The past seven days have seen some big hires in the region’s hospitality world.
From Visit Qatar’s new CEO, Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA’s new CEO, Gulf Hotels Group’s new corporate director of F&B operations, and a promotion at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach, among others, read on to meet the top movers across the region.
Qatar Tourism appoints new CEO of Visit Qatar
Qatar Tourism has appointed Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi as CEO of Visit Qatar, marking a pivotal moment in the formation of this entity, which serves as the promotional and marketing arm for Qatar’s tourism sector. Al-Mawlawi previously held the role of chief marketing and promotion officer at Qatar Tourism, where he spearheaded the successful implementation of various promotional campaigns.
John Halliday lands promotion at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
John Halliday has been promoted at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach and is now hotel manager. With a background spanning over 28 years in the hospitality sector, Halliday brings a wealth of experience and a proven history of success to his latest position. Halliday has garnered expertise across various prestigious hotel groups, including renowned establishments such as Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and Desert Palm Dubai, as well as a range of luxury hotel and resort brands across the UAE, Oman, and the UK.
InterContinental Residences and Crowne Plaza Business Bay appoint new cluster general manager
InterContinental Residences and Crowne Plaza Business Bay have appointed Mohamed Mahmoud as cluster general manager. Mahmoud boasts an impressive track record and extensive experience in luxury hospitality, spanning over two decades with IHG. In his previous role as pre-opening general manager for the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & SPA, Mahmoud showcased his proficiency in aligning with UAE expansion objectives and capitalizing on current hospitality trends.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East and Africa welcomes new CEO for Saudi Arabia
Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East and Africa has appointed Wahdan Al Kadi as the new CEO of the KSA market. Al Kadi transitions to the hospitality group following a successful four-year tenure as chief business officer at Saudi Arabia’s Tourist Development Fund (TDF). Working closely with HE Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khatib, Mr. Wahdan Al Kadi significantly contributed to advancing the national objectives outlined in Vision 2030 during his tenure at TDF, bringing a wealth of expertise to his new role.
Gulf Hotels Group welcomes new corporate director of F&B operations
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has appointed Miguel Duarte Silva as corporate director of F&B operations. With a career spanning Europe and the Middle East, Duarte Silva has held pivotal roles at properties such as Grosvenor House Dubai, A Luxury Collection Hotel and Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria. Most recently, he served as the corporate director of F&B for Rotana Hotels, where he oversaw F&B operations across all 72 hotels in GCC, Levante, and Africa.
Valor Hospitality Partners welcomes new regional commercial director
Valor Hospitality Partners has appointed Souhad Saeed El Hariri as regional commercial director for the Middle East, CIS, and Indian Ocean regions. El Hariri brings an abundance of experience in sales and marketing, business development, strategic planning, partnership cultivation, and revenue enhancement, acquired throughout her career with the likes of IHG, Movenpick Hotels and Millennium Hotels.