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

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

Elie Saliba earns big promotion at Rotana

Elie Saliba earns big promotion at Rotana

The group's rewards programme has a renewal ratio of 72%

Sharjah boosts ties with the UK

Sharjah boosts ties with the UK

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority to highlight projects and investment opportunities in the emirate

New global appointment for Gerald Lawless at WTTC

New global appointment for Gerald Lawless at WTTC

The former Jumeirah Group CEO has been appointed chairman of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)

Kempinski Hotels appoints new CEO

Kempinski Hotels appoints new CEO

Long-serving board member makes the jump to head the century-old hotel company

Saudi to welcome Australian hotel operator

Saudi to welcome Australian hotel operator

Hotel management company StayWell will manage two Park Regis properties in Mecca

Marriott reaffirms commitment to acquire Starwood

Marriott reaffirms commitment to acquire Starwood

Marriott International says it has signed a deal that provides greater long-term value for Starwood stockholders

The big climb: Dimistris Fatisis

The big climb: Dimistris Fatisis

Greek-born Dimitris Fatisis is the new executive chef for hospitality group M Management

Hilton's mid-market brand to enter Muscat

Hilton's mid-market brand to enter Muscat

New Hilton Garden Inn, featuring 232 guest rooms, is set to become first hotel for the brand in Muscat

Movenpick continues KSA expansion amid challenges

Movenpick continues KSA expansion amid challenges

Ongoing regional conflict and the global drop in oil prices fail to deter Movenpick expansion plans in Saudi Arabia

Kempinski Hotels and Reto Wittwer reach settlement

Kempinski Hotels and Reto Wittwer reach settlement

Kempinski Hotels SA and Reto Wittwer have reached an amicable settlement, with all disputes settled with the former president and CEO

Qatar looks to Europe for tourism growth

Qatar looks to Europe for tourism growth

The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is set to promote its newly launched destination brand at ITB Berlin in Germany

Community for hotel general managers has launched

Community for hotel general managers has launched

The Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGM) has launched across the globe, with its headquarters currently in Dubai

The big climb: Miquel Badosa

The big climb: Miquel Badosa

Miquel Badosa is head chef at Casa de Tapas Dubai

Burj Al Arab receptionist second in global contest

Burj Al Arab receptionist second in global contest

Brodie bags honours at International Receptionist of the Year award that's held in commemoration of the late David Campbell

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts searches for new CEO

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts searches for new CEO

Jean-Gabriel Peres, the current CEO of Movenpick Hotels & Resorts will step down from his role this year, once a successor has been selected


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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

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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

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