Accor expands its luxury footprint in Saudi Arabia with new Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar
Expected to open in 2023, Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar will feature 160 rooms and serviced apartments, four dining outlets and meeting rooms.
Radisson Hotel Group to debut in Djibouti with 144-room property
This new Djibouti signing underscores the group’s presence in the continent, with close to 100 hotels in operation and under development.
On the pulse with Kosta Kourotsidis
“Do small things in a great way” is Kosta Kourotsidis’s mantra. The seasoned hotelier, who has spent the past 25 years working in hotels across Germany, Ireland and the Middle East, gives us the lowdown on what he has planned for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’s Dubai, Ajman and Fujairah as cluster GM.
Antoine Flouty’s key appointment
Antoine Flouty has taken on the leadership of IHG ® Hotels & Resorts franchised operations in Russia, CIS, Georgia, Ukraine and the Baltic States.
Ben Wozny’s life-long journey with Hyatt Hotels
Having joined Grand Hyatt Berlin in 2000, then fulfilling various roles for the brand across the globe, Ben Wozny has had a long history with Hyatt Hotels. In his latest appointment as GM of Grand Hyatt Amman, he reflects on his journey with the group and his plans for the future.
UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart global tourism jobs recovery
Job seekers can create a profile, search for positions, and set up job alerts to be informed of the latest opportunities.
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is now welcoming guests
Mandarin Oriental Doha is designed by the world-renowned David Collins Studio, and features 117 rooms, 41 suites and 91 serviced apartments.
Marc Chehade talks F&B concepts beyond borders
A nightlife enthusiast at heart, Marc Chehade entered the Lebanese F&B scene at a young age. After setting up his company MEC, the entrepreneur launched a series of renowned concepts, including Escobar, Lockstock, Stairway and Kaffeine. We learn more about his path to success.
Hyatt pursues growth in North Africa by opening Hyatt Regency Taghazout
Hyatt Regency Taghazout expands the Hyatt portfolio in Morocco, demonstrating the country’s growing commercial importance.
Sandwich w Noss: a cut above the rest
A truly novel concept, Sandwich W Noss has been delighting foodies with its revolutionary sandwiches since 2015. We asked Rony Abou Saab, the company’s founder, about bringing something new to the food scene and future plans for the brand.
