Category: Executive Talks

Michelle Stuermer brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality management industry. Nashville, Tenn-:Margaritaville Hotel Nashvilleis pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Stuermer as the urban hotel’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Stuermer will oversee all facets of sales, marketing, and revenue management for the property, which…

Michael Fons joins Publique as General Manager and Time Out Market Dubai welcomes Gerard Brack as Head Chef Dubai, United Arab Emirates-: Expanding the team with a new appointment, alongside the announcement of an internal promotion, Naim Maadad, Chief Executive and Founder, strengthens his restaurant team across the Gates Hospitality group. Taking on the role of…

Khalid Al Zahrani has worked across the KSA hotel sector for 20 years Shangri-La Jeddah continues to grow its pre-opening team, strengthened by a focus on Saudisation efforts. The soon-to-open property has now announced KSA local Khalid Al Zahrani will join the team as director of sales. Zahrani’s appointment was announced by Shangri-La Jeddah GM…

Sasha Tyas joins with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry Mango House Seychelles, LXR Hotels & Resorts, the highly anticipated hotel opening this July, has announced Sasha Tyas as general manager. Situated on pristine beachfront in the southwest part of Mahé along the sparkling calm waters of the Anse Aux Poules Bleues bay,…

Lucid’s leadership team is further enhanced with the appointments of Margaret Burgraff, VP of Software Validation; Sanjay Chandra, VP of Information Technology; Jeff Curry, VP of Marketing and Communications, driving the company toward deliveries of Lucid Air Dubai, UAE: — Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury…

Aisha Azmi has worked across the Kingdom’s hospitality sector Shangri-La Jeddah has named Aisha Azmi as the property’s executive assistant to the general manager, making her one of the hotel’s first employees as the five-star hotel gears up for an October opening. “I have been watching the development of Shangri-La Jeddah for the last three…

Saudi national Bander Bakker has worked across the Kingdom for almost a decade Ahead of its opening this October, Shangri-La Jeddah has announced the HR manager heading up the department and spearheading Saudisation efforts. Bander Bakkar joins the new hotel after previously serving as HR manager for DoubleTree by Hilton in the Makkah region. Throughout…

Sofitel Dubai The Palm have announced the introduction of a new F&B and culinary team with the appointment of a new F&B Director and Head Chef along with the hire of a new Assistant Director of Events. Irish born Kevin Fleming joins the hotel as the head chef across all the restaurant offerings at Sofitel…

A recognised leader and innovator with extensive global experience across multiple industries, Speichert will oversee the company’s commercial growth strategy Toronto, Canada –International luxury hospitality leaderFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the addition of Marc Speichert to its executive leadership team in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 3, 2021.…

In a report for Dubai POV, CNN meets celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia who reveals his latest sweet creation made for Ramadan and inspired by local ingredients. Bhatia is one of Dubai’s most well-known chefs, with two restaurants in the city. He tells CNN about why he loves his job, “What I like the best about…