Fairmont The Palm has announced the appointment of Dominic Arel as general manager
Having spent 26 years at Accor Group, Arel is a seasoned luxury hospitality professional who has a solid background in operations, sales and revenue management. He is passionate about providing his guests and colleagues with unique and memorable experiences. In his role, Arel will bring his unique expertise, strategic market insight and strong leadership skills to the Fairmont The Palm executive team, guiding them through a busy Q4 2022.
Saurav Puri returns to The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai as director of operations
With more than 15 years of experience in luxury hotel operations, Saurav Puri has a solid understanding of the property.
Sahel: The Mykonos Of North Africa?
It’s official: Egypt’s North Coast, also known as Sahel, is the go-to summer spot. Here, Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, gives us the lowdown on this unlikely destination and why it’s attracting a certain caliber of tourist.
Marriott International grows its luxury portfolio in KSA
Marriott International expands its presence with seven openings slated to debut in the KSA under Marriott’s brands: The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION and The Luxury Collection.
British chef Jason Atherton is slated to open three new restaurants at Dubai’s Grosvenor House
After leaving Marina Social, renowned chef Jason Atherton has confirmed a trio of concepts at the Luxury Collection Hotel Grosvenor House. Plans include: City Social Dubai, a 140-cover restaurant serving modern cuisine; Seven Tides, a cocktail venue with a Japanese undertone; and a fine-dining concept on the 43rd, 44th, and 45th floor of the hotel.
Mighty Meat
We sat down with six meat-specialist chefs to get our teeth into the latest trends, what customers are ordering, marble scoring and the grass-fed versus grain-fed debate.
ENVI Lodges partners with Afyaa Group
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, three ecolodges are slated to open in Al Ahsa, KSA, between 2024 and 2026.
Johnnie Walker reveals fifth Ghost and Rare with exclusive NFT drop
Johnnie Walker, the world’s premier Scotch whisky, has released its limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Dundas Master Set.
Sharjah’s Kalba Waterfront will welcome guests in Q4 this year
The Kalba Waterfront in Sharjah’s Eastern Region, one of the largest retail and first inclusive waterfront destinations is complete.
Marriott to add over 20 properties to Gulf countries inventory by the end of 2023
Marriott International plans to expand its Middle East footprint, with the expected addition of over 20 properties and more than 5,000 rooms.
