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,

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

JAMES HOGAN has taken over as president and CEO of Etihad Aviation Group following the entity’s formal establishment. Prior to his appointment, Hogan has served as Etihad Airways president and CEO since September 2006,

ELIE MILKY has been promoted to vice president of business development for the Middle East and Africa region at The Rezidor Hotel Group. A holder of a master’s degree in business administration in hotel real estate and finance as well as

ROBERT CLARK has been welcomed at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi as the new general manager. Clark has worked with InterContinental Hotels Group for 17 years, having started his career in New Zealand within the rooms division, before moving to revenue management.

AHMAD NAZZAL continues as director of marketing at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. An experienced hospitality marketing and communications executive, Nazzal commenced his career in Germany and went on to gain experience in the