Shaza Al Madina hosts training programmes for Saudi nationals
Programmes are a key part of hotel’s support for vision 2030
Marriott voted best employer to work for by MENA hoteliers
The Hotelier Middle East Salary Survey has voted in Marriott International as the hotel operator that hoteliers in the region want to work for the most
Addressing youth unemployment a focus for Hilton
Hilton president and CEO Christopher Nassetta believes that ignoring youth unemployment is detrimental to the hospitality industry
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Business Bay has 48% female colleagues
The female team members at the Business Bay property are spread across all departments and at all levels
Assila Hotel Jeddah attains 40% Saudisation, reveals GM
The team at Assila Hotel Jeddah includes 40 Saudi chefs, along with nationals employed in a variety of roles across the property
Roya gathers industry for GCC employment push
AHIC 2017 showcased a public-private sector independent advisory board formed to find common programmes and best practices to attract local talent
Movenpick Hotel Doha gets new GM
Sami Aawar is a product of Movenpick's Talent Development Centre - a programme developed by the operator to identify, nurture and build future general managers from within
HMH appoints a new chief operating officer
Former complex general manager for both The Ajman Palace Hotel and The Coral Beach Resort Sharjah takes up new role with hospitality management firm
Saudi women now working in airports
The move to allow females to take up employment in Saudi Arabia's airports comes following pressure from those interested in the development of women's work and is in line with 'Vision 2030'
Marriott appoints complex GM for Dubai collection
Jason Harding has been appointed as complex general manager of Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection, overseeing three luxury hotels in Dubai
Comment: Why is is so hard to find good F&B staff?
You could hire the best chef in the world but without the support of an equally capable GM and floor staff, it's a waste of money
Hotel salaries 'need review' to boost retention
Nearly three-quarters of respondents to the Hotelier Middle East HR Leaders Survey said their salary grade system needed a review
Modul University launches ICHM training programme
The course, offered by Modul University Dubai, has been broken up into nine modules
Sales managers prove hardest to recruit for hotels
The Hotelier Middle East Human Capital Report revealed that the hardest role to fill is that of sales & marketing director, followed by executive chef
Hotel sector sentiment positive despite staff cuts
However, the results of the second Hotelier Middle East Human Capital Report revealed that 43% respondents said their organisation has had to reduce headcount
Hilton Makkah and Towers boosts female employment
Saudi women in Makkah continue to play an increasing role in hospitality with rising numbers in full-time employment