Radisson Hotel Group to open new properties in Tunisia
La Maison Blanche Tunis joins the group’s two operating hotels and three under development in Tunisia, with a total of 1,000 rooms.
New director of sales and marketing joins The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Kristen Parkins will create strategic marketing to reinforce The Ritz Carlton DIFC’s position as the leading luxury business hotel in Dubai.
Valor Hospitality Partners inaugurates a new hotel in Oman
When open, the hotel will feature 201 guest rooms, a ballroom, conference facilities, as well as leisure amenities and F&B venues.
Rotana appoints new corporate director of food and beverage
Miguel Silva will be responsible for further enhancing Rotana’s food and beverage portfolio in the region.
Abdel Rahman Abdel Shafi promoted to GM Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality, Abdel Shafi was responsible for pursuing operations and performance quality.
Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road appoints new GM
Muntaser Allaf has been appointed general manager of the recently opened Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road in Saudi Arabia.
Laure Morvan named Accor’s new chief development officer for IMEAT region
Laure Morvan brings to Accor almost 20 years of experience in hotel development, marketing and project management.
A look inside Gulf Hotels Group with Fares Yactine
With more than 24 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Fares Yactine, vice president MEA Gulf Hotels Group and general manager of Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & SPA, has contributed to the success of a number of large hotel groups, including Melia, IHG, Habtoor Hospitality and Accor. In this interview, he shares his passion for Gulf Hotels Group and what’s on the horizon.
New leaders at Crowne Plaza properties in the UAE
Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira promoted Emad Ramzy to hotel manager. Martijn Zengerink was also promoted to hotel manager at Crowne Plaza Jumeirah.
New cluster GM at Fairmont The Palm, Movenpick JLT, Riva Beach Club and Th8 Hotel, Dubai
Aurelio Giraudo has led luxury hospitality companies including Four Seasons, Shangri-La and Marriott among others.
