Hospitality Web

We are delighted to spotlight Rehab Hakami, a rising force in luxury hospitality whose journey reflects both determination and a deep understanding of guest-centric excellence.
From the vibrant guest-facing floors to the strategic world of high-value events, Rehab’s career is a clear example of growth built on consistency and ambition. Beginning her journey with BOUNCEinc, she embraced diverse roles that shaped her adaptability and people-first mindset. That early exposure to operations, guest engagement, and multitasking laid a strong foundation for what would become a focused career in luxury hospitality.

Her transition into The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. marked a defining chapter. Starting as a Concierge, she quickly demonstrated her ability to connect with guests and anticipate needs, moving into Catering Conference Services and later advancing to Sales Manager for Events. In a brand known globally for its service excellence, Rehab refined her expertise in delivering sophisticated, high-impact experiences while contributing to revenue growth and client loyalty.

Today, at Raffles Jeddah, she continues to elevate her impact as an Event Sales Manager. In one of the region’s most prestigious luxury destinations, Rehab is shaping memorable events that blend precision, creativity, and a strong commercial mindset. Her role goes beyond coordination, it is about crafting experiences that resonate with clients and reflect the evolving standards of luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia.

Complementing her hands-on experience, her Executive Master’s from EHL Hospitality Business School and professional development through Cornell University demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and leadership development. This combination of academic rigor and operational expertise positions her as part of the next generation shaping the future of the industry.
Rehab’s story is not just about career progression. It is about building capability, embracing challenges, and consistently delivering value through people, partnerships, and performance.

At Hospitality Web, we celebrate professionals like Rehab Hakami who are redefining excellence and inspiring the future of hospitality leadership.

We are excited to spotlight Ulviyya Gahramanli, a seasoned luxury leisure sales expert and award-winning leader.

With over 12 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector as a results-driven leader, Ulviyya has built an impressive career defined by strategic thinking, strong market insight, and consistent commercial success. Currently serving as Assistant Director of Sales at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, she plays a key role in driving international leisure markets and strengthening the resort’s global positioning.

Her exceptional achievements were recognized with the Hilton Circle of Excellence 2024 - Hotel Salesperson of the Year (Leisure, EMEA), where she stood out as the only recipient among more than 1,000 hotels across the region. This recognition reflects her dedication to delivering remarkable revenue performance, expanding key feeder markets, and building meaningful partnerships.

Throughout her career, Ulviyya has successfully led commercial strategies across diverse markets, including CIS, the UK, Europe, the Americas, APAC, and the GCC. Her expertise lies in translating market intelligence into data-driven strategies that optimize revenue, occupancy, and market share for luxury resorts and multi-property portfolios. She has worked with leading global hospitality brands, including Hilton, Marriott, and The Standard, contributing to revenue growth at major properties and clusters in Azerbaijan, the Maldives, and Qatar.

Ulviyya holds an MBA from Swiss Montreux Business School and a BBA from Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, and is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish fluently.

Beyond the numbers, Ulviyya is known for her collaborative leadership style, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals while building long-lasting relationships with partners and clients worldwide. Her professionalism, resilience, and passion for excellence continue to set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality sales.

At Hospitality Web, we are proud to spotlight leaders like Ulviyya Gahramanli who are driving innovation, growth, and excellence across the global hospitality industry.

We are delighted to spotlight Andrew O. Werimo Mukolo, a security and loss prevention leader whose career has been defined by discipline, foresight, and operational excellence across luxury hospitality and global events.
With more than 23 years of international experience across the UAE, Maldives, and the Caribbean, Andrew has led complex security operations in high-risk and high-visibility environments. From overseeing safety for 25,000+ daily visitors and dignitaries at the UAE Pavilion at Expo during Expo 2020 Dubai, to directing pre-opening loss prevention strategy at Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos, his work reflects structured leadership and measurable impact.
His journey within Marriott International is particularly notable. Andrew was part of the pioneer leadership phase at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa during the historic integration of Starwood into Marriott, ensuring continuity in compliance, safety protocols, and operational standards during a pivotal transition. He later served as Loss Prevention Manager at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, strengthening surveillance systems, leading investigations, and elevating crisis response readiness. As part of task force security teams, he also contributed to operational security frameworks at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, supporting brand standards in some of the region’s most prestigious luxury openings.
Beyond the Maldives, Andrew enhanced security performance at Huvafen Fushi Maldives and Emeralds Faarufushi – Maldives, delivering measurable reductions in incidents through upgraded CCTV systems, ERP and BCP implementation, and structured emergency drills. Earlier in his career with Emaar Hospitality Group, he reinforced compliance frameworks and fire safety systems across high-profile Dubai properties.
Currently with s7 securities in Dubai, Andrew leads event security operations across corporate gatherings, VIP functions, conferences, and major public events. His leadership style is calm, data-driven, and proactive. He builds teams that anticipate risk, respond with clarity, and protect both people and reputation without compromising guest experience.
In luxury hospitality, excellence is visible in service, design, and detail. But behind every seamless experience stands a leader ensuring safety at every level.
At Hospitality Web, we are proud to spotlight leaders who protect the foundations of world-class hospitality.