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.
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.
Traveling In Your Country
As we enter fall, most airports are still deserted. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, discusses the continuing rise in domestic travel.
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.
How Health And Wellness Tourism Can Revive Hospitality
Covid-19 has impacted every sector of the economy. Mansoor Ahmed, director (MENA) for Healthcare, Education and PPP at Colliers international, talks revival and the role of wellness tourism as travel restrictions are gradually lifted and hotels begin to reopen.
The Red Sea Development Company appoints daa International to manage operations at destination’s international airport
daa International will provide airfield and terminal operations, aviation services, facilities management and commercial activities, as well as corporate and financial services.
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.
Contributors’ 2021 Expectations
Without a shadow of a doubt, 2020 forced countless companies around the world to rethink their strategies and adapt to new norms. With this in mind, we asked a selection of our contributors what lessons they learned last year and how they foresee the business landscape in 2021.