Selim El Zyr, World Class, with Regional Roots

Selim El Zyr, World Class, with Regional Roots

Selim El Zyr, homegrown hospitality visionary and Rotana’s vice chairman, talks to HN about the region’s competitive advantages, the challenge of training and retaining the next generation of hoteliers, and why the founding principle of delivering ‘Treasured Time’ is as important today as ever

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Noura Speaks to the Heart

Noura Speaks to the Heart

The iconic Lebanese pastry brand Noura has launched a new flagship store to celebrate its milestone 70th birthday this year and mark the company’s repositioning in the market. HN sat down for an exclusive interview with Julien Khabbaz, Noura’s CEO, to hear more about his future plans for a brand that he admits is very close to his heart

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Sharihan Al Mashary appointed by Emaar Hospitality Group as first female Emirati GM

Sharihan Al Mashary appointed by Emaar Hospitality Group as first female Emirati GM

Al Mashary has a strong knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and tourism sector.

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Rotana appoints Tom Stevens as Area GM for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania and Congo

Rotana appoints Tom Stevens as Area GM for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tanzania and Congo

Stevens will leverage his management expertise to cultivate an operating environment that produces consistent guest satisfaction across all hotels.

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Wael Maatouk joins Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts as new GM

Wael Maatouk joins Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts as new GM

He brings over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and luxury hotel industry.

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Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

With over 25 years in the industry, Chef Wieser worked in markets as diverse as Europe, Asia and Middle East for hospitality brands.

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Ursula Chidiac joins Studio M Arabian Plaza as its new GM

Ursula Chidiac joins Studio M Arabian Plaza as its new GM

She has over 15 years of experience, working for international hotel groups such as Le Meridien Hotels and InterContinental Hotels Group .

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