Global standards and local flavors

Global standards and local flavors

Chef Olivier Pallut is a French national with extensive experience in the culinary industry. He has worked for Hotel Charentais, Bistro Le Francais, Le Meridien St Martin, Le Meridien Mariador, Qatar Royal Palace, Mezzaluna and Zoe Restaurants in Bahrain, Thimar Reef Island, Cordon Bleu Istanbul to name a few. His...

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Nada Debs collaborates with IKEA for LJUV COLLECTION

Nada Debs collaborates with IKEA for LJUV COLLECTION

It includes decorative and functional items such as floor cushions, rugs, and ceramics and will be available in the Middle East in February 2020.

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Rotana expands Nadim El Zyr’s role

Rotana expands Nadim El Zyr’s role

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation has announced that Nadim El Zyr has been appointed as the Cluster GM for Hala Arjaan, his sixth property in Abu Dhabi and ninth in the UAE. The dual Lebanese-Canadian national is a graduate of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne and the son of Rotana’s visionary Co-founder, Selim El...

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MKN appoints Elias Rached as Regional Vice President Middle East and Africa

MKN appoints Elias Rached as Regional Vice President Middle East and Africa

Over the past 10 years, Rached and his team have successfully developed this market for MKN.

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Jumeirah reshuffles leadership pack across key markets

Jumeirah reshuffles leadership pack across key markets

Jumeirah Group has announced four new appointments for prominent positions in key markets, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London and Frankfurt.

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Kerten Hospitality appointed country director to lead expansion in KSA

Kerten Hospitality appointed country director to lead expansion in KSA

Kerten Hospitality manages a collection of lifestyle-driven brands in the mid-market and upscale segments, from hotels to offices, F&B and retail.

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New GM for Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi

New GM for Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi

In his role, starting on November 1st, 2019, David will oversee the management and operations of the five-star property nestled within Khalifa City.

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Mustafa Abu Al Ainen appointed as GM of Grand Millennium Business Bay

Mustafa Abu Al Ainen appointed as GM of Grand Millennium Business Bay

An Irish- Egyptian national, he joins Grand Millennium Business Bay with a 25 years of experience in hotel management and operations

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A vision for the Kingdom

A vision for the Kingdom

As the new CEO of Saudi-based Dur Hospitality, Sultan bin Badr Al-Otaibi has been quietly positioning the company to leverage the performance of a homegrown powerhouse. While major economic, cultural and social changes are sweeping through the Kingdom, Al-Otaibi is spearheading the hospitality sector toward expansion and development to meet the ambitious objectives laid out in Saudi Vision 2030

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Hilton Announces New Leadership for Middle East, Africa & Turkey Region

Hilton Announces New Leadership for Middle East, Africa & Turkey Region

Rudi Jagersbacher to step down after 40 years of service for Hilton; Jochem-Jan Sleiffer to oversee growth strategy as new Area President for MEA&T

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