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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the driving seat: Nadine Al Bulushi, GM of Kempinski Muscat
Nadine Al Bulushi is the first Omani woman to be appointed general manager of a hotel in the country. We caught up with her at Kempinski Hotel Muscat, where she is leading the team.
An exclusive tour of Holiday Inn & Suites Kuwait Salmiya with GM Saif Eddin Mohammed
Saif Eddin Mohammed, general manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Kuwait Salmiya, has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. While providing us with an exclusive tour of the hotel, he shared some exciting news and plans for the property.
Eye on Bahrain with Mark Brown, GM of Royal Saray Resort
We chatted with Mark Brown, general manager of Royal Saray Resort, to obtain an insider’s perspective on Bahrain’s hospitality scene.
Eying the Middle East market with Paul Bridger, COO of Rove Hotels
COO Paul Bridger outlines Rove Hotels expansion plans and how the brand has carved a niche in the competitive mid-market segment.
LEVA Hotels’ expansion plans with founder and CEO JS Anand
JS Anand, founder and CEO of LEVA Hotels, was recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Travel and Tourism Leaders in 2023. With over 20 years of influential experience in hospitality, the visionary leader details LEVA Hotels’ expansion in the Middle East.
