Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, honored by IRADA
It gives us the utmost pleasure to announce that Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, was honored by the Federation of Businessmen for Support and Development (IRADA) for her exceptional contribution to improving and developing the tourism sector and the hospitality industry in Lebanon.
John Halliday becomes the new director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah
Veteran John Halliday, who has more than 28 years of experience in the hospitality sector, has been appointed director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.
Ahmed Galal Ismail appointed CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding
Ahmed Galal Ismail is the new CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding. He assumes the position from Alain Bejjani, who served in the role for eight years.
A new chapter with Rami Sayess president of hotel operations for Asia Pacific at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
As president of hotel operations for Asia Pacific at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Rami Sayess believes that success is all about leadership and the ability to translate vision into reality by encouraging others to reach their full potential. Here, the veteran hotelier and die-hard optimist reveals news of his promotion and what lies ahead.
An authentic Lebanese success story with Georges Nasraoui
George Nasraoui is a man of many talents. Not only was he able to establish his firm during the Lebanese civil war, but he also managed to expand it on international scale. Here, the founder and CEO of food manufacturing company Sonaco Al-Rabih and VP of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists takes us on a trip down memory lane and discusses what the future holds for his company.
Two new appointments: Duncan O’Rourke CEO of Accor MEAT and Asia-Pacific & Mark Willis CEO of Fairmont
Duncan O’Rourke has been appointed CEO of Accor Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia-Pacific. He succeeds Mark Willis, who is Fairmont’s new CEO.
Richard Haddad becomes Ishraq Hospitality’s new CEO
Ishraq Hospitality has appointed Richard Haddad as its new chief executive officer, with a focus on driving growth for its vast hotel portfolio and regional expansion.
It’s a wrap! 2022 highlights with Tony Ramy
Through his restaurant group and his work as president of Lebanon’s RNCP Syndicate, Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to championing Lebanon as a tourist destination. We sat down with the restaurateur to reflect on the past year and discuss what’s on the horizon.
Al Khoory Hotels announces two senior management appointments
Seasoned hotel operator Dhiraj Bagai and corporate hospitality expert Naji Moukhachen have joined the Al Khoory team.
Just Japanese: stories with chef Dave Mangiliman
Dave Mangiliman, executive chef of Origami Sushi, is a food storyteller who uses Japanese cuisine to convey his love and passion for this craft. Here, he shares his insights on the latest trends to watch and explains the secrets to success.
