49. Philippe Harb, chief operating officer and partner, One to One Hotels & Resorts

The last year has been a quiet one for Philippe Harb at One to One, although the group has plans to open seven new hotels in the next three quarters. In fact, two are due to open in the next quarter, Harb reveals. Both will be four-star properties in the UAE – Boutique Al Dhar in Sharjah and Boutique Great Wall in Ras Al Khaimah.

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