Hilton has appointed Guy Hutchinson as President, Middle East & Africa, effective early 2024. Hutchinson returns to Hilton after nearly a decade, having served as both COO and CEO at Abu Dhabi-based Rotana Hotels & Resorts. Hutchinson's previous experience includes 16 years at Hilton, spanning across the Middle East, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, and India, where he served as Vice President of Operations until 2014.

Assuming his new responsibilities in early 2024, Hutchinson will be based at Hilton's Regional Office in Dubai and report to Simon Vincent CBE, EVP & President, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hilton.