Marvin Alballi is the Vice President of Food & Beverage for Hilton Asia Pacific, driving excellence and growth across the group’s diverse portfolio of brands throughout the region. He oversees the performance of more than 1,000 restaurants and bars spanning Greater China, Japan, Korea and Micronesia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australasia — with over 55 new hotel openings slated for 2026. Hilton’s APAC F&B portfolio represents over 40% of the region’s total revenue, supported by Marvin’s leadership of a 15-strong regional and corporate team — a robust structure he notes is rare in the industry, and a key competitive advantage.

With more than 25 years of global experience, Marvin has uniquely worked across all categories of the F&B industry — from managing international franchise chains, to independent restaurants, to luxury hotel operations, and now Hilton. His career includes collaborations with celebrity chefs, Michelin-starred restaurants, and multiple establishments on the MENA 50 Best Restaurants list.

An industry thought leader, Marvin is also a best-selling author of Restaurant Excellence: The Ultimate Guide to Success in the Food and Beverage Industry — the highest-rated restaurant and F&B book in the world. Passionate about talent development, he is committed to sharing world-class knowledge through Hilton’s ambitious training programmes, and at schools, conferences, and industry events.