Hassan Ahdab

President of Hotels Operations
Dur Hospitality

Hassan Ahdab is the President of Hotels Operations for Dur Hospitality, a leading Saudi grown hospitality company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At present, he oversees operations, aligns the company’s overall vision to the growth of the Hotel’s portfolio across the Kingdom and manages 9 operating hotels and 05 hotels currently under development. Beginning his career in 1979, Hassan Ahdab now possesses over 30 years of rich experience in hospitality and has thereby been recognized as a stalwart and one of the most progressive and energetic leaders in the industry. Prior to his current role, Hassan Ahdab held several significant positions in the finance and operations sectors including CEO at Retaj Hospitality Group – Doha, Vice President and Regional Director for Africa & Indian Ocean Operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Managing Director on assignment in Seychelles, General Manager for Le Meridien Libreville - Gabon, Complex Manager of Le Méridien l’Habitation and Le Domaine de Longvilliers - Saint Martin, as well as Area General Manager of Le Méridien Hotels in the Caribbean & French West Indies. Complimenting his multi-faceted skills of hotel operations and management, Hassan Ahdab holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, Commerce & Accounts Management from Damascus University, and received the CEHMI (Geneva) honorary title – Executive Doctor for International Relations. In 20233, he was nominated The World’s Leading Travel Personality @ 2022 World Travel Award event – Muscat / Oman. Also, he was ranked 16th and 21st respectively in 2020 and 2019 in the top 50 Hoteliers Leaders in the Middle East (Hoteliers Middle East). Hassan has been a Member of AHIC – FHS Advisory Board - Future Hospitality Summit since 2018.