Two new appointments: Duncan O’Rourke CEO of Accor MEAT and Asia-Pacific & Mark Willis CEO of Fairmont
Duncan O’Rourke has been appointed CEO of Accor Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia-Pacific. He succeeds Mark Willis, who is Fairmont’s new CEO.
Richard Haddad becomes Ishraq Hospitality’s new CEO
Ishraq Hospitality has appointed Richard Haddad as its new chief executive officer, with a focus on driving growth for its vast hotel portfolio and regional expansion.
OPINION: The evolution of Saudi Arabia by Dagmar Symes
Dagmar Symes, the GM of Hill Robinson Project Management shares her views on the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality landscape.
It’s a wrap! 2022 highlights with Tony Ramy
Through his restaurant group and his work as president of Lebanon’s RNCP Syndicate, Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to championing Lebanon as a tourist destination. We sat down with the restaurateur to reflect on the past year and discuss what’s on the horizon.
Al Khoory Hotels announces two senior management appointments
Seasoned hotel operator Dhiraj Bagai and corporate hospitality expert Naji Moukhachen have joined the Al Khoory team.
Just Japanese: stories with chef Dave Mangiliman
Dave Mangiliman, executive chef of Origami Sushi, is a food storyteller who uses Japanese cuisine to convey his love and passion for this craft. Here, he shares his insights on the latest trends to watch and explains the secrets to success.
On the market
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Nujuma set to debut in KSA in Q1 2024
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will form part of the eagerly anticipated Red Sea destination. It will offer a personalized leisure experience that blends intuitive and heartfelt service with stunning natural beauty and indigenous design.
Wellness is the word
The wellness tourism market is expected to reach USD 1.02 trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Soraya Jouzy, founder of Pearl Tree, examines the trends defining this key industry, which is on track to expand globally at a CAGR of 9.93 percent from 2022 to 2030.