The taste of ENVI with co-founder Chris Nader
ENVI Lodges’ co-founder Chris Nader is an avid traveler and hospitality expert. Here, he reflects on the past and shares the future goals of the first luxury ecolodge brand to hail from the Middle East.
Discovering Dubai’s largest and tallest hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road with Khaled Saab
Khaled Saab, general manager of Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, takes on a tour inside the newly renovated and rebranded hotel, uncovering its latest features and offerings.
Hospitality powerhouse Amine Moukarzel
“Success is a continuous journey and not a specific destination” is how Amine Moukarzel, president and partner of Louvre Hotels Group and Golden Tulip Hotels MENA, views the world. We spoke with the veteran hotelier to hear his thoughts on the industry’s evolution and his group’s upcoming projects.
Haitham Mattar, IHG’s transformational leader
Years of experience in building high-performing teams has led Haitham Mattar to his current position of managing director for India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, as well as his role on the Development Tourism Board of the UAE. We spoke to the transformational hospitality, travel and tourism leader to learn more about his management style and his future plans for the brand.
A form of excellence by Design Hotels
With over 25 years of solid experience in the MENA region and a mantra of putting employees first, Houssam Mansour is GM of Form Hotel Dubai, a member of Design Hotels™. We dive into the luxury world of Form Hotel and learn about the contemporary and timeless experience it offers.
Francesco Pompilio at the helm Staybridge Suites Dubai Financial Centre & Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City
Francesco Pompilio, cluster hotel manager of Staybridge Suites Dubai Financial Centre & Staybridge Suites Dubai Internet City, is a dedicated hotelier who is looking to create a positive impact on the new generation of hotels and hoteliers through his latest endeavor.
KSA through the eyes of hotelier Hans Schiller
Hans Schiller, GM of Hilton Riyadh and Residences, believes that passion and attitude are core factors to success. Here, the accomplished hotelier discusses the Saudi market.
Influential hotelier: Tim Cordon
As we enter a period of recovery, the hospitality industry is abuzz with new and exciting projects. We spoke to one of the region’s top hoteliers to learn more about his development pipelines.
Influential hotelier: Simon Casson
As we enter a period of recovery, the hospitality industry is abuzz with new and exciting projects. We spoke to some of the region’s top hoteliers to learn more about their development pipelines.
