“Our financial results during the first half once again show the resilience of our business model despite softening economic conditions. Going forward, we will press ahead with our expansion plans,

WITH MORE THAN 20 HOTELS IN OPERATION ON FOUR CONTINENTS, LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP HAS ALREADY ESTABLISHED A STRONG GLOBAL PRESENCE,

HILAL SAADE has been recruited as director of sales and marketing at Meliá Doha. Saade graduated from École Hôtelière Paris in France. His resume includes a notable track record with key positions with luxury

SIMON CASSON has been promoted to president of hotel operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

RABIH ZEIN has been appointed general manager at Carslon Rezidor Hotel Group’s Radisson Blu Resort, Sharjah. Zein joined the company in 1999 as cluster sales manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Nice

HENK MEYKNECHT has been named senior vice president of regional operations for the Middle East and Africa, at Kempinski Hotels.

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will promote the emirate’s maritime sector at Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology

DOUGLAS JEWSON has taken on the role of managing director for Africa at Travelport. With an extensive experience of 20 years in Africa’s telecommunications and electronics sector, Jewson’s notable roles include various leadership positions

HAFIDH AL BUSAIDY has been recruited as cluster general manager at Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels (SWBH). With 31 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Al Busaidy has worked in seven counties, including Saudi Arabia,