Adeera and HTMi Partner to Train and Empower Saudi Talents in Hospitality
The partnership will deliver end-to-end training combining classroom learning with hands-on hotel operations experience for Saudi nationals.
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Mateja Simic Crowned World’s Best Receptionist by Bucherer 2026
Mateja Simic from The St. Regis Doha won the 30th annual competition, assessed through front office role plays and back office operational evaluations.
Dusit Thani College begins new wave of global expansion, introduces fast-track hospitality training in Saudi Arabia
The six-month program launches in Riyadh in January 2026, targeting Saudi Arabia's projected 2.7 million hospitality jobs by 2025.
Sommet Education & Tanmeya Capital: Saudi-Swiss Partnership Launched to Build National Talent and Educational Ecosystem in Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts
Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, a landmark Saudi-Swiss partnership was announced at the "TOURISE 2025" Summit in Riyadh to advance innovation, develop national talent, and build human capital in tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Umm Al-Qura University and Sommet Education Unite to Transform Tourism and Hospitality Training in Saudi Arabia
At the prestigious Global Labour Market Conference, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Umm Al-Qura University, the Ministry of Tourism’s Project Management Office (PMO), and Sommet Education officially announce a strategic partnership to transform human capital development in Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Amsa Hospitality Academy Partners with King Khalid University for Graduate Training Program
Amsa Hospitality Academy is delighted to announce a new partnership with King Khalid University for the launch of a joint training program. Launched in November, an inaugural cohort of 20 university graduates has begun vocational training at the soon-to-open Mercure Khamis Mushait, the first internationally branded hotel in the Aseer Province city of Khamis Mushait.
Shaping Jordan’s Culinary Future Through Youth Empowerment
Did you know that Jordan’s hospitality industry is one of the fastest-growing in the Middle East, with a projected annual growth rate of over 5%? In the heart of this thriving sector is the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA), a pioneering institution driving excellence in culinary education.
Youth employability programme launched for Egypt’s hospitality sector to support young people and promote equality.
An innovative Employability Programme aimed at supporting youth employment in Egypt is underway in Cairo and Hurghada, with scope to scale it at country level.
Aleph Hospitality Announces Office in Saudi Arabia and Appoints New Country Head
In line with Dubai headquartered Aleph Hospitality‘s continued expansion, the independent hotel management company has appointed Tariq Yousef Dowidar as Vice President, Saudi Arabia. The company intends to add further resources to the Saudi team over the course of the year.
Jumeirah Group Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE, by the global authority on workplace culture. The award is based on the experience and opinion of colleagues working at Jumeirah.
Premier Inn Qatar appoints new senior management team
Premier Inn has announced new management appointments in Qatar as part of its Middle East growth strategy, with new General Managers and Operations Managers at its two hotels in Doha.
Sonder Holdings Inc. to Expand Middle East Presence with Two New High-Rise Towers in Downtown Dubai
Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, will add two additional buildings to its growing portfolio in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Through an agreement with Al Fattan Properties LLC, Sonder will manage and operate two of the three Al Fattan Towers in Downtown, with views on Burj Khalifa, to be operated as Sonder Downtown Towers.
Job Postings In The UAE Have Increased By 148% Since July 2020 Largely Driven By Dubai Expo, Finds GlobalData
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ramped up hiring activity across a number of different industry areas. The majority of this activity has occurred in the travel and tourism sector, largely coming from hotel chains and airline operators. Job postings have been increasing since January 2021, but has really picked up in July, finds GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company’s Job Analytics Database, job advertisements in the UAE have increased by 148% between July 2020 and July 2021.
New Career Opportunities For The Young Generation In Saudi Arabia
If you think of Saudi Arabia job opportunities, you would probably think of the oil industry. But that is changing as Saudi Arabia is putting a new focus on the tourism and hospitality industries and promoting careers within them.
Kempinski Hotels clarifies working conditions at Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl - Doha
Kempinski Hotels learned the decision of FC Liverpool not to stay at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha based on a coverage published in The Guardian back on 29 October 2018 and wishes to bring clarification on employees working conditions at Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl - Doha.
Three Celebrity Chefs Join the Iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Further to Jumeirah Group's recent announcements to pursue its position as a leading international luxury hospitality brand, the group is further securing its prominence in the art of elevated dining experiences.
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) becomes an Associate member of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne’s (EHL) Certified Schools network
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) signed an advisory agreement with Lausanne Hospitality Consulting (LHC), the advisory services branch of EHL Group, on the 5th of December 2018 at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts campus in Amman, Jordan.
Third Batch of Shaza Kifah Graduates Complete First Phase of Training at Shaza Al Madina
Saudi Arabia: Shaza Al Madina, member of Global Hotel Alliance and winner of Saudi Arabia's Leading Luxury Hotel 2018 Award, has announced the successful completion of the first phase of training for the third batch of Shaza Kifah graduates. During the period the candidates underwent an intensive 3-months training in multiple departments based on their interest, experience, knowledge, education and management skills.
Tourism Ministers of the Middle East Focus on Employment at UNWTO’s Annual Gathering in the Region
The 44th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Sharm el Sheikh, 8-9 May 2018), focused on innovation and digital transformation. It was followed by this year's UNWTO Regional Conference, which highlighted the importance of tourism's labour market performance under the theme "Human Capital Development in Tourism: New Perspectives".
International Hospitality Consultant, Researcher, and Educator Nicolas Graf Named Associate Dean of the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism
Nicolas Graf, PhD, was recently appointed associate dean of the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. Over the past 20 years, Graf has delivered executive education courses for companies in Asia, North and South America, and Europe, and has served as a consultant in the fields of asset management, strategic planning, and business development. Most recently, he served as chief academic officer of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, a top-ranked hospitality and tourism management school, where he oversaw all faculty, academic programs, and admissions for the school's five campuses. Prior to this role, Graf served as managing director of Alain Ducasse Education & Consulting, and professor and director of the IMHI Center of Excellence in Hospitality, Food & Travel at ESSEC Business School in Paris. Before joining ESSEC, he was a professor at the University of Houston, a professor at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, and a visiting professor at NEOMA Business School. Graf's research as a scholar focuses on strategy and corporate finance. He has published in numerous academic journals, including the International Journal of Hospitality Management, the Real Estate Finance Journal, and the Journal of Retail and Leisure Property. He also has published a number of applied articles in industry journals and newsletters such as the HVS newsletter, hospitalitynet.com, ehotelier.com, tourismroi.com, and EHLITE Magazine. In his new role as associate dean of the Tisch Center, Graf will lead the Center in creating innovative curricula, engaging industry partners, and attracting high-quality students from around the world. He will work closely with NYUSPS Dean Dennis Di Lorenzo to develop and implement a strategic vision for the Center. Graf will officially assume his new role on January 1, 2018. Graf earned a PhD from the Pamplin College of Business of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, with a concentration in corporate finance and strategic management. He earned an MBA from HEC Lausanne and from the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland.