Sami Ounalli becomes Resort Manager at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba
He began his career by managing sales and marketing activities at Tunisia’s Dar Jerba hotel complex. Six years at two destination management companies.
Groupe GM’s first collaboration with Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
International leader in the guest amenity industry, Groupe GM launched a luxurious fragranced amenity line in partnership with Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, an iconic French perfume expert. Born into a family of industrialists, artists and perfumers, his grandfather, Serge Heftler-Louiche, founded Parfums Christian Dior before passing on its...
Dubai Arena to become Coca-Cola Arena in a 10-year exclusive partnership
Construction work on the indoor arena was announced in 2016 and has been moving ahead with several key targets already achieved.
Mastercard’s new multisensory culinary experience
Mastercard‘s ‘Fashion on a Plate’, launched in partnership with Vogue Arabia, fuses high fashion, art and fine dining to offer a series of unforgettable, multisensory culinary experiences. Following the recent introduction of its symbol and sonic branding, Mastercard announced the latest milestone in its brand transformation journey by introducing a...
Saudi Arabia plans $2.2 billion mall construction investments
Cinema Build KSA Forum gathers key entertainment project owners, government decision-makers, regional and international retail developers to explore opportunities in the entertainment sector. The General Authority for Entertainment has indicated that the entertainment sector needs 267 billion SAR to build suitable infrastructure for entertainment across the Kingdom, with expected investments...
Dr. Badr Al Badr’s discusses KSA’s tourism and hospitality sectors
Dur Hospitality, the leading hospitality company in Saudi Arabia supported the 15th edition of the industry’s leading Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), which was held in Ras Al Khaimah between the 9th and 11th of April. In the presence of prominent hotel industry professionals, Dur participated at AHIC as the...
There is room for right hotel concepts
Panos Loupasis, Vice President Development, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts discusses the region’s thriving hotel industry and the trends taking shape. April is peak season for hospitality activity in the Middle East, not strictly business specific, but also in terms of communicating and highlighting the...
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts appoints five new General Managers for its properties in Egypt
The Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts is continuing to strengthen its presence in Egypt, opening a total of three new hotels in the country this year.
Saudi tourism sector to be valued at USD 70 billion in 2019
More relaxed access to visas, as well as combining religious and leisure travel, will be key growth drivers.
