Saudi Culinary Arts Commission launches second Academic Culinary Arts Program
The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission has launched the second edition of its Academic Culinary Arts Program. The initiative is delivered in partnership with accredited Saudi universities and academies.
Spanish flavors with José Canals, Barceló Hotel Group’s MD Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia
José Canals has been with Barceló Hotel Group for over a decade and is credited with leading expansion plans in North Africa and the Mediterranean. We find out more about the largest Spanish hotel group in the MENA region from the dynamic managing director for the Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia.
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel appoints new general manager
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel’s new GM Asier Baquero began his career 22 years ago and served across several resorts and city-based hotels.
“Forward Hoteligence” with Raúl González, CEO EMEA of Barceló Hotel Group
Barceló Hotel Group, the 29th largest hotel chain in the world, operates more than 260 four- and five-star leisure and city hotels, with over 60,000 rooms in 22 countries worldwide. The hotels are marketed under four brands: Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Barceló Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts and Allegro Hotels. HN sat with hotelier Raúl González, CEO EMEA, to discuss Barceló’s expansion strategies and catering to new market conditions.
OMRAN Group appointed Barceló Hotel Group to operate Al Mussanah Resort
OMRAN aims to reposition this resort, established 10 years ago, as a locally, regionally, and internationally attractive holiday destination.
José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group
The appointment confirms Barceló’s growth strategy to expand the company footprint across the region over the next years.
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