Christophe Bacquié Awarded
Staging an appearance at this year’s HORECA Lebanon show was honorary guest Chef Christophe Bacquié who recently, and by decree of the President of the French Republic, was named Chevalier dans l’Ordre de La Légion d’Honneur. The triple Michelin star and winner of the title of Best Craftsman of France...
Millennium Atria Business Bay appoints Ziad El Hawi as Hotel Manager
A Lebanese national, Ziad El Hawi joins Millennium Atria Business Bay with a wealth of more than 20 years’ experience within the hospitality industry.
Amer Ammar is the new GM of Avani Hotel in Dubai
Having worked in hospitality for over 25 years, Ammar began his career in his native Jordan in 1994. In 2001, he moved to Dubai.
Mark Timbrell appointed as General Manager of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort in Lebanon
Timbrell joins Kempinski Lebanon from his most recent role as General Manager with Kempinski Hotel Amman and returns to Beirut after seven years where he previously managed Gefinor Rotana in Hamra.
Elias Moukarzel becomes Hilton Doha’s new GM
Hilton assigns Elias J. Moukarzel as the new GM of Hilton Doha. A seasoned hotelier, the appointment places Moukarzel at the helm of one of Qatar’s highly regarded hotels. A native of Lebanon, Moukarzel holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Ecole Hoteliere de Toulouse, France and an MBA in Hotel...
Two senior leaders promoted at Dubai’s Kerzner International
Philippe Zuber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Brett Armitage has been promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Swiss-Belhotel appoints Peter De Bondt as GM for Grand Swiss-Belresort Seef Bahrain
De Bondt began his foray in the industry with Mercure Hotels in Belgium in 1985 followed by postings in the Netherlands.
Raki Philipps replaces Haitham Mattar as RAKTDA CEO
Phillips has worked for some of the world’s most renowned global brands, including Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Universal Studios.
EHL welcomes new advisory board member
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels group, joins the international advisory board of the prestigious École hôtelière de Lausanne hospitality management school. A leading ambassador of the Swiss hospitality tradition, EHL is a pioneering school, which has been training hospitality professionals since 1893, boasting over 25,000 graduates working in the...
