Catalyzing change through green investments with Sylvia MateI

Catalyzing change through green investments with Sylvia MateI

 Sylvia Matei, cluster general manager of Holiday Inn & Staybridge Al Maktoum, drives environmental change across two Dubai hotels. Here, she tells us more about her work and the sustainable investments that unite environmental responsibility, operational efficiency and purposeful guest experiences.

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Dubai hotels unpacked with Alain Khalife, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Marina

Dubai hotels unpacked with Alain Khalife, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Marina

Alain Khalife, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Marina, sheds light on Dubai’s hospitality scene and the latest trends.

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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s hotel manager Rania Chamoun on the future of hospitality in Dubai

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s hotel manager Rania Chamoun on the future of hospitality in Dubai

As Dubai continues to lead global tourism, Palm Jumeirah is becoming a symbol of luxury and innovation. Rania Chamoun, hotel manager of Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, discusses the evolving hospitality scene in the UAE.

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A taste of luxury with Christian Elkhoury, GM of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC

A taste of luxury with Christian Elkhoury, GM of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC

In Dubai’s evolving luxury landscape, true excellence means blending personalization, sustainability and heartfelt service with innovation and emotional connection. Christian Elkhoury, multi-property GM of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, explains how these values are shaping the guest experience today.

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Shaping a destination with Fredrik Reinisch, GM of Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

Shaping a destination with Fredrik Reinisch, GM of Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

As general manager of the magnificent Marriott Marquis Dubai, Fredrik Reinisch has little time to relax. Yet, we managed to catch a few minutes with him to learn how he stays engaged, guest focused and dedicated to delivering meaningful, memorable hospitality experiences.

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UAE’s hospitality scene with Eleni Tsolakou GM of Park Rotana  

UAE’s hospitality scene with Eleni Tsolakou GM of Park Rotana  

Park Rotana ‘s GM Eleni Tsolakou, a seasoned hotelier known for driving operational excellence, guest satisfaction and team engagement, discusses the UAE’s dynamic hospitality scene and the evolving tastes and expectations of today’s traveler.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Egypt relaunched with general manager Nasser Mokhtar

DoubleTree by Hilton Egypt relaunched with general manager Nasser Mokhtar

With over 35 years of experience at Hilton, Nasser Mokhtar explains how the relaunch of Egypt’s first DoubleTree by Hilton is reaffirming the brand’s commitment to Sharm El Sheikh and its dynamic hospitality landscape. 

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Saurabh Tiwari on creating luxury travel for a new era

Saurabh Tiwari on creating luxury travel for a new era

Having achieved one of its aims of opening up to 30 hotels annually in India in recent years, Taj Hotels is now firmly focused on MENA for the next phase of its expansion. Saurabh Tiwari, area director for the Middle East and CIS at Taj Hotels, tells HN what the luxury hotel chain has planned for the region and how it is adapting to meet the changing demands of today’s travelers.

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Rising to the challenge with Bassam Zakaria of Dusit International

Rising to the challenge with Bassam Zakaria of Dusit International

An award-winning hospitality professional with over two decades of experience at prestigious hotels across Europe and the Middle East, Bassam Zakaria is passionate about fostering teamwork, particularly in his current role as area general manager of Dusit International. We caught up with him to learn more about his responsibilities, how he handles challenges and the trends shaping decision making at Dusit.

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Women leaders in hospitality with Maram Kokandi, hotel manager at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

Women leaders in hospitality with Maram Kokandi, hotel manager at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

Maram Kokandi, who achieved recognition as KSA’s first female general manager, is now hotel manager at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh. In this exclusive interview, she discusses the key challenges, opportunities and developments regarding women in hospitality leadership positions.

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