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HOSPITALITYNEWSMAG.COM A new waterfront destination is on its way to Abu Dhabi: Al Qana
Al Barakah International Investment, developer of Al Qana in Abu Dhabi, revealed the latest progress of its muchanticipated waterfront social dining and entertainment destination. The construction of the project is on schedule and is currently 90 percent complete as the year comes to an end. The waterfront destination, spanning an area of 2.4 km, forms Al Qana. alqana.ae Paying tribute to H.E. Akel Biltaji, former mayor of Amman and the godfather of Jordan’s tourism industry
Jordan is mourning the loss of Akel Biltaji. A respected figure in the political world, he held the position of mayor of Amman and was senior advisor to King Abdullah II.
Guillaume Gomez, who held the prestigious title of Elysée Palace chef for the past 25 years — during which he oversaw the preparation of around 2 million meals for four presidents and 800 agents of the presidency — has now taken on the new role of "personal representative" of Emmanuel Macron. In a statement, Gomez explained that he has decided to move away from the kitchen to "continue to serve (his) country differently" after "careful consideration." The agreed upon move comes as part of the decision of President Emmanuel Macron to make 2021 "the year of French gastronomy" with a series of events, such as the Paris Food Forum, the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and the Olympic Games in 2024. Since the beginning of March, Gomez will assume the role of "personal representative of the President of the Republic to the actors and networks of gastronomy and food, in order to promote the culinary arts of France." Gomez, a chef of Spanish origin, is the youngest in history to be appointed the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France, which he accomplished in 2004. According to the presidency, for the meantime, he will be replaced by his two assistants pending the appointment of a new chef at the Elysée Palace.
Biltaji, a tourism icon who advocated peace and awareness about climate change, has lost his fight against Covid-19, leaving behind a legacy of grandeur and excellence. WTTC: Over 100 million tourism jobs could be recovered in 2021
More than 100 million jobs could return to the global travel and tourism sector during 2021, as the world recovers from the crippling Covid-19 pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). A strong summer of travel is expected as the sector begins its road to recovery from late March onward, with many major travel companies reporting a significant rise in forward bookings. wttc.org Sunset Hospitality Group to upgrade and operate Nakheel’s Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) entered into a long-term lease agreement with Nakheel Hospitality & Leisure to manage Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse (JIC). Scheduled to open in April 2021, Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse is an oasis for residents and neighbors. It offers a tranquil and private environment, complete with a full range of recreation and lifestyle facilities and services. sunsethospitality.com
FIVE MINUTES WITH HR EXPERT CAROL AWAD With an aim to foster productive and healthy workplace environments, Lebanese entrepreneur and strategic human resources expert Carol Awad has launched HRhotline.com. Here she talks best HR practices and post-pandemic challenges.
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What do you believe to be the HR best practices for startups, small and medium enterprises? The best practices for startups are to set a short-term, strategic HR plan.
And what do you regard as the greatest HR challenge of 2021? The multi-dimensional challenge for 2021 is the role of remote HR management, as it adds an extra degree of complexity to HR functions: how to recruit properly with virtual interviews; how to manage performance once the team is offline; how to handle interpersonal conflicts through virtual communication; and how to keep employees motivated, engaged and productive. HRhotline.com
