Life at the top with Elena Schwartz of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Elena Schwartz, GM of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, discusses the role of women in hospitality and how she is empowering them.
A passion for hospitality with Catalina Silvana Susan, GM of Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi
Catalina Silvana Susan is deeply passionate about hospitality, cherishing the connections with dedicated colleagues and valued customers. In this exclusive interview, she talks about her role as GM of Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi and upcoming plans for the property
Women in the lead with Odile De Groot, GM of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Kuwait
Belgian adventurer and seasoned hotelier Odile De Groot is making a mark as GM of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Apartments Mahboula, Kuwait. Here, she tells us about her work, the importance of women empowerment and what she hopes to accomplish.
Hitting the airport with Pratibha Bankar
Pratibha Bankar was promoted to cluster GM of Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport and Abu Dhabi Capital Centre in 2023. Here, she explains the unique features of an airport hotel.
View from the top with Eleni Tsolakou, GM of Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
As general manager of Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, Eleni Tsolakou knows what it takes to lead a team. We spoke with the seasoned hotelier to find out what’s trending in the hospitality landscape.
Soulful food and a squeeze of “Dirty Lemon” with Ruba Khoury
Palestinian native turned Paris-trained chef Ruba Khoury combines her refined technical skills with the rustic essence of her ancestral palate to create an elevated form of Middle Eastern soul food that she serves at Dirty Lemon Bar. Here, she tells us how she blends her unique style with her Palestinian heritage in ever dish.
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi appoints Eleni Tsolakou as its first female GM
The management team at Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi has welcomed its first female general manager, Eleni Tsolakou.
Natasha Sideris at the helm of Tashas Group’s bold expansion in the Middle East
Natasha Sideris, founder and CEO of Tasha’s Group, talks about her company’s bold expansion across the Middle East and how to succeed in business.
Breaking the glass ceiling with Laura Eggleton
Laura Eggleton, general manager of Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown, discovered her true passion at the age of 13 and hasn’t looked back since. Here, we learn more about her rise to the top.
