Hospitality Plus presents you the 2022 edition of the Executive Power List, the only list that recognizes and celebrates the top 50 most influential hotel professionals working in the Middle East’s hospitality industry. Two in a hierarchy out of these 50 professionals are covered every month. Give it a read and feel inspired.

Adib Moukheiber

CEO Hospitality Zaya Group, General Manager, Zaya Nurai Island

Adib Moukheiber leads one of the most secluded, luxurious and private hospitality projects on this side of the planet. As head of the ultra-luxury boutique Zaya Nurai Island, Moukheiber is no stranger to welcoming the most discerning UAE residents, as well as celebrities.

The privacy his hotel affords – being accessible only by boat or helicopter – has meant it has seen a surge in interest in 2021. As people hunger for space, his resort has been at the top of the market, and maintained 100 percent occupancy, according to figures given to Hotelier Middle East.

Having been in his role for six years at the time of writing, looking ahead the GM wants to double down on his hotel’s restaurants, as well as other restaurants at the Zaya Al Barari hotel in Dubai.

Alexander Suski

Acting CEO, Ishraq Hospitality

The acting chief for one of the most hands-on hospitality owning companies in the region. Alexander Suski was promoted to acting CEO of Ishraq Hospitality in 2021 and has already used his influence to guide some major changes to his hotel portfolio. The group currently has 2,500 rooms in the region with eight additional hotels opening in the future, thanks to a master development agreement with IHG Hotels and Resorts. Suski has been at the forefront of modernising and elevating many of IHG’s midscale properties, including the successful opening of Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah, Staybridge Suites Dubai Al Maktoum Airport and Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport. All Holiday Inn Express hotels in the Middle East moved up to the three-star category. Suski said: “At Ishraq Hospitality we are grateful to see the support and strategic moves from the Dubai government to support industry growth and success.”