Hotelier Middle East

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa’s beachfront restaurant, Nuska Beach, has recently re-opened, featuring a new menu featuring Mediterranean and Levantine cuisines. Head chef José Cacciavillani takes us through his typical day. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePPWvx_u

Amir Ataya brings extensive expertise in hospitality to his role as general manager at Radisson Hotel Group Riyadh Airport. He shares with us the market trends in Riyadh that have led to a shift in guest preferences. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eRg9RZHz

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in partnership with The Lux Collective, has announced the completion of 40 percent of construction for LUX* Al Jabal Resort, and 25 percent of construction work for LUX* Al Bridi Resort. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eaX9Jbs5

Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre’s Bull & Bear restaurant brings on Marc Hardiman as chef patron to lead the culinary rebrand. We caught up with Hardiman to find out more about his career, his focus on sustainability, and vision for the Bull & Bear restaurant. Read the full story: #culinaryrebrand #menurefresh #bullandbear #finedining https://lnkd.in/eY26TDag

The Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel has appointed Peter Katusak-Huzsvar as general manager, effective immediately. He brings over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience to lead one of Doha's most iconic hotels. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7Bchm8H

A recent sustainability survey conducted by Premier Inn Hotels - Middle East has revealed new insights into the environmental habits of travellers, both at home and when booking and staying in hotels. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eKKVCMKg

The legacy of Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, the former Hilton president for the Middle East and Africa, lives on with a Hilton-funded study placement at Dubai College of Tourism (DCT). Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eap5Tvts

NEOM’s first luxury tourism destination, Sindalah, has opened. Its inauguration follows a two-year construction period, which saw a peak workforce of 30,000 collaborating with four local contractors and up to 60 subcontractors. The island has now begun hosting guests. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/evbVFrgw

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Hilton have signed an MOU aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to strengthen Dubai’s position as a top business and leisure destination. The partnership will roll out joint marketing campaigns, integrate Dubai experiences into Hilton Honors, and enhance team member training through Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), focusing on service quality and cultural awareness. DET CEO Issam Kazim and Hilton’s Guy Hutchinson highlight this alliance as key to advancing Dubai’s global hospitality standing. Read more. #hospitality #hotels #luxury #news #dubai #strategy #tourism #leisure #travel #destination #economy

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is witnessing robust growth and innovation, with key appointments and sustainable projects leading the way. Giacomo Nicolodi joins Kerten Hospitality to drive community-focused projects, including Dar Tantora in AlUla. Radisson Hotel Group, led by Elie Milky, focuses 70% of its expansion on Saudi Arabia, with 100 hotels planned by 2030. Meanwhile, Red Sea Global advances Sheybarah Island’s connectivity with zero-energy 5G, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. Additionally, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, welcomes Aya Kharabsheh to strengthen its digital reach. Discover more about these developments. #hospitality #hotels #luxury #newappointment #newrecruit #news #management #saudiarabia