David Todd appointed Minor International’s vice president of operations
After nearly six years with IHG Hotels and Resorts, David Todd has joined Minor Hotels as vice president of Middle East operations, reporting to Amir Golbarg, SVP of Middle East and Africa operations.
Savoring authentic Lebanese food with Elie Bassil, founder and COO of Habib Beirut
The concept began with an elderly man named Habib, who was renowned by locals for his pickles and homemade dairy products. News of his outstanding goods quickly spread, and it wasn’t long before restaurants started serving his dishes. Forty years later, Habib Beirut was born, and today, the brand is synonymous with authentic Lebanese food cooked with passion and a twist. Elie Bassil, founder and COO of Habib Beirut, discusses the concept’s rise to fame and his plans for the future.
Time out with the man behind MusicHall Beirut
Entrepreneur Michel Elefteriades, founder and co-owner of Elefteriades Productions and Elef Records, has over two decades of multidisciplinary experience in the fields of arts, music management, cultural engineering, entertainment and hospitality. We spoke with the mastermind about his legendary concept MusicHall Beirut, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Up close and personal with Guenter Gebhard, regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Riyadh
We took time out with Guenter Gebhard, regional vice president and GM of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center, to get the lowdown on his management style and his role in ensuring the brand’s growth across the kingdom.
On the go with Dani Demerjian CGM of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences
Dani Demerjian, cluster general manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi, discusses the hospitality landscape and his plans for the InterContinental Abu Dhabi properties.
Georges Farhat appointed CGM for Avani Palm View Dubai and La Suite Dubai
Georges Farhat is the new cluster general manager of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites and La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments.
The fundamentals of success in hospitality with Evgeny Kuzin
Evgeny Kuzin moved to Dubai when he was 21 years with a dream of building an empire from the ground up. Passionate about hospitality, he made the UAE his second home and focused on bringing well-known luxury concepts to Dubai, and with that experience, he went on to focus on creating home-grown concepts. Today, he is chairman of Fundamental Hospitality.
Paul Stevens named new COO, Middle East, Turkey and Africa of Accor
Managing a fast-growing regional portfolio of strategic significance for Accor, Paul Stevens has been appointed chief operating officer of the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. He will overlook the brand’s premium, midscale and economy division.
Tariq Yousef Dowidar named new VP of Aleph Hospitality, Saudi Arabia
Aleph Hospitality appoints Tariq Yousef Dowidar as vice president for Saudi Arabia. To support its growth strategy in the kingdom, the company also intends to add further resources to the Saudi team over the course of the year.
Fadeel Wehbe becomes multi-property general manager of six properties
Fadeel Wehbe, Marriott International’s multi-property general manager at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Le Méridien Fairway, has expanded his role by taking on an additional four hotels: Centre Aloft Al Mina, Aloft Airport, Element Al Mina and Element Airport.
