Walid El Awadly is a seasoned hotelier with over 25 years of experience in the industry. In his new role, Walid will be taking over and looking after the entire operations of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.
37-year old Nils Arnold has continued a meteoric career by being appointed as General Manager of the IntercityHotel located in the Saudi-Arabian capital of Riyadh with effect from 14 July. In his new job, he is responsible for all strategic business areas of an upper mid-range hotel which boasts 82 rooms and four suites.
Originally from Poland, Mart is a senior hospitality professional who has previously worked in the Middle East. Mart who has a master's degree in European financial law, chose a career in the hospitality industry and worked for global brands in the UK, US and Gulf region. Mart began his hospitality career in the US in 2003 in the F&B department with Marriott and has since moved up the ranks. He has worked as the housekeeping manager, director of services, and director of operations. In 2014 he was an Edge Award Winner in the 'Marriott Global Award for Excellence in Delivering Guest Experiences', one of only 12 winners from rooms and spa disciplines selected from approximately 4,000 hotels in the world. Prior to his posting in Riyadh, Mart was the hotel manager at Swiss-Belhotel Residences in Bahrain.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group's portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 43 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments and more than 10,000 rooms in operation and under development.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group's portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 43 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments and more than 10,000 rooms in operation and under development.
The Cristal Group recently unveiled the Cristal Amaken Hotel. A Four Star hotel with 268 contemporary rooms and suites, designed to offer Cristal's signature hospitality. It is the first Cristal Hotel in Riyadh, located in the heart of Riyadh's 2nd Industrial City and the third Cristal property in the Kingdom.
DAMAC Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality arm of DAMAC Properties, signed a key partnership agreement with Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, a leading regional name in hospitality, on the opening day of the 26th Arabian Travel Market, the region's premier international travel and tourism event. Under this agreement, DAMAC Towers Arjaan by Rotana, Riyadh, an architectural landmark in the heart of Riyadh, featuring luxury hotel apartments furnished by Fendi Casa, will be operated under the Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana brand.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the west of the capital, the hotel is just a 30-minute drive from King Khaled International Airport and situated in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, home to over eighty foreign embassies and diplomatic missions.
Marriott International and Dur Hospitality today announced the opening of Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter. The complex is strategically located in the heart of one of the most sought-after areas in the city with easy access to key embassies and major corporate headquarters, just a 30-minute drive from King Khalid International Airport.
Four Seasons has announced Guenter Gebhard as the new General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre. The appointment places Gebhard, a hospitality industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, at the helm of one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious addresses.
Hilton and Shomoul Holding Company announced today the signing of a landmark agreement to develop and operate four hotels in The Avenues - Riyadh, the largest mixed-use development project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The development will include one of the world's largest malls, with a leasable area of approximately 400,000sqm housing more than 1,300 stores.
Shaza Hotels, a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, has announced the opening of Shaza Hotel Residences, Riyadh. The property is the first for the brand in Riyadh and its third in KSA. It is also the first extended stay property to open for Shaza Hotels.
The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has appointed Alvaro Acebal as food and beverage director to oversee the hotel's kitchens and dining facilities.
Deutsche Hospitality is continuing its policy of internationalisation and will be welcoming guests in Saudi Arabia from 20 December 2019. The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz, which is located in the Kingdom's capital city, starts operations tomorrow. This means that the brand's portfolio currently includes ten countries.
-Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Saudi Marhaba Hospitality & Tourism Company, Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania joins Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Park Hyatt Jeddah and Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, further strengthening Hyatts portfolio of brands in Saudi Arabia and overall brand footprint in the Middle East. Later this year, Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street is expected to open, marking the introduction of Hyatts extended stay brand, Hyatt House, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Radisson Collection, the premium lifestyle collection of iconic hotel properties in unique locations, is delighted to showcase its latest jewel with the opening of Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel. Located just outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the remarkable African-style resort has 57 luxurious bungalows and villas overlooking Nofa Wildlife Park, and features an equestrian estate as well as a world-class golf course surrounded by sand dunes and mountains.
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has announced the soft opening of its third hotel in Riyadh, Centro Olaya by Rotana, which enriches the Group's presence in the booming Saudi hospitality sector.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Qurtuba will be part of the new upscale Al Jadah mixed-use development. The hotel will be conveniently located close to Riyadh city center - with direct accessibility to the road that links the city center and the international airport, which is just 12km away. The hotel will feature 103 rooms and suites, and 16 villas. Dining options will include an international restaurant and a business lounge for corporate travelers. The flexible meeting room space will cover 600sqm, and the hotel will also feature a gym.
Andreas Senn has been appointed as the new Executive Assistant Manager in charge of food and beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
In his new role, Akyildiz will be in charge of the culinary and stewarding teams overseeing kitchens and operations in all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, in-room dining and banquet areas.