The first Adagio Premium has just opened in Doha, Qatar, with its Premium aparthotel concept developed by Adagio and Accor specifically for the Middle East.

A luxury urban resort in the heart of Xian, capital of Shaanxi province, The Gran Meliá Xian offers 389 rooms, including 54 suites, all with large windows and views of the gardens and lake.

Most recently McSwigan served as the General Manager at Atlanta Marriott Century Center/Emory Area.

David Udell selected as Group President, Asia Pacific; Larry Tchou advances to Senior Advisor, Greater China and new Senior VP roles for Sara Kearney and Carina Chorengel.

In his new position, Gautier will take charge of Noble House’s strategic planning, as well as many aspects of day-to-day operations.

Hanley will lead the expansion of Canadas Best Value Inn, Lexington by Vantage, Value Hotel Worldwide and Value Inn Worldwide and oversee the international stratification of the brands Vantage is acquiring from America’s Best Franchising.

A British national, educated in Austria and the USA, Mr. Asali joins Jumeirah Group with a twenty-year career in hospitality including senior appointments in the Middle East and Europe.

What is Sir Richard Branson up to in the hotel space? With Virgin Hotel Chicago set to open in a few months, its website and a new video reveals some of what’s in store.

The 3-day conference will bring together 75 Marriott female executives from the region to network, share their career success insights and learn about growth opportunities.

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