Kempinski Hotels appoints new CEO for the EMEA region
Timur Sentuerk has been appointed CEO for EMEA at Kempinski Hotels, and has been named a member of the management board.
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.
Accor to debut Sofitel in Madinah
With plans to rebrand under the Sofitel marque next year, the hotel will continue to operate under white label while it undergoes renovation.
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel appoints new general manager
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel’s new GM Asier Baquero began his career 22 years ago and served across several resorts and city-based hotels.
Fadi Ammache joins Grand Millennium Al Wahda as general manager
With over 25 years of experience, Ammache has worked with leading hospitality brands across France, Belgium, Lebanon and the UAE.
Mandarin Oriental to debut in Egypt with a luxury hotel in Cairo
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will rebrand the historic Shepheard Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This will be the group’s first hotel in Egypt.
10K new rooms to boost IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Saudi portfolio until 2025
IHG is adding +10,000 rooms to the KSA’s supply in the next two to three years, boosting tourism infrastructure to cater to diverse audiences.
Marina Krasnobrizhaya is St. Regis Riyadh’s new GM
Krasnobrizhaya, who’s the first woman to be GM at Marriott International in KSA, will lead the hotel’s pre-opening efforts.
LXR Hotels & Resorts to debut in Abu Dhabi with an island golf court
Expected to open in 2023, Al Nawras Island, LXR Hotels & Resorts will mark the brand’s entry into the UAE capital.
Millennium opens new Studio M property in Dubai
Millennium’s Studio M is a lifestyle concept that embraces technology and allows people to socialize and interact.
