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August 23, 2016

Juan Uribe has been appointed as General Manager at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski

Uribe brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the role, and joined Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski from his most recent position as regional general manager and director of operations (hospitality division) at Al Hokair Group in Riyadh.

August 23, 2016

Patrick Butscher has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager (EAM) at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski

The hotel's new EASM, Butscher, started his career with Kempinski two years ago when he took on the role of director of food and beverage.

August 15, 2016

Starwood Expands Its Presence in Saudi Arabia with New Sheraton in Makkah

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its further expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the signing of a new Sheraton in the holy city of Makkah. Owned by Altayyar Travel Group Holding Company (TDWL: ALTAYYAR AB), Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba is scheduled to open by the end of the year. The hotel is located close to the new expansion of the mosque and will provide guests with special access and views of the holy Haram.

Starwood

Makkah, Saudi Arabia

August 10, 2016

Fady Sawaya has been appointed as Area General Manager - KSA East at InterContinental Al Khobar

Fady Sawaya has been promoted to area general manager for KSA East and general manager for InterContinental Al Khobar, effective July 24 2016.

IHG

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts

August 4, 2016

Swiss International to open hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites

Swiss International proudly announces the opening of Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan in Riyadh which is expected to start its operations by the end of 2016. The new facility's location at the Olaya District, also known as the commercial heart of the city serves as a huge leverage point for the brand as it draws not only the travellers interested in business but also the shopaholics interested in luxury shopping allowing a larger influx of guests to the property.

August 2, 2016

Timothy Magee has been appointed as Director of Finance at Nobu Hotel Riyadh

From Brisbane, Australia, Timothy Magee has 30 years experience in the hospitality sector.

Nobu

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August 2, 2016

Hana Al Toaimi has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Nobu Hotel Riyadh

From Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, Hana Al Toaimi has been working over 20 years in the human resources sector.

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August 2, 2016

Amr Essa has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Nobu Hotel Riyadh

From Alexandria, Egypt, Amr Essa has more than 20 years of experience in rooms and food & beverage operations.

Nobu

August 2, 2016

Ahmed Dahmash has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Nobu Hotel Riyadh

From Cairo, Egypt, with 25 years of luxury hotel management, Ahmed Dahmash's experience spans various settings.

Nobu

July 21, 2016

Centro Shaheen Jeddah, first lifestyle affordable hotel brand in KSA prepares for opening

Rotana, is getting ready to celebrate the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Centro Shaheen Jeddah. Perfectly suited for business and leisure travelers, the Centro Shaheen features 252 modern, stylish, contemporary and affordable rooms and studios.

Rotana

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 11, 2016

Giuseppe Soccio has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Kempinski Al Khobar

Giuseppe Soccio has been appointed director of food & beverage at Kempinski Al Khobar on the Eastern Saudi Coast.

Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

July 1, 2016

Kempinski Hotels Unveils Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar

Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar has officially opened its doors to welcome visitors and guests. As Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski is synonymous with personal service and hospitality. It is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties, personified in its new hotel located on at the crossroads of Al Khobar, Dhahran and Dammam on King Saud Road offering spectacular view of the city.

Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts

June 23, 2016

Swiss International signs Agreement with Al Zamil Real Estate Group for hotel in Al Qassim

Swiss International is glad to announce the signing of the management agreement with the Al Zamil real estate group to develop the Swiss International Hotel & Resort at Al Qassim Touristic city project.

Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia

June 17, 2016

Rezidor announces two new hotels in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces two new hotels in Dammam: the mid-scale Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Dammam Industrial City will feature 300 units and open in 2016. The upper-upscale Radisson Blu Hotel Dammam Al Faisaliyah with 260 keys is scheduled to welcome the first guests in 2018. Rezidor already operates a Park Inn by Radisson in Dammam, so increases its local portfolio to 3 hotels with 650 rooms and serviced apartments.

Radisson Hotel Group

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

June 15, 2016

Gerrit Graef has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh has hired Gerrit Graef as the property’s new general manager to overlook the operations of the hotel.

Ritz-Carlton

June 15, 2016

Ghaidaa Bukhari has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Makarem Annakheel Village

Ghaidaa Bukhari has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager of Makarem Annakheel Village Jeddah -KSA.

Dur Hospitality Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 15, 2016

Hashem Al Almowallad has been appointed as Human Resource Manager at Makarem Annakheel Village

Makarem Annakheel Village announces the appointment of Hashem Al Almowallad as Human Resources in Charge with immediate effect.

Dur Hospitality Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia