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.
Arthaus Hotel: for the Love of Beirut
Nabil Debs and his wife, Zoe, left the comfort of Europe for the “chaos” of Beirut. Together, they recently opened Arthaus boutique hotel, which celebrates their love of art and their fascination with the Bauhaus movement.
Radisson Hotel Group to strengthen its serviced apartments portfolio in the region
Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion plan aims to double the portfolio in operation by 2025, recognizing the attractive model of either combining both hotel and serviced apartments in one development or as a standalone operation.
Mandarin Oriental announces management contract in Riyadh
The hotel comprises 321 guestrooms and suites, with new interiors designed by Adam Tihany Design, New York.
