The segment he will lead encompasses all Sofitel (luxury), Pullman (upscale), and MGallery (upscale) hotels throughout the region, excluding Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Greg O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor as Chief Development Officer
O’Stean joins Carlson Rezidor from Piper Jaffray & Company in Atlanta, where he served as managing director and led a division of the hospitality investment banking team that focused on the development of privately-owned hotels.
Haitham Nassar promoted to Cluster General Manager Ramses Hilton & Hilton World Trade Center Hotel Cairo
Nassar joined Hilton International in 1988 and has held various managerial positions at Luxor Hilton, Hilton El Ain in UAE, Nile Hilton and Hilton Sharm Dreams in Sharm El Sheikh.
ONYX expands operation to Indian market with 10 properties by 2022
ONYX has entered into an exclusive partnership with hospitality asset management firm, Kingsbridge India In order to develop these projects.
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights officially opened
The 464-room hotel features a spacious lobby filled with 1,000 square meters of plant walls, flowers and greenery, along with soothing water features and a towering glass ceiling embossed with Swarovski crystals.
Alastair Thomann new Managing Director at Pentahotels
Rosewood has restructured and centralised the brand under the leadership of Alastair Thomann who will supervise pentahotels’ entire global strategy, from brand standards and brand culture to the operating side of the business.
Carlson Rezidor announces Radisson Blu Hotel du 2 Février Lomé, Togo
The 5-star Radisson Blu will offer 320 rooms and apartments, five food & drink outlets, meeting space of 3,600m2 including two auditoriums, an outdoor swimming pool and terrace, a business center, a business class lounge, a 375m2 gym & spa area, tennis courts and a casino.
Anantara Dubai Creek Hotel to open in early 2018
The property will comprise 290 guest rooms, a rooftop pool, a spa and a range of restaurants, bars and retail outlets.
Rome Cavalieri launches initiative to donate waste food to charity
Looking to provide a positive contribution to environmental and social issues, the Rome Cavalieri has trialled this new drive over a period of a month and subsequently donated 3,400 meals. They hope to donate 35,000 meals over the course of a year.
Celery Risotto Alla Waldorf selected as the Next Taste of Waldorf Astoria
The winning dish is the result of a week-long collaboration in Rome between Waldorf Astoria Master Chef Heinz Beck and JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef David Posey at Rome Cavalieri.
