Maxime Salembie has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Amman
Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Maxime Salembie has been appointed as General Manager of La Capitale and SIRR.
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Pedro Rodriguez Madrigal has been appointed as General Manager at Al Manara, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba
In his new capacity, Madrigal will lead the hotel's teams to drive business, maintain the high-level of services on offer, improve market share and reinforce Al Manara's position as the best property in Aqaba.
bahjat Hanania has been appointed as Finance and Business Manager at InterContinental Jordan
Bahjat Hanania has assumed the position of finance and business manager at Intercontinental Jordan.
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.
Petra Sees More Visitors In November As Hotels Cite 70% Rise In Occupancy Rates
This year saw the "best" November in the history of Petra in terms of number of visitors, according to officials.
First Hyatt Regency Hotel in Opens Aqaba, Jordan
Hyatt announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort, Jordans first Hyatt Regency hotel and second Hyatt-branded property, joining Grand Hyatt Amman. Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort is the debut hotel to open within the prestigious Ayla development on the northern shores of Aqaba, marking an important step for Hyatt as it grows its brand footprint of resort hotels in the region.
Petra's renovated Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel reopens bringing authentic Jordanian experiences to life
Petra's popular Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel has officially reopened following the completion of an extensive renovation and enhancement project.
The Luxury Collection Debuts Its First Hotel In Jordan
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, announced today the opening of its first property in the Kingdom of Jordan, the highly anticipated Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 207-room hotel is located in the heart of Aqaba's newest beachside destination, Saraya Aqaba, offering guests a contemporary luxury experience in a setting that merges Jordan's rich heritage and history through traditional architecture, sumptuous décor and magnificent surroundings.
Mark Timbrell has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Amman
Mark Timbrell has been recently appointed as General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Amman, located in the bustling area of Shmeisani, in the Jordanian capital Amman. Mark joins Kempinski Hotel Amman from his most recent role as General Manager with Oryx Rotana Doha and returns to Jordan after 11 years, during which he held positions as General Manager for Rotana in Beirut, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Previous stations in his career include various positions in sales and marketing such as Area Director of Sales & Marketing for IHG hotels in Jordan and Palestine and in operations such as Resident Manager of InterContinental Jordan.
Ahmad Ebdah has been appointed as General Manager at Corp Amman Hotel
HMH- Hospitality Management Holding has appointed Mr. Ahmad Ebdah as the General Manager of Corp Amman Hotel. Mr. Ebdah brings with him over 23 years of experience in the industry, in-depth knowledge in the hospitality division especially in the Jordanian market, and ideal skills to position the property at the forefront of the marketplace.
Amer Khoury has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing at InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Dead Sea Cluster
Amer Khoury, a Jordanian national, has been appointed the cluster director of sales and marketing of InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) Dead Sea cluster office in Jordan, which comprises Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa and Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea.
Marc Guenther has been appointed as General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
The new general manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan, has been recently appointed: Marc Guenther, a German national, is now at the helm of the renowned hotel at the lowest point on Earth. Joining the luxury hotel after his most recent assignment as General Manager at The Regency Hotel Kuwait, the seasoned hotelier holds more than 25 years of experience acquired in various luxury hotels around the world. Not new to Kempinski, Marc has managed several Kempinski hotels in different countries, such as Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, in Jordan, and Kempinski Hotel Indonesia Jakarta, in addition to other hotel brands, including Hilton.
Carlo Stragiotto has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Amman
Carlo's interest in hospitality began with food and cooking back in the 1980s when he enrolled in culinary school. After he graduated he took positions in London to sharpen his English. With three languages under his belt - English, Italian and French - Carlo was born in Sardinia, Italy and raised in Milan.
Dan Benzaquen has been promoted to Cluster GM at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay and Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba
Dan Benzaquen has been promoted to cluster general manager of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay and Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba in Jordan. For the last two years, he has been general manager at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay.
Modern Marvel: W Hotels Touches Down in Jordan With Debut of W Amman
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, unveiled W Amman, the brand's first property in Jordan. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 280-room hotel is located in the heart of Amman's up and coming new downtown neighborhood, Abdali, and features design inspired by the energy of the Middle East and charm of Jordanian history, culture and tradition with a playfully modern twist.
Esra Parin has been appointed as General Manager at W Amman Hotel
Esra Parin has been appointed as the general manager of W Amman; she brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the hotel which includes leadership positions with brands such as Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton across the Middle East and Europe.
W Amman has revealed its leadership team, ahead of its Q1 2018 opening
Esra Parin has been appointed as the general manager of W Amman; she brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the hotel which includes leadership positions with brands such as Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton across the Middle East and Europe.
Thomas Krooswijk has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Amman
Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the appointment of Thomas Krooswijk as Hotel Manager, where he will take on the role of overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations at the property in Amman. Prior to joining the team in Amman, Thomas was the Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto since April 2015. However, his career with Four Seasons started back in 2001 in New York, and then he joined the team in Dublin for another three years. He left the company to experience other opportunities in the hospitality industry but rejoined the team back in 2012 at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel as Director of Food and Beverage and was subsequently promoted to Hotel Manager and transferred to Toronto in the spring of 2015. Thomas is a worldly man. He was born in France and raised in Africa and the Middle East. To put things into perspective, Amman will be his 23rd city move; in addition to English, he is also fluent in French and can manage some German and Dutch.
'World's smallest hotel' created in old VW Beetle in Jordan desert | cnn.com
Most of us get rid of old autos when their engines finally give up, but one man has turned his battered old VW Beetle into what he claims is the world's smallest hotel. And Mohammed Al Malaheem, 64, says guests sleeping in his converted jalopy in the Jordanian desert village of Al Jaya will enjoy a five-star experience. "This village is my homeland, I was born here, I grew up here, I lived here," says Al Malaheem -- who goes by the name Abu Ali. "I wanted to start a project that improves its situation and places it on the tourism map, because it truly overlooks some of the most beautiful scenery in the region." Largely deserted by residents who have left in search of a more modern lifestyle, Al Jaya is located near Al Shoubak, home to an imposing 12th century castle called Montreal.
Ali Obeidat has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Amman
Four Seasons Hotel Amman has appointed Ali Obeidat as the director of sales and marketing.