or to reserve your stay this holiday season please call ( 973) 1758 0000 a travel professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton website at ritzcarlton.com/bahrain.

It s all red and white this December 16 as the spirit of the country comes alive to celebrate its 47th National Day as the Island Kingdom of Bahrain. Shinning bright amongst the city skyline the landmark Ritz-Carlton Bahrain resort will join in on the celebrations with its award-winning illumination of building lights and a variety of exclusive packages and curated dining and spa experiences perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Families can begin the day with a traditional Bahraini cuisine inspired lunch at La Med featuring the national dish of Chicken Machboos and other traditional delicacies. While the littlest ones are at play mums dads and spa-seekers alike can enjoy 47-Minutes of Tranquility at The Ritz-Carlton Spa before heading to afternoon tea with sweet accompanies of a decadent Spirit Cake by Executive Pasty Chef Jonathan Challenor. National Day is always a family affair year after year and we are truly delighted to enliven the spirit of Bahrain with exclusive experiences for all to enjoy says Bernard de Villèle General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. From overnight and day packages for Bahrain residents to the National Day building light illumination it will be the grandest of celebration and patronage. As always we are obliged to the continuous support from our ownership International Hotels Establishment and Royal Beach Club members to make this day truly special for all.