Recovery on the Horizon for the UAE’s Hospitality Sector in 2021
Things are looking upbeat for the Hospitality sector in the UAE, as latent demand for travel becomes visible even amidst a Pandemic UAE’s tourism & hospitality sector is all set to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of the pandemic in the ongoing year. At present, the hospitality sector is positively motoring along, albeit […]
Russell Impiazzi Leads Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk’s Culinary Team as The New Executive Chef
Bringing over twenty-five years of culinary experience Dubai, UAE – Russell Impiazzi joins Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk as the Executive Chef, with the mission to establish a new hub of restaurant and bars in the city through genuine, seasonal, sustainable food, beverage and service experiences. As Executive Chef at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, he is […]
Shaza Makkah announces the appointment of Bassam Khanfar as General Manager
Shaza Makkah, the 5-Star hotel among the first in line hotels in Jabal AlKa’bah to Al Masjid Al Haram, announced the appointment of Bassam Khanfar as the new General Manager. Bringing a wealth of skills and multi-dimensional expertise with decades of experience, Bassam Khanfar joined Shaza Makkah holds a degree in Banking and Finance, as […]
Deutsche Hospitality Accelerates Expansion in Middle East with New Openings and Key Appointments
Appoints Siegfried Nierhaus as Vice President of the Middle East Dubai, UAE- :Deutsche Hospitality, the leading German hospitality group with five unique hotel brands under its portfolio, has recently announced the appointment of Siegfried Nierhaus as Vice President of the Middle East. With determined and imminent growth plans across the entire region, Deutsche Hospitality is […]
International Women’s Day: Eva Koller, Director of Rooms, Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Managing the second-largest team in the hotel including Rooms, Front Office, Concierge, Housekeeping and Laundry Departments. They say diamonds are created under pressure, and without challenges, we never know our own potential. This International Women’s Day, women all over the world are embracing the need for challenge to bring about change and this resonates with […]
Bistrot Bagatelle Appoints New Head Chef – Ricardo Goncalves
Culinary sensation Chef Ricardo set to take the helm of French Favourite – Bagatelle Dubai -:Already proving to be a culinary sensation, Portuguese Chef Ricardo Goncalves brings his unique energy and gastronomic flair to the exhilarating kitchen of Bistrot Bagatelle. Chef Ricardo has garnered 12 years of experience working in Portugal, France and the UAE, […]
KPMG Survey: Saudi Female Business Leaders Poised for Growth
News Highlights: International Women’s Day Survey covered 675 female leaders from 52 countries 47% of Saudi female leaders do not expect Covid-19 to slow down progress on diversity and inclusion 92% of global and 80% of Saudi female leaders say we are still a long way from gender diverse boards and management teams DUBAI, RIYADH […]
The future of balanced leadership within the hospitality industry
As men and women grow and continue their education, they have equal ambitions to pursue a successful professional career, with roughly equal levels of achievement — though some studies suggest that women do slightly better. Women in hospitality in the Middle East are not a rare occurrence, but in senior management roles, from general manager […]
New General Manager at Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
Mr. Kifah Bin Hussein has recently joined Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah as a General Manager, bringing more than 22 years of experience to his new role. He led the management teams in several hotels in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Poland, and Dubai, gaining extensive experience in hospitality while working in numerous key executive positions in […]
Welcoming New Mothers: The Far-Reaching Benefits of an Inclusive Work Culture
By: Sukanya Chakraborty, Head – Corporate Communications & CSR in VFS Global 2020 has been a watershed year for individuals, businesses and communities at large, disrupting entire systems of functioning. From a D&I lens, working women particularly have faced the pressures of managing their careers alongside a curtailed or non-existent support system at the home […]