Two new appointments at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh solidify its Saudization efforts
Ascott’s current KSA presence spans 12 properties and 1,624 units, of which five properties are in operation and six are in the pipeline.
Gulf Business Awards 2018 picks Rotana as the ‘Company of the Year’
Rotana bagged the ‘Company of the Year’ award at the celebrated Gulf Business Awards 2018. Guy Hutchinson COO of Rotana accepted the accolade on behalf of the company at a ceremony held in Dubai on Monday, September 10, 2018. The awards night and gala dinner featured stalwarts in different industries...
Mark Willis is Accor’s new Middle East and Africa CEO, Olivier Granet on a new journey with the chain
Will oversee a portfolio of 400 hotels in operation and pipeline and to drive continued growth and performance.
Qatari hospitality firm Retaj Group to have 25 hotels over the next five years
Retaj currently operates nine properties in Qatar and overseas under its hospitality business portfolio
New VP development for EMEA joins Minor Hotels
His career in hospitality development, operations, consulting and asset management includes senior roles with JLL Middle East & Africa in Dubai and the M.A. Kharafi Group.
New GM for Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel
He joins Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel with more than 20 years of experience in hotel operations, most recently as the General Manager of Copthorne Al Jahra Hotel & Resort in Kuwait.
