After completing a degree in Hotel Management in the UK, Bergvoll took on management roles in Norway, Lithuania, Oman, South Africa and most recently in Estonia and worked among others for the Carlson Rezidor Group.
Mandarin Oriental announces new hotel and residences in Beirut
Scheduled to open in 2018, the project will include 280 well-appointed rooms and suites and 25 serviced apartments.
New nutritionally-balanced and fun kid’s menu rolling out at Holiday Inns AMEA
The menu consists of 34 main meals (including 12 regional dishes), 7 desserts and 10 drinks and has been designed to ensure that hotels from across the region can cater to both local and international tastes.
Hotel construction in Turkey at all-time high
The Hotel Show 2015 commissioned the report on the back of a 70% increase in interest from Turkish manufacturers looking to exhibit at the 16th annual event this year, set to take place in Dubai in September.
Record water and energy savings for eco-conscious Mövenpick properties in the Middle East
A range of hotel-led initiatives, many pioneered by general managers and staff members, led to energy and water reductions of 7.8% and 6.3% respectively in 2014, compared to 2013.
Edward Pinchard named Vice President Sales EMEA at Carlson Rezidor
Pinchard has spent the last 20 years working in the hospitality industry, starting his career with IHG before going on to work at Hilton Hotels and GHL Hotels in a variety of sales and commercial roles in Europe, Middle East and The United States.
Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square now open
The opening marks the second Hyatt Place hotel in the Middle East, joining Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga, and the sixth Hyatt-branded hotel in Dubai.
Archana Kawatra new Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Her 18-year career has spanned a number of hospitality disciplines in sales, marketing and guest relations.
Four Seasons Hotel Amman promotes Mali Carow to Hotel Manager
Four Seasons Hotel Amman is Carow’s seventh Four Seasons hotel that she has been a part of since the year 2000.
First Marriott in the Holy City of Makkah now open
The arabesque themed 426-room property sits on the hill top of Makkah, providing guests with exquisite views of the Holy City and Haram.