Beyond Royal: HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud
Through his investments, Prince Khaled is involved in big names making waves in the hospitality industry, like Beyond Meat and Geltor that promises to make animal-free gelatin, and he sits on the Board of JUST, makers of the bestselling plant-based JUST Egg.
Emirates Palace welcomes Johannes Tafel
Emirates Palace is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef de Cuisine Johannes Tafel to the helm of the award-winning Sayad Restaurant, which is one of Abu Dhabi’s best seafood restaurants and the fine dining experience to match. The restaurant’s décor is reminiscent of the Arabian Gulf with its cool...
A new leadership team appointed by Kerzner International
Massimiliano (Max) Zanardi has been named General Manager, Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai and Sergio Pereira has been named General Manager, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco.
Christophe Bacquié Awarded
Staging an appearance at this year’s HORECA Lebanon show was honorary guest Chef Christophe Bacquié who recently, and by decree of the President of the French Republic, was named Chevalier dans l’Ordre de La Légion d’Honneur. The triple Michelin star and winner of the title of Best Craftsman of France...
Millennium Atria Business Bay appoints Ziad El Hawi as Hotel Manager
A Lebanese national, Ziad El Hawi joins Millennium Atria Business Bay with a wealth of more than 20 years’ experience within the hospitality industry.
Amer Ammar is the new GM of Avani Hotel in Dubai
Having worked in hospitality for over 25 years, Ammar began his career in his native Jordan in 1994. In 2001, he moved to Dubai.
Mark Timbrell appointed as General Manager of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort in Lebanon
Timbrell joins Kempinski Lebanon from his most recent role as General Manager with Kempinski Hotel Amman and returns to Beirut after seven years where he previously managed Gefinor Rotana in Hamra.
Elias Moukarzel becomes Hilton Doha’s new GM
Hilton assigns Elias J. Moukarzel as the new GM of Hilton Doha. A seasoned hotelier, the appointment places Moukarzel at the helm of one of Qatar’s highly regarded hotels. A native of Lebanon, Moukarzel holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Ecole Hoteliere de Toulouse, France and an MBA in Hotel...
Two senior leaders promoted at Dubai’s Kerzner International
Philippe Zuber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Brett Armitage has been promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer.
