Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Five Star Development Resort Communities, LLC have signed an agreement for the development of a new resort and residences in Paradise Valley near Scottsdale, Arizona. “Paradise Valley in Arizona will be a great new destination for our brand in the Americas,” said Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer for …

Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Hyatt International EAME/SWA has announced the appointment of Christian Pertl as the Regional Vice President of Sales Operations for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa. With almost two decades in the hospitality industry, Pertl has extensive international experience in commercial operations and widespread knowledge of key feeder markets including Europe, USA, Middle East and …

Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS AIG has won both ‘North Africa’ and ‘SME’ Insurer of the Year at the annual MENA Insurance Review Awards, the top awards ceremony for the regional industry. The MENA Insurance Review Awards recognise insurers, reinsurers and brokers that have demonstrated exceptional customer service and innovative product development over the previous year. Michael Jensen, AIG’s regional Managing …