One of Birmingham's most well known hotels has appointed a new general manager.
Mohammad Labban has taken over the top role at the Hyatt Regency in Bridge Street.
Mr Labban said he was inspired to take up a career in the hospitality industry by the glamour of the hotels he saw in Hollywood movies as a young boy.
Originally from Beirut, he studied hospitality management in Cyprus and joined Hyatt after graduating since when has spent 22 years with the group.
His previous roles have seen him work in Dubai, India and Egypt and recently he opened a resort on the Red Sea coast of Jordan.
Mr Labban said: "I've had some amazing opportunities with Hyatt so far and I am now extremely looking forward to successfully undertaking this fantastic experience at Hyatt Regency Birmingham.
"Birmingham has always been a very special place to me.
"It is where my wife went to university and where I chose to propose to her many years ago.
"I cannot wait to explore everything that this glorious city has to offer and have a feeling that my family and I are going to feel very at home here."
