Husam Saeed has been appointed Director of Revenue & E-commerce at Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi. He brings over 20 years of hospitality experience across the GCC. Most recently, Saeed led revenue and e-commerce strategy at Hospitality Management Holding.
PONANT has appointed Benoît-Etienne Domenget as Group CEO, effective November 3, 2025.
He brings over 25 years of experience in hospitality, luxury, and tourism. Most recently, Domenget served as CEO of Sommet Education and previously held senior leadership roles at Accor Group.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort has announced two key appointments within its food and beverage department, bringing global expertise and creative vision to enhance the resort’s acclaimed dining portfolio. Ruggiero Gissi has been appointed Chef de Cuisine at The Beach House. He brings over 12 years of international culinary experience across Italy, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and the UAE.
Grecia Kreis has been appointed Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, overseeing the resort’s dining operations. Most recently, Kreis contributed to the pre-opening of Address Beach Resort.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort has announced two key appointments within its food and beverage department, bringing global expertise and creative vision to enhance the resort’s acclaimed dining portfolio. Ruggiero Gissi has been appointed Chef de Cuisine at The Beach House. He brings over 12 years of international culinary experience across Italy, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and the UAE.
Grecia Kreis has been appointed Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, overseeing the resort’s dining operations. Most recently, Kreis contributed to the pre-opening of Address Beach Resort.
Lily Hotels has appointed Chloe Esme as Director of Sales & Marketing for the UK and Europe. She brings over 20 years of experience in the Maldives’ luxury hospitality sector, with expertise in sales, marketing, and resort operations, enriched by visits to nearly a hundred island resorts.
Barbara Biffi has been appointed Chief Brand Officer at Kempinski Hotels. She brings over 20 years of global experience in luxury hospitality, brand leadership, and digital strategy. Most recently, Biffi served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Silversea, an ultra-luxury cruise line.
The First Group Hospitality has appointed Khaled El Sharbatly as Director of Guest Engagement. He brings over 25 years of hospitality experience across the Middle East and Africa. Most recently, El Sharbatly led Marriott International’s Dubai Customer Engagement Centre, overseeing operations for nearly 70 hotels.
Karl Kutzelnig has been appointed General Manager of SLS The Red Sea, marking the brand’s Saudi debut. He brings over 20 years of global hospitality experience across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Kutzelnig’s track record includes delivering significant gains in profitability, operational efficiency and quality standards.
