Accor’s The Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences to debut in Dubai
The 276-room Hyde Hotel Dubai Business Bay, a five-star hotel, is set to open in Q4 2021. It is part of the world-leading Accor group.
Accor expands its luxury footprint in Saudi Arabia with new Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar
Expected to open in 2023, Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar will feature 160 rooms and serviced apartments, four dining outlets and meeting rooms.
Beyond hospitality: how Accor is positioning itself as a leader in the F&B scene
HN spoke with Maarten van den Nieuwenhuijsen, vice president, openings and guest quality, Middle East & Africa, to get the lowdown on their upcoming developments.
Food tech platform Kitch-In goes live with four virtual brands
Dubai residents and tourists can enjoy what the Kith-In has to offer through four digital restaurant brands, Japanese Jimoto, Korean Seoul Sister, Italian Gigi and Greek Ap’ola.
Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Zein has nearly 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in the Middle East and Europe.
New managing director of Raffles Dubai & Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
He brings 30 years of hospitality experience and contributed to the success of renowned hotels within global five-star chains.
The first fully female-led F&B concept debuts in Dubai
Fi’lia celebrates a genuine approach to Italian cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean influence, with a menu inspired by traditional recipes.
Afif Salibi appointed general manager of Raffles Dubai
This is his third time working at the hotel in Dubai’s wafi area. He first joined as part of the pre-opening team in 2007.
10 new Accor properties set to open in the region this year
Accor’s luxury segment will also make headlines in 2021 with the Banyan Tree Doha in Qatar and Raffles opening in Jeddah.
Hiring for hospitality
Hiring for hospitality positions is not always straightforward, especially when soft skills really matter. We hear what two hoteliers and two restaurateurs have to say about recruiting the right people for their organizations.