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.
Swiss-Belhotel International announces two new brands for the region at ATM
With these two new properties, Swiss-Belhotel will diversify the brand’s offering to provide greater choice to owners and customers.
IHG to open seven new hotels across the KSA
Most hotels under the agreement are expected to be greenfield projects and will represent the best in class products.
Enjoying a taste of Paris with Mandarin Oriental
Roger Maroun, director of sales diplomatic for the Middle East at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Paris, gives us a taste of Paris beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hospitality 2020: a year to remember or one to forget?
While Covid-19 hit the hospitality industry hard, hotel markets in the Arab world produced intriguing results. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a closer look at the figures to determine the real impact of the coronavirus on the Middle East’s hospitality sector.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts unveils its revamped logo
The refreshed Shangri-La logo presents a more contemporary look and feel while maintaining the powerful equity of the brand.
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut appoints new restaurant manager at Madinati
Freiha has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has held senior management positions with various international companies.
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.
An amalgam of luxury and heritage: The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah
It is never a wrong time to kick off a luxury property especially when their focus is not just on luxury but on the cultural experience.
Hotels: how to stand out from the competition
Differentiating yourself from the crowd is a task that demands the full attention of any hotelier, and the responsibility has become an even greater one in the post-Covid-19 era. Patrick Landman, CEO and founder of Xotels, an international boutique and independent management company, looks at how to attract attention for all the right reasons.