Kempinski Hotels' Colin Lubbe steps down as CFO, vice chairman

Lubbe to stay on until a CFO is recruited and appointed, company says

Ramada hotels in Ajman form 'Guest Happiness Committee'

Ramada hotels in Ajman form 'Guest Happiness Committee'

The committee is tasked with improving overall guest experience and ratings on review websites for both Ramada properties in Ajman

Stefan Leser has left Dubai's Jumeirah Group

Stefan Leser has left Dubai's Jumeirah Group

In February 2016, Stefan Leser joined Jumeirah Group as its CEO; the operator's interim CEO is now Marc Dardenne

Changes made to Kempinski's executive leadership

Changes made to Kempinski's executive leadership

Kempinski chief operating officer Marcus van der Wal is leaving Kempinski, with Bernold Schroeder appointed to executive team as COO Europe

Movenpick to attract millennials with gen-y committee

Movenpick to attract millennials with gen-y committee

New 'Gen-Y committee' will meet five times a year to attend and contribute to executive meetings across the world

Atlantis The Palm promotes Kyp Charalambous to VP sales

Atlantis The Palm promotes Kyp Charalambous to VP sales

Charalambous was previously director of leisure sales at the resort

Mohamed Aghoury joins Roda Al Murooj Dubai as GM

Mohamed Aghoury joins Roda Al Murooj Dubai as GM

Mohamed Aghoury joins Roda Al Murooj Downtown Dubai as general manager

IAHGM to offer independent advisory services

IAHGM to offer independent advisory services

IAHGM taps global expert network, including Middle East veteran hoteliers, to offer advisory services

Sherif Madkour joins Dubai's Media Rotana as GM

Sherif Madkour joins Dubai's Media Rotana as GM

Sherif Madkour joins Dubai's 537-room Media Rotana as general manager

UAE Cheese Guild debuts, inducts new members

UAE Cheese Guild debuts, inducts new members

The UAE chapter of the International Cheese Guild was formally established on February 27, 2017 in Dubai

Aiana opens regional sales office in Dubai

Aiana opens regional sales office in Dubai

Company appoints regional director of sales to lead sales and marketing activities across the GCC

UAE, Kazakh officials sign visa agreements

UAE, Kazakh officials sign visa agreements

Agreements have been signed in Abu Dhabi on diplomatic missions, visa exemptions and tourism between the UAE and Kazakhstan

19th Arab Ministerial Tourism Council meeting held

19th Arab Ministerial Tourism Council meeting held

Oman hosts Executive Office meeting for the 19th Arab Ministerial Tourism Council

Roundtable: Kitchen Standards

Roundtable: Kitchen Standards

With the ever-increasing popularity of budget and mid-market hospitality F&B outlets, Hotelier Express meets the suppliers ensuring hygiene standards are maintained and kitchen innovations are affordable

MEET THE TEAM: La Ville Hotel & Suites Dubai

MEET THE TEAM: La Ville Hotel & Suites Dubai

The Autograph Collection's 111th property, the La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk Dubai, has opened; we catch up with the team heading up the property

Former vice chairman of Hilton Hotels passes away

Former vice chairman of Hilton Hotels passes away

Director of the Hilton Foundation and former vice chairman of Hilton Hotels Corporation, Eric Hilton, dies at the age of 83


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Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5% annually to 2023, according to ATM report
TRAVEL Oman tourism arrivals to increase 5% annually to 2023, according to ATM report

Arrivals to Oman to increase at a CAGR of 5%, fuelled by visitors from India who accounted for 21% of total arrivals in 2018

COMMENT: Saudi Arabia's giga-projects are catalysts of change
Business COMMENT: Saudi Arabia's giga-projects are catalysts of change

Giga-projects is one of six different streams created by Saudi's Public Investment Fund (PIF) around which it has structured its investment plan

Interview: Expedia's Cyril Ranque
Business Interview: Expedia's Cyril Ranque

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Product Focus: LaCimbali S20

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