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04/05/2026

We are delighted to spotlight Berk Döker, a people-focused hospitality leader whose career is a strong example of how consistency, loyalty, and purpose-driven growth can shape impactful leadership.

Berk’s journey with Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is not just a career path, it is a story of evolution within one of the most demanding and dynamic environments in luxury hospitality. Beginning as a Talent & Culture Assistant, he immersed himself in the fundamentals of people operations, learning the nuances of employee engagement, organizational culture, and service-driven leadership from the ground up.

With each step forward, from Talent & Culture Executive to Assistant Talent & Culture Manager, and now People & Culture Manager, Berk has demonstrated a clear ability to translate experience into influence. His progression reflects more than tenure; it speaks to resilience, adaptability, and the trust he has built within the organization over more than eight years.

What defines Berk’s leadership today is his belief that strong culture is the foundation of exceptional hospitality. Backed by his Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Işık Üniversitesi, he brings both academic insight and practical expertise to his role. He is focused on creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at their best, knowing that engaged teams are the driving force behind memorable guest experiences.
His story is a reminder that true leadership in hospitality is not only about managing operations but about nurturing people, building trust, and shaping a culture where individuals and organizations grow together.
At Hospitality Web, we take pride in spotlighting leaders like Berk Döker, who continue to redefine people and culture in hospitality through dedication, vision, and authentic leadership.

03/05/2026

We are delighted to spotlight Rehab Hakami, a rising force in luxury hospitality whose journey reflects both determination and a deep understanding of guest-centric excellence.
From the vibrant guest-facing floors to the strategic world of high-value events, Rehab’s career is a clear example of growth built on consistency and ambition. Beginning her journey with BOUNCEinc, she embraced diverse roles that shaped her adaptability and people-first mindset. That early exposure to operations, guest engagement, and multitasking laid a strong foundation for what would become a focused career in luxury hospitality.

Her transition into The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. marked a defining chapter. Starting as a Concierge, she quickly demonstrated her ability to connect with guests and anticipate needs, moving into Catering Conference Services and later advancing to Sales Manager for Events. In a brand known globally for its service excellence, Rehab refined her expertise in delivering sophisticated, high-impact experiences while contributing to revenue growth and client loyalty.

Today, at Raffles Jeddah, she continues to elevate her impact as an Event Sales Manager. In one of the region’s most prestigious luxury destinations, Rehab is shaping memorable events that blend precision, creativity, and a strong commercial mindset. Her role goes beyond coordination, it is about crafting experiences that resonate with clients and reflect the evolving standards of luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia.

Complementing her hands-on experience, her Executive Master’s from EHL Hospitality Business School and professional development through Cornell University demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and leadership development. This combination of academic rigor and operational expertise positions her as part of the next generation shaping the future of the industry.
Rehab’s story is not just about career progression. It is about building capability, embracing challenges, and consistently delivering value through people, partnerships, and performance.

At Hospitality Web, we celebrate professionals like Rehab Hakami who are redefining excellence and inspiring the future of hospitality leadership.

03/05/2026

We are excited to spotlight Basmah Suhail, a dynamic hospitality leader whose journey reflects ambition, consistency, and a deep commitment to operational excellence.

From starting at the front desk to stepping into her current role as Cluster Director of Operations at Marriott International – FAS Hospitality in Riyadh, Basmah’s career is a powerful example of growth earned through dedication and performance. Her progression across multiple operational departments over nearly a decade showcases not only her technical expertise, but also her ability to lead, inspire, and elevate teams in fast-paced environments.

Her leadership journey also includes a key role as Director of Rooms at Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh, where she demonstrated agility and strong operational command in a competitive market. Today, she plays a critical role at cluster level, driving multi-property success while maintaining a sharp focus on guest satisfaction and service quality.

Backed by her academic foundation from Jazan University and professional development at Cornell University, Basmah brings a well-rounded perspective that blends analytical thinking with people-first leadership.
Her nomination among the Top 30 for Best Women Hospitality Leaders by Hozpitality Group is a well-deserved recognition of her impact and influence within the industry.

She is now counting on your support. Take a moment to cast your vote and be part of her success journey: https://www.hozpitality.com/awards/details/vote-now/hozpitalitys-best-women-hospitality-leaders-list-by-popular-choice

Search for Basmah Suhail (FAS Hospitality – Marriott Hotels) and submit your vote.

At Hospitality Web, we take pride in spotlighting leaders who are shaping the future of hospitality through passion, performance, and purpose.

03/05/2026

We are delighted to spotlight a culinary leader whose journey reflects discipline, creativity, and mastery at the highest level of hospitality—Vincent Cachot.
From the foundations of classical French training at Lycee Sainte Benigne, DIJON to leading one of the most dynamic culinary operations in the world at Disneyland Resort, Vincent’s career is a story of evolution shaped by precision, scale, and passion. Today, as Culinary Director, he orchestrates an ecosystem where food is not just service—it is part of storytelling, experience design, and guest memory.
His path to this role is built on decades of operational excellence across globally recognized brands. At The Hollywood Roosevelt, he contributed to redefining culinary identity in one of America’s most iconic hotels. His tenure with InterContinental Hotels Group saw him managing complex multi-outlet operations, large-scale banqueting, and high-volume service environments—sharpening his expertise in both strategy and ex*****on. Earlier, his leadership at Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts marked his first step as an Executive Chef, setting the tone for a career defined by consistency and innovation.
What sets Vincent apart is his ability to bridge fine dining craftsmanship with large-scale hospitality operations. From Michelin-star kitchens to managing culinary teams across multiple hotels and thousands of guests, his leadership reflects a rare balance between artistry and operational discipline. His deep understanding of menu engineering, guest expectations, and team development continues to shape high-performing culinary environments.
At Disneyland Resort, where imagination meets ex*****on, Vincent leads with a vision that transforms dining into an immersive journey—ensuring every plate contributes to the magic guests experience.
At Hospitality Web, we celebrate leaders like Vincent Cachot who redefine culinary leadership through consistency, innovation, and impact across global hospitality landscapes.

10/03/2026

We are excited to spotlight Ulviyya Gahramanli, a seasoned luxury leisure sales expert and award-winning leader.

With over 12 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector as a results-driven leader, Ulviyya has built an impressive career defined by strategic thinking, strong market insight, and consistent commercial success. Currently serving as Assistant Director of Sales at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, she plays a key role in driving international leisure markets and strengthening the resort’s global positioning.

Her exceptional achievements were recognized with the Hilton Circle of Excellence 2024 - Hotel Salesperson of the Year (Leisure, EMEA), where she stood out as the only recipient among more than 1,000 hotels across the region. This recognition reflects her dedication to delivering remarkable revenue performance, expanding key feeder markets, and building meaningful partnerships.

Throughout her career, Ulviyya has successfully led commercial strategies across diverse markets, including CIS, the UK, Europe, the Americas, APAC, and the GCC. Her expertise lies in translating market intelligence into data-driven strategies that optimize revenue, occupancy, and market share for luxury resorts and multi-property portfolios. She has worked with leading global hospitality brands, including Hilton, Marriott, and The Standard, contributing to revenue growth at major properties and clusters in Azerbaijan, the Maldives, and Qatar.

Ulviyya holds an MBA from Swiss Montreux Business School and a BBA from Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, and is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish fluently.

Beyond the numbers, Ulviyya is known for her collaborative leadership style, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals while building long-lasting relationships with partners and clients worldwide. Her professionalism, resilience, and passion for excellence continue to set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality sales.

At Hospitality Web, we are proud to spotlight leaders like Ulviyya Gahramanli who are driving innovation, growth, and excellence across the global hospitality industry.

07/03/2026

We are delighted to spotlight Andrew O. Werimo Mukolo, a security and loss prevention leader whose career has been defined by discipline, foresight, and operational excellence across luxury hospitality and global events.
With more than 23 years of international experience across the UAE, Maldives, and the Caribbean, Andrew has led complex security operations in high-risk and high-visibility environments. From overseeing safety for 25,000+ daily visitors and dignitaries at the UAE Pavilion at Expo during Expo 2020 Dubai, to directing pre-opening loss prevention strategy at Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos, his work reflects structured leadership and measurable impact.
His journey within Marriott International is particularly notable. Andrew was part of the pioneer leadership phase at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa during the historic integration of Starwood into Marriott, ensuring continuity in compliance, safety protocols, and operational standards during a pivotal transition. He later served as Loss Prevention Manager at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, strengthening surveillance systems, leading investigations, and elevating crisis response readiness. As part of task force security teams, he also contributed to operational security frameworks at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, supporting brand standards in some of the region’s most prestigious luxury openings.
Beyond the Maldives, Andrew enhanced security performance at Huvafen Fushi Maldives and Emeralds Faarufushi – Maldives, delivering measurable reductions in incidents through upgraded CCTV systems, ERP and BCP implementation, and structured emergency drills. Earlier in his career with Emaar Hospitality Group, he reinforced compliance frameworks and fire safety systems across high-profile Dubai properties.
Currently with s7 securities in Dubai, Andrew leads event security operations across corporate gatherings, VIP functions, conferences, and major public events. His leadership style is calm, data-driven, and proactive. He builds teams that anticipate risk, respond with clarity, and protect both people and reputation without compromising guest experience.
In luxury hospitality, excellence is visible in service, design, and detail. But behind every seamless experience stands a leader ensuring safety at every level.
At Hospitality Web, we are proud to spotlight leaders who protect the foundations of world-class hospitality.

27/01/2026

We are proud to spotlight Ali Radi Abounassef a respected hospitality leader whose career is built on consistency, growth, and strong results.

With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ali has worked with some of the region’s most well-known luxury hotel brands. His journey shows a strong balance between operational excellence, people leadership, and commercial performance.

Currently, Ali serves as Area Reservations Manager at Jannah Hotels + Resorts, where he leads multi-property reservations across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah. In this role, he plays a key part in driving revenue, building high-performing teams, and supporting successful hotel openings.

Before joining Jannah Hotels + Resorts, Ali held leadership roles at Millennium Hotels and Resorts, supporting cluster operations and improving revenue results. Prior to that, he spent over four years with Caesars Entertainment at Caesars Palace Dubai, where he helped build strong reservation standards in a highly competitive luxury market.

Ali’s career also includes valuable experience with Kempinski Hotels, including Emerald Palace, Kempinski Residence Palm, and Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo. He supported pre-opening projects, cluster coordination, and luxury service delivery. Earlier in his journey, he developed a strong operational foundation with Emaar Hospitality Group, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, Fairmont Nile City and Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo, gaining hands-on experience across reservations, front office, and guest services.

What truly sets Ali apart is his people-first leadership style. He is known for building engaged teams, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring every guest experience meets the highest service standards.
Ali’s journey is a strong example of how dedication, adaptability, and continuous learning can shape long-term success in hospitality leadership. His impact continues to support the growth of the brands he represents and inspire future leaders in the industry.

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24/01/2026

Hospitality Web is delighted to spotlight Aziz Khalid, a dedicated hospitality professional whose journey through luxury laundry operations reflects consistency, growth, and quiet leadership behind the scenes of some of the world’s most respected hotel brands.
From his early days at Islamabad Marriott Hotel where he built a strong foundation in coordination and guest service, Aziz steadily grew through hands-on operational roles with Angsana Hotel & Suites Dubai, Emirates Grand Hotel Dubai as part of a pre-opening team, and Mövenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel. Each step added depth to his understanding of linen, uniform, valet, and full laundry operations, while shaping his people-first approach to leadership.
His progression continued with Rotana Hotels at Park Rotana and Park Arjaan Abu Dhabi, followed by a long and impactful tenure at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. There, Aziz refined his expertise in quality control, team supervision, and luxury service standards, becoming a trusted leader known for attention to detail and collaboration.
Today, Aziz serves as Multi Property Laundry Manager at The St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia. In this role, he supports complex multi-property operations, contributes to pre-opening excellence, and leads teams with a clear focus on efficiency, consistency, and the uncompromising standards expected in ultra-luxury hospitality. His work ensures that every guest experience is supported by seamless systems and empowered teams, often unseen but always felt.
Successfully delivered the first resort of the The Red Sea Project, Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone in one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious luxury developments.
At Hospitality Web, we celebrate professionals like Aziz Khalid whose dedication, discipline, and leadership elevate hospitality from the inside out. His story is a reminder that excellence is built daily, through people, process, and purpose.
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13/01/2026

We are delighted to spotlight an exceptional culinary leader whose career reflects vision, discipline, and true mastery of the craft.
Khalid Musa’s journey in hospitality is a story of consistency, excellence, and leadership at the highest level. From his early foundations at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Villa D’Angelo to shaping global dining experiences with Hard Rock Cafe and Regency Hotels, Khalid built a strong operational and culinary base that would define his future success.
His leadership expanded across the Middle East with Support Commercial Catering, Al Dafra Tourist Village and Catering, and ARC (Al Rahmaniah Food Meals Catering LLC), where he mastered high-volume production, large-scale catering, and complex multi-kitchen operations while maintaining strict quality and food safety standards.
Khalid’s impact continued with Marka Holding, Ward Restaurant, and Ward Complex Restaurant, where he led luxury dining concepts, multi-outlet operations, and multiple pre-openings, building teams, setting standards, and delivering consistent five-star guest experiences. At Harat Al Sham Restaurant, he further demonstrated his ability to manage diverse culinary concepts while executing large-scale events with precision and creativity.
Today, as Executive Chef at Narcissus The Royal Hotel & Narcissus Resort, Khalid Musa brings together decades of international experience, refined leadership, and culinary innovation. His portfolio includes serving as a private chef for the Royal Jordanian Palaces, Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the UAE, and Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani in Qatar, a testament to the trust placed in his expertise at the highest level. His recognition as Best Executive Chef at JOSPEX and his appearances on regional television further reflect his influence and credibility within the industry.
What truly defines Khalid is not only the scale of his achievements, but the way he builds teams, mentors talent, and creates systems that allow excellence to be sustained long after the event ends. His story is a powerful example of how leadership, structure, and passion come together to create lasting impact in hospitality.
At Hospitality Web, we are proud to share stories of leaders who shape the industry through dedication, integrity, and excellence. Thank you, Chef Khalid Musa, for inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals.

07/01/2026

We are delighted to spotlight Bassam Abu Hassan, General Manager at The Abdali Boulevard Hotel by IHG in Amman, Jordan, a hospitality leader whose career reflects consistency, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of guest experience across the Middle East.
Bassam’s journey with IHG spans multiple brands and markets, where he has built a strong reputation for leading complex operations with clarity, discipline, and heart. Today, he leads The Abdali Boulevard Hotel by IHG, shaping it into a refined urban destination that balances commercial performance with a strong service culture.
Before this role, Bassam served as Hotel Manager at Crowne Plaza Duqm in the Sultanate of Oman, where he played a key role in strengthening the hotel’s operational foundations in a developing destination. Prior to that, he held the position of Hotel Manager at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Jordan, further reinforcing his expertise in managing luxury hospitality environments with high service expectations.
His leadership journey also includes leading Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea as Hotel Manager, and earlier executive leadership roles as Executive Assistant Manager with both Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. His roots in hospitality leadership are strongly grounded in operations, having started in senior operational roles such as Director of Food and Beverage with InterContinental Hotels Group, where he oversaw extensive dining and banquet operations and developed a strong commercial and guest-focused mindset.
What defines Bassam’s leadership is his ability to combine operational precision with people leadership. He brings structure without rigidity, standards without stiffness, and ambition without losing sight of culture and teamwork. His experience across food and beverage, rooms, commercial strategy, and full hotel operations gives him a rare 360-degree perspective that benefits both his teams and his guests.
At Hospitality Web, we admire leaders like Bassam who grow within brands, invest in people, and consistently elevate the quality of hospitality wherever they go.
Thank you, Bassam, for being a true example of leadership through service, and for continuing to shape meaningful hospitality experiences in the region.
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06/01/2026

We are delighted to spotlight an exceptional hospitality leader - Abdalla F., General Manager at New Madinah Hotel by IHG Hotels & Resorts, whose career reflects consistency, impact, and true operational excellence across international markets.
From his early days with Accor, Finnstown Castle Hotel, Castleknock Hotel, Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Malahide Golf Club, Abdalla built a solid foundation in Food & Beverage and hotel operations, developing a deep understanding of guest experience, team engagement, and service culture. His journey then evolved through leadership roles with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Jurys Inn Hotel Group and Interstate Hotel & Resorts, now part of Aimbridge Hospitality, where he strengthened his expertise in multi-property management, performance optimization and people leadership.
Today, at New Madinah Hotel by IHG Hotels & Resorts in the Madinah region, Abdalla leads with a rare balance of strategic vision and human-centered leadership. His work in opening hotels, developing high-performing teams, and driving commercial results has positioned his property as a benchmark of quality, culture, and guest satisfaction. His academic background, including a Master of Science in International Hospitality Management from the University of Derby and HRM Level 5 from CIPD Qualifications, further reflects his commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence.
Under his leadership, the New Madinah Hotel team has been named Hotel Team of the Year in Saudi Arabia for 2025 at the Leaders in Hospitality Awards, a recognition that powerfully reflects the culture of excellence, collaboration, and guest-centricity he has built. Abdalla has also been recognized individually through his inclusion in the “GM Power List 2025: 150 of the Middle East’s Most Influential Hoteliers” and his shortlisting for the Hotelier Saudi Arabia GM of the Year Award in the Mid-Range to Upscale category. These honors are not just accolades, but a testament to his ability to build cultures where people thrive and performance follows.
His story is one of dedication, growth, and purpose-driven leadership - a powerful example of how hospitality leadership can shape teams, communities, and guest experiences at the highest level.
At Hospitality Web, we are proud to celebrate leaders like Abdalla F. who continue to elevate our industry through integrity, passion, and excellence.

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