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Hany Ahmed is a general manager who leads by example, manages with empathy and achieves results by focusing on a commitment to quality for guests. With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, the general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay, continues to set new benchmarks for the property. Find out more about why Ahmed made it onto the General Manager Power List: https://lnkd.in/e8Ha2vQ2

Mehmet Tulunay, the general manager of Rixos Hotels Marina Abu Dhabi, has played a pivotal role in the success of the property since its opening in October 2022. With 26 years of industry experience, Tulunay has driven the resort’s rapid rise in the competitive Abu Dhabi market. Find out more about why Tulunay made it onto the General Manager Power List this year: https://lnkd.in/d7tssqpj

Hilton announced the graduation of its first cohort of students from a hospitality training programme in partnership with Bunyan for Training, an affiliate of the reputed hospitality management school in Switzerland, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL). Since signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022, 18 students have completed the programme and joined Hilton’s growing team across its 21 trading hotels in Saudi Arabia. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/edyg8363

Namia River Retreat will open on the Cồn Ba Xã Islet in Hoi An, Vietnam on 15 December. The five-star village resort features 60 villas each with their own private pools. Through every detail, the resort provides unique ways for guests to embark on a cultural journey, explore and connect with the lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e-hTcX_T

Sara Alsayed is Red Sea Global‘s senior adventure operation specialist. Throughout her career, Alsayed aims to facilitate memorable experiences that balance the needs of both travellers and the environment. Here's a day in the life with Alsayed: https://lnkd.in/eQWbfjHj

Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa has appointed Rohit Pushpavanam as executive chef. He will oversee all culinary operations at the resort, including Vue Rooftop & Lounge, the highest rooftop lounge in the Middle East, Zaatar restaurant with its modern interpretations of regional cuisine, and Café Wadi Habib, reminiscent of a casual Omani souq. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eP2WFQEm

With a career spanning more than 20 years at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Tamara Salha is now the Area General Manager for @Premium, Essentials & Suites – UAE hotels, and the General Manager of voco® Dubai, an IHG Hotel. Salha has consistently elevated operational performance and guest satisfaction throughout her career, and as a result has made it onto this year's General Manager Power List. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e63iQVvr

The latest issue of Hotelier Middle East is on its way to subscribers now and, for those who are subscribed to our website, the digital version is also available to read. In this issue we feature the General Manager Power List 2024 – highlighting 101 leaders from the region who were selected based on their successes over the past 12 months. We also dive into an inspiring conversation with Dimitris Manikis, president of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA, who shares the importance of improved talent attraction in the hospitality industry. Discover all this and more: #hospitalityindustry #generalmangerpowerlist #hospitalityleaders #hotelindustry #middleeasthospitality https://lnkd.in/eMnNfPGk

Saad Al-Ghamdi is multi-property general manager at Marriott Hotels and Marriott Hotel & Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf, and Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek. As the first Saudi national multi-property GM in Dubai, Al Ghamdi restructured the cluster’s leadership, driving operational efficiency and optimising cost management. Find out more about why Ghamdi made it onto this year's General Manager Power List: https://lnkd.in/ePxt-iV9

As the General Manager of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel And Residences, Nizar Weshah’s leadership philosophy is centred around excellence, innovation, and community engagement, guided by the principles of Vision 2030 of the Kingdom. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he strives to foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute to the collective success. Find out more about why Weshah made it onto this year's General Manager Power List: https://lnkd.in/e_-6sBhc