Katrin Herz joins Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi as Multi Property GM
Her inspirational, approachable and result driven work ethic has won her ‘General Manager of the Year Award -2019’ and also conferred her as one of the ‘Top 30 women in the Hotel Industry’ by recognized industry publications.
Marriott’s St. Regis Hotels opens the St. Regis Cairo
The hotel brings 286 rooms and suites and 80 luxurious apartments. It also has a diversified selection of restaurants, bars and lounges.
Louvre Hotels Expands Despite the Pandemic
In a pioneering move, Louvre Hotels Group took residence at the heart of the famed French gastronomy hub Rungis International Market, opening the very first hotel in the market. The Campanile Rungis-Orly hotel features 84 rooms and is built alongside a brand-new Corporate Food University. Hospitality News sat with Louvre Hotels’ management team to discuss their bold expansion in spite of the pandemic.
Hilton’s Conrad Residences Bahrain Financial Harbour expected to open in 2022
The property will offer a number of culinary options, including an all-day restaurant, a pool lounge grill, and a lobby café.
Ascott signs ‘Somerset Al Mansoura Doha’, its second property in Qatar
Ascott continues to accelerate its worldwide expansion and aims to reach its global target of 160,000 units by 2023.
UAE Hospitality Reviewed, Restructured, Re-emerging
In 2020, the tourism sector grappled with what has been described as a “black swan event” — the Covid-19 pandemic. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, explores the way in which the UAE has responded to the threat and supported the hospitality industry.
Georges Ojeil joins Four Seasons Hotel Beirut as its new GM
Ojeil brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality business and hotel management to his new role as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut.
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.
Playing It Safe: Hotels & Covid-19 Hospitality
Covid-19 has created challenges that the hospitality industry has never encountered before. Chirine Salha, consultant, discusses the response of hotels.