Ludwig Bouldoukian
Regional VP, development – Middle East
and Africa Hyatt International
hyatt.com
If you were to summarize your career in one sentence, what would you say?
My career is guided by passion and dedication to the hospitality industry.
What is your most eagerly anticipated project?
We have several exciting projects coming up in Saudi Arabia, an important market in Hyatt’s growth strategy in the Middle East. With its rich heritage and culture, Saudi Arabia has much to offer the curious, modern traveler.
What qualities define a true leader?
A successful leader must create a shared vision for the project that both the developer and the operator are satisfied with. This is achieved through effective communication between both parties.
What is your motto?
Before I engage in a serious discussion on a new project, I ask myself: “Would I like to stay at this property on my next business trip/vacation?”
Where does the company stand in terms of its growth trajectory and its strategy for the MENA region?
Our long-term strategy puts us in prime position to experience sustained growth and recovery during and following the pandemic. We occupy a unique position in the market in terms of scale and footprint, and we are able to consistently deliver high-quality and personalized experiences. At present, we have 32 Hyatt-branded properties in the region, with a robust development pipeline for 2021-2022.
UPCOMING PROJECTS IN THE MENA REGION
About author
Rita Ghantous
Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.
