Four Seasons Hotel Amman welcomes Nick Solomon as the newly appointed General Manager of the luxurious 192-room Hotel in Amman, which provides the ideal home base to experience the capital and discover Jordan in an atmosphere of safety and peace of mind.
Jordan has become a popular travel destination in the Middle East. It was ranked the sixth Arab country in the 2022 Travel and Tourism Development Index and listed within the top 10 tourist destinations in 2023 by the US Tour Operator Association. Maria Quintero, HVS’ associate – consulting and valuation, provides insights into Jordan’s success and the factors that make it an appealing choice for travelers worldwide.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is excited to welcome Maurice Zahr as the new General Manager of Roberto's Amman.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is excited to announce that it has appointed industry veteran Hasan Barakat as the hotel's new Director of Sales and Marketing.
In this series, we go behind the front desk to learn everything from the strangest room service requests to quirky fun facts to the most heartwarming reunions. We pick a new destination and hotel each month to give you the inside scoop.
With more than 26 years of experience in the hotel industry, having held key positions at InterContinental Hotels Group, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts and Le Royal Hotels and Resorts, Issam Ajouz has been appointed general manager of Hilton Amman.
Mahmoud Farajat brings three decades of experience to his new post, promoted from hotel manager of the hotel. During a professional career stretching over three decades, he has worked for hotel chains such as Sofitel and Movenpick and held various leadership roles in different departments, including front office, rooms division, learning and development and human resources.
Laith Naber joins as GM of Amman Marriott Hotel, a long-time Marriott member of 18 years. Now, he oversees 292-room property featuring five food and beverage outlets, meeting and events spaces, spa and recreational facilities.
Joining the luxury city hotel in the capital of Jordan, Sandro Mazza has been appointed General Manager Kempinski Hotel Amman. The German native brings with him 16 years of experience in hospitality industry with reputable brands such as InterContinental Hotel Group, Madinat Jumeirah and Shangri-La, and held various positions in Southeast Asia and Middle East.
Amman Rotana hotel in Jordan has a new general manager. Long-time Rotana boss Patrice Cornée steps into the role, joining from Bahrain where he spent the past eight years.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall, bringing its Middle East portfolio to 74 hotels in operation and under development. With construction already under way, the hotel is scheduled to open by the summer of 2023.
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, ushering in a new standard of refined hospitality in the heart of Jordan's vibrant capital. Rising elegantly above the West Amman skyline, and centrally situated on the prestigious Fifth Circle, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman welcomes guests to enjoy thoughtfully tailored experiences that capture the spirit of Jordan's beauty and hospitality.
Rotana has announced the soft opening of Centro Mada Amman, a concept hotel designed for a new generation of business travellers demanding both finesse and functionality at reasonable rates. The new property is the first of the Centro by Rotana brand to open in Amman and the third Rotana-managed hotel to join the hospitality group's growing portfolio in the kingdom.
The Grand Hyatt Amman in Jordan has brought in Zaid Talhami, a sales and marketing professional who has held directorial roles across hotels in the region. He is now director of sales and marketing at Grand Hyatt Amman.
As director of engineering, Hazem Albedawi will be keeping everything running smoothly at the property. His industry experience includes key positions at The Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, and the Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel.
Majd Haddad, director of human resources, comes from W Amman, where she served as human resources manager during the pre-opening and launch phase, and later as assistant director of Human Resources. She began her career in the hospitality sector at Le Meridien Amman, where she was eventually promoted to assistant human resources manager.
The most recent recruit, director of revenue, Rajvi Damur, is a strategist making his way to Amman from his current position at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. Damur earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in international hotel management from Vatel while working for Marriott International properties in Mauritius.
The hotel's new director of F&B, Emmanuel Nelo, has dedicated 15 years of service to the Ritz-Carlton brand. An expert sommelier and bartender, he has managed the dining and banquet experiences of some of the chain's far-flung destinations, including Bali, Jakarta, Aruba, Santiago, Cancun, and even Muscat, where he worked with Sodemann at Al Bustan Palace.
Antoine Hobeika, arrives from Paris, France, where he previously served as Marriott International's Cluster Director of Sales, overseeing sales and marketing across three luxury hotels in the French capital. Before that, he was at the legendary Dorchester Collection hotel, Le Richemond, in Geneva, and also played a key role in the opening of the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, in the UAE. Over the course of his impressive career, Hobeika has also managed business development and sales for several Hilton hotels and Waldorf Astoria in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and France. His adept move into sales and marketing first took place during his tenure at Disneyland Resort Paris.
Director of Residences Behiye Salk arrives to Amman from Dubai, where she served as Hotel Manager during the successful opening of Caesars Palace, Caesars Resort, and Caesars Residences, demonstrating diligent attention to guest experience and feedback.