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Michael Ben-Baruch appointed as Director of Israel’s UK Ministry of Tourism

Michael Ben-Baruch appointed as Director of Israel’s UK Ministry of Tourism

The Israel Government Tourism Office (IGTO) is pleased to announce that Michael Ben-Baruch has been appointed the new Director of Israel's Ministry of Tourism in London. Hailing from the south of Israel, he brings a wealth of experience across a range of industries and will oversee all activity at the UK and Ireland Tourism Office.

A BTN Exclusive - Hicham Hassouni Strategy & Business Development Chief Officer for Boutique Group

A BTN Exclusive - Hicham Hassouni Strategy & Business Development Chief Officer for Boutique Group

Hicham Hassouni has accumulated 20 years of Hospitality and Real Estate experience in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He held senior executive positions with world-class advisory firms such as KPMG and Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), as well as leading global hotel groups such as Accor and Rosewood Hotel Group. Currently Hicham serves as Strategy & Business Development Chief Officer for Boutique Group, a Public Investment Fund company that develops historical & cultural palaces into ultra-luxury boutique hotel.

Hamad International Airport Leads Global Collaboration to Launch Smart Data Hub Handbook

Hamad International Airport Leads Global Collaboration to Launch Smart Data Hub Handbook

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has taken a leading role in fostering collaboration among top airports worldwide, resulting in the production of an industry handbook known as the Smart Data Hub (SDH). Released under the patronage of Airport Council International (ACI), and the stewardship of ACI’s World Airports IT Standing Committee (WAITSC), this comprehensive publication highlights Hamad International Airport’s commitment to advancing the capabilities of the industry in harnessing the value of data.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, COSTA NAVARINO IS NOW OPEN

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, COSTA NAVARINO IS NOW OPEN

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to bring the Group’s legendary hospitality to Greece for the first time with the opening of an exquisite beachfront resort at Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in Messenia, southwest Peloponnese.