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
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
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.
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.
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 .
