Eco-conscious Element brand expands in the Middle East with the opening of Element Al Jaddaf
Element Al Jaddaf presents an eco-friendly concept for guests seeking to maintain a balanced lifestyle while traveling.
Hilton plans a new Mediterranean Beach Resort in Tunisia’s Monastir
Hilton is currently developing two further properties in Tunisia as part of its Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton brands in the capital city, Tunis.
New Director of F&B joins Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
Roberts brings 19 years of hospitality experience to his new role in which he will oversee the operations of the Media City hotel, including its F&B outlets, outside catering, 12 meeting rooms and 246 keys.
Tim Cordon: Those who understand the new definition of ‘normal’, will be able to benefit from new opportunities.
He explained that many countries in the Middle East have already started to see a recovery in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Five Minutes with Rami Sayess of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
A veteran hotelier with an impeccable track record in the hospitality industry and over 15 years’ experience with the Four Seasons brand, Rami Sayess begins his new chapter in Bahrain with regional responsibilities overseeing several Four Seasons hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Wyndham debuts Super 8 by Wyndham in the UAE and opens an additional property
The new hotels add to Wyndham’s current portfolio of 16 hotels in the UAE, including 8 in Dubai. An additional hotel will open in H1 2021.
TIME Hotels takes over the management of the Onyx Hotel Apartments
This latest management acquisition, further reinforces TIME’s focused growth strategy to expand our footprint in the UAE responsibly.
General Manager Marcel Thoma joins Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Thoma began his career in Zürich at the luxury boutique Widder Hotel followed by time with The Ritz-Carlton in Mexico and Spain.
Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm
Maram Kokandi, GM of Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road, has proven that the sky’s the limit if you work hard enough. Here, she explains how she was able conquer Saudi Arabia’s male-dominated hospitality industry to become the country’s first female general manager.
Veteran Hotelier Fady Najib Sawaya Discusses the Saudi Market
Having spent 24 years with IHG, Fady Najib Sawaya has vast experience and expertise in the hotel industry, especially in Saudi Arabia. We spoke to Sawaya, area GM at IHG Riyadh Central Hotels and GM of Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, to learn more about what’s happening in the local market.
