An exclusive tour of Holiday Inn & Suites Kuwait Salmiya with GM Saif Eddin Mohammed

An exclusive tour of Holiday Inn & Suites Kuwait Salmiya with GM Saif Eddin Mohammed

Saif Eddin Mohammed, general manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Kuwait Salmiya, has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. While providing us with an exclusive tour of the hotel, he shared some exciting news and plans for the property. 

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Eye on Bahrain with Mark Brown, GM of Royal Saray Resort

Eye on Bahrain with Mark Brown, GM of Royal Saray Resort

We chatted with Mark Brown, general manager of Royal Saray Resort, to obtain an insider’s perspective on Bahrain’s hospitality scene.

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Eying the Middle East market with Paul Bridger, COO of Rove Hotels

Eying the Middle East market with Paul Bridger, COO of Rove Hotels

COO Paul Bridger outlines Rove Hotels expansion plans and how the brand has carved a niche in the competitive mid-market segment.

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LEVA Hotels’ expansion plans with founder and CEO JS Anand

LEVA Hotels’ expansion plans with founder and CEO JS Anand

JS Anand, founder and CEO of LEVA Hotels, was recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Travel and Tourism Leaders in 2023. With over 20 years of influential experience in hospitality, the visionary leader details LEVA Hotels’ expansion in the Middle East.

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Showcasing authentic Indian hospitality with Puneet Chhatwal

Showcasing authentic Indian hospitality with Puneet Chhatwal

In an exclusive interview with Puneet Chhatwal, managing director and CEO of IHCL, we explore the group’s focus on expanding in the Middle East, their latest developments and key trends in luxury hospitality.

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Destination New Alamein with Tamer Saleh, GM of Palma Bay Rotana Resort

Destination New Alamein with Tamer Saleh, GM of Palma Bay Rotana Resort

The newly opened Palma Bay Rotana Resort in Egypt has a dynamic GM at its helm. Indeed, Tamer Saleh has over 20 years of experience in hospitality and has won multiple awards over the course of his career. Here, he discusses the unique aspects of the property and discusses Egypt’s evolving hospitality scene.

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Championing sustainability with Mohamed Hawwam, general manager of Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Championing sustainability with Mohamed Hawwam, general manager of Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Mohamed Hawwam, GM of Sofitel Dubai Downtown, is a seasoned hospitality professional. Advocating human-first leadership and driven by a passion for integrity, excellence and sustainability, he emphasizes the role luxury hotels should play in promoting environmental sustainability.

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A new perspective with Vincent Miccolis, MD of the MEAT and India at Ascott

A new perspective with Vincent Miccolis, MD of the MEAT and India at Ascott

Vincent Miccolis, managing director of the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and India at Ascott, discusses the hotel-in-residence hybrid model.

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In-depth look at the regional hospitality market with Nils-Arne Schroeder, Fairmont’s SVP operations

In-depth look at the regional hospitality market with Nils-Arne Schroeder, Fairmont’s SVP operations

With over three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Nils-Arne Schroeder is a visionary and inspirational hotelier. Here, he provides insights into the regional hospitality market and discusses his demanding role as senior vice president of operations for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Fairmont.

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Shining light on Dubai with Christophe Schnyder, managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Shining light on Dubai with Christophe Schnyder, managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Christophe Schnyder, the managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, sheds light on the latest trends and the current status of Dubai’s effervescent hospitality industry.

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