Citymax RAK appoints Nidal Saloum as hotel manager
Citymax Hotels, the Landmark Group’s award-winning mid-market hotel brand, has appointed Nidal Saloum as hotel manager of its flagship 204-room property in Ras Al Khaimah.
7 Management sets its sight on the GCC after massive UAE expansion
Renowned F&B titan 7 Management has dominated the hospitality scene in Riyadh, Beirut, Dubai and Doha, with an array of standout Middle Eastern brands, such as Café Beirut, February 30, Lucia’s, Antika and Sayf.
Midar restaurant is set to become Kuwait’s premium seafood restaurant
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
Getting to know Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah’s managing director, Andreas Searty
Andreas Searty, managing director of Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, is getting ready for the opening of Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah in Q3 2022. Here, he tells us what guests can expect from the new property and how his vast knowledge in the industry will help him in his exciting role.
Copthorne Lakeview Hotel & Executive Apartments appoints Malik Meziane as its general manager
The new four-star hotel Copthorne Lakeview Hotel & Executive Apartments, located in Dubai Green Community – Dubai Investment Park, has appointed Malik Meziane as its general manager.
Paris comes to Saudi Arabia at Mansard Riyadh hotel
Firas Mneimneh, general manager of Mansard Riyadh, shares details on the latest luxury lifestyle hotel bringing a touch of Paris to Saudi Arabia.
Deutsche Hospitality to expand across the Middle East
Deutsche Hospitality will double its portfolio in the Middle East, adding locations that will set the standard in the hospitality industry.
Greek delights: tourism rebirth
Traditionally a sun and sea destination, Greece is working hard to reposition itself and shed its traditional tourism image. HVS Athens’ director Pavlos Papadimitriou and analyst Gelina Kordoni provide an in-depth analysis of the country’s tourism past and how the sector is evolving.
The rise of food aggregators
Demand for food delivery spiked during the pandemic and the sector is slowing no signs of slowing down. Naim Maadad, CEO of Gates Hospitality, outlines the food delivery models defining the industry and how things are likely to play out in 2022.
A look inside Gulf Hotels Group with Fares Yactine
With more than 24 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Fares Yactine, vice president MEA Gulf Hotels Group and general manager of Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & SPA, has contributed to the success of a number of large hotel groups, including Melia, IHG, Habtoor Hospitality and Accor. In this interview, he shares his passion for Gulf Hotels Group and what’s on the horizon.
