Category: Executive Talks

  • New General Manager at Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah

    New General Manager at Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah

    Mr. Fadi Akeel was recently appointed as the new General Manager at Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, bringing with him more than 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He started his career with Hyatt back in 1999 at Grand Hyatt Amman and has ever since moved from Jordan to Azerbaijan, Oman, Kuwait and…

  • Mike Song Named New Global Head Of Genesis

    Mike Song Named New Global Head Of Genesis

    Song appointed new Global Head of Genesis while retaining existing COO role, effective January 1, 2023 New leadership to accelerate Genesis’ global presence and performance through clear brand vision.   DUBAI, United Arab Emirates  — Genesis today announced the appointment of Mike (Min Kyu) Song as Global Head of Genesis and his promotion to Executive…

  • Al Khoory Hotels makes two senior management appointments

    Al Khoory Hotels makes two senior management appointments

    Seasoned hotel operator Dhiraj Bagai and corporate hospitality stalwart Naji Moukhachen to join the Al Khoory team to drive the next phase of the operator’s growth Dubai, United Arab Emirates-:  Al Khoory Hotels, part of the Al Khoory Group’s hospitality division, has made two senior management appointments to drive the next phase of the company’s…

  • Interview with Omar Al-Zubaidi, Head Of Genesis Middle East & Africa

    Interview with Omar Al-Zubaidi, Head Of Genesis Middle East & Africa

    With a recent rise in the development and production of EVs in the market, how will the Genesis X Concept models make an impact in the region and what are the steps planned for their launch? Genesis continues to keep innovation at its forefront with the development of its future models, with an outlook on…

  • Swissotel Al Ghurair appoints Amal El Ansari as the new GM

    Swissotel Al Ghurair appoints Amal El Ansari as the new GM

    Amal El Ansari maximizes every potential to achieve key goals. Dubai, UAE – Swissotel Al Ghurair and Swissotel Living Al Ghurair is pleased to announce the new appointment of Amal El Ansari as the new General Manager, leading the team and driving the business for the 620-room property. Born and raised in Morocco, she brings a wealth of experience…

  • Women Take Charge at DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City

    Women Take Charge at DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City

    The UAE’s first ‘door lady’, Emirati youth join the world leading hospitality brand Dubai, UAE-: As the DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City prepares to open its doors, key roles are being filled at the hotel, and a number of top positions have been filled by women. Emirati’s will also play a key part in building the team…

  • Guenter Gebhard promoted to regional VP and GM at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

    Guenter Gebhard promoted to regional VP and GM at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

    A veteran hospitality executive, Gebhard joined Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh in 2019 as General Manager. RIYADH — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center, the most iconic hotel in Riyadh, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Guenter Gebhard as Regional Vice President and General Manager. A veteran hospitality executive, Gebhard joined Four Seasons Hotel…

  • Four Seasons Resort and Residences at  The Pearl-Qatar Introduces Mehdi  Zaanoun as General Manager

    Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar Introduces Mehdi Zaanoun as General Manager

    Mehdi Zaanoun has always loved hotels and resorts, and now, as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar, he is bringing that service-oriented lifestyleto a unique residential setting. This dynamic beachfront address offers a new level of resort-style luxury living in one of Doha’s most prestigious locations. Situated on a secluded…

  • A new female chief engineer at Radisson RED Dubai is breaking down stereotypes

    A new female chief engineer at Radisson RED Dubai is breaking down stereotypes

    Neeraja Rahul has been appointed LEAD Engineering aka Chief Engineer at the Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis. She becomes the first female Chief Engineer for the Radisson Hotel Group in the Middle East. Rahul joins Radisson RED Dubai from their sister property the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. With only 6 years experience in…

  • IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints General Manager for Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park

    IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints General Manager for Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park

    Newly appointed GM Sayed Tayoun spearheads the Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park’s vision to becoming a community-centric hotel. Dubai – IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment of veteran hotelier Sayed Tayoun as General Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park. With more than twenty years’ experience in…