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'
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
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
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
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
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 Downtown Dubai as general manager
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 537-room Media Rotana as general manager
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
Company appoints regional director of sales to lead sales and marketing activities across the GCC
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
Oman hosts Executive Office meeting for the 19th Arab Ministerial Tourism Council
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
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
Director of the Hilton Foundation and former vice chairman of Hilton Hotels Corporation, Eric Hilton, dies at the age of 83