A 10-year industry veteran, Smit’s most previously was the Assistant Front Office Manager at The Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton.
Martin Chetty appointed Executive Chef at Hilton Durban
His career includes working at five-star hotels and restaurants around South Africa, most recently at Southern Sun, Waterfront in Cape Town.
Opening of Park Hyatt Zanzibar marks first Hyatt in country
Park Hyatt Zanzibar exterior Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Zanzibar, marking the first ever Hyatt…
Sandi Macfie new IHG Director, Hotel Performance Support for Africa
Based in Johannesburg, Macfie will lead the operations and performance of IHG’s 17 franchised hotels across six countries in Africa.
DoubleTree by Hilton to Debut in Kinshasa
A conversion from its previous designation as the French Embassy, DoubleTree by Hilton Kinshasa – The Stanley will be located in Gombe, the city’s business district – allowing for easy access to corporate companies, retail outlets, government ministries, diplomatic and media organizations.
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.
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.
Eric Pellen new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano
Chef Pellen will oversee the operation of nine upscale outlets and banquet events as well.
Noura Ragheb new Director of Sales at Ramses Hilton
She joins the Ramses Hilton with more than 10 years of experience, holding several managerial sales positions, most recently as Regional Deputy Director of Sales Hilton worldwide Egypt.
Chris Meredith appointed new Executive Chef at Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
Meredith joins Raffles from the iconic Sandy Lane, Barbados where he held the position of Executive Chef.
