John Halliday becomes the new director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah

John Halliday becomes the new director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah

Veteran John Halliday, who has more than 28 years of experience in the hospitality sector, has been appointed director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.

Boasting an impressive career in luxury hospitality management, Halliday prides himself on his leadership skills and his ability to grow and nurture a team, as well as identify and implement business opportunities in order to drive growth.

In his new role, he will oversee operations and implement new initiatives to achieve operational excellence. He brings a focused, proactive and committed attitude to the role, along with a wealth of expertise in working across a host of luxury hotel groups.

“We are proud to welcome John Halliday to the role of director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach and seek to benefit from his extensive knowledge of luxury hotel operations. John’s vast array of relevant experience and committed approach will strengthen the hotel team and bring fresh direction and innovation as we welcome in a new year,” said Tracey Oliver, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.

Halliday has worked at a number of resorts, including Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and Desert Palm Dubai.

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Rita Ghantous

Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.

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