Interview with Maximilian Rauch, Ascott’s head of F&B for Middle East, Africa and Turkey
Throughout his impressive career, Maximilian Rauch has held key positions across the hospitality and corporate sectors. In his new role, he will be responsible for Ascott’s portfolio of owners and restaurant operators across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Turkey and Kenya, creating dedicated training programs, implementing customized service solutions and bolstering industry specific partnerships to strengthen the group’s F&B offerings. With his extensive background in culinary management, Rauch tells us how he is planning to elevate Ascott’s F&B offerings.
Getting to know Imad Akil, GM of Centro Mada Amman by Rotana
With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Imad Akil, GM of Centro Mada Amman by Rotana, has successfully led the opening of multiple hotels in the region. In addition, he has played a pivotal role in supporting Rotana’s head office through various field visits and corporate initiatives. We sat down with the accomplished hotelier to discuss the hotel’s sustainability pledge and how the Jordan’s hospitality sector is evolving.
Looking into the future of luxury hospitality with David Wilson
HN spoke with David Wilson, an industry veteran and GM of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, to find out what the future holds for the luxury property.
USD 1.9 trillion hotel and residential projects under development in the Middle East
According to new data, which was released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit, the Middle East’s hospitality investment outlook has revealed KSA, UAE and Egypt to be at the forefront of investment.
Valor Hospitality expands in the Middle East
Valor Hospitality Middle East has partnered with Ezz Asass International to manage the Four Points by Sheraton in Duqm, Oman.
Address Hotels & Resorts launches Nuha
Address Hotels & Resorts, the UAE’s leading luxury hospitality group, has launched Nuha, a pioneering virtual hospitality concierge powered by ChatGPT technology. Nuha is the first AI concierge in the UAE specifically designed for the hospitality industry.
Hospitality in Oman with Mehmet Tunç Müstecaplıoğlu
A passionate hotelier, Mehmet Tunç Müstecaplıoğlu, area general manager of Orascom Hotels Management – Oman Hotels, strives to train managers and colleagues to take the next step and grow prosperously in their careers. In this exclusive interview, he shares his hospitality experiences in Oman.
IHG debuts its first urban luxury resort and spa in Riyadh
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa to its portfolio of resorts in KSA.
Guillaume Ferraz brings the vibrancy of day life to Sunset Hospitality Group
Guillaume Ferraz, managing director of the Sunset Hospitality Group Daylife division, oversees the group’s beachfront and pool experiences. He brings two decades of experience to the role, spanning beach club and restaurant operations, overall team management and leadership, as well as strategic and commercial execution. Here, he discusses SHG’s day-life destinations and reflects on his career path
Marriott signs 13 new deals as part of its expansion in Turkey
Marriott International, Inc. has reinforced its positioning in Turkey with the announcement of 13 deal signings comprising over 2,000 rooms. The signings are expected to further enhance the company’s footprint in the country, where it currently has a portfolio of 48 properties and nearly 8,000 rooms across 21 brands.
