Two new leaders join CBRE’s Middle East hotels and tourism team
Ali Manzoor has joined CBRE as head of hotels and tourism – Middle East and Ben Parkins as associate director.
Hussain Dagher joins Al Raha Beach Hotel as executive chef
Prior to joining Al Raha Beach Hotel, Chef Hussain Dagher worked in Lebanon, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Qatar.
Accor to debut Sofitel in Madinah
With plans to rebrand under the Sofitel marque next year, the hotel will continue to operate under white label while it undergoes renovation.
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel appoints new general manager
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel’s new GM Asier Baquero began his career 22 years ago and served across several resorts and city-based hotels.
Fadi Ammache joins Grand Millennium Al Wahda as general manager
With over 25 years of experience, Ammache has worked with leading hospitality brands across France, Belgium, Lebanon and the UAE.
Anantara Hotels & Resorts solidifies its positioning in the region
Anantara Hotels & Resorts opened the first luxury resort on Dubai’s World Islands archipelago, to bring 70 suites and 40 beach villas.
Mandarin Oriental to debut in Egypt with a luxury hotel in Cairo
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will rebrand the historic Shepheard Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This will be the group’s first hotel in Egypt.
10K new rooms to boost IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Saudi portfolio until 2025
IHG is adding +10,000 rooms to the KSA’s supply in the next two to three years, boosting tourism infrastructure to cater to diverse audiences.
Marina Krasnobrizhaya is St. Regis Riyadh’s new GM
Krasnobrizhaya, who’s the first woman to be GM at Marriott International in KSA, will lead the hotel’s pre-opening efforts.
LXR Hotels & Resorts to debut in Abu Dhabi with an island golf court
Expected to open in 2023, Al Nawras Island, LXR Hotels & Resorts will mark the brand’s entry into the UAE capital.
