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About Landmark

Mary is the Founder of Landmark, a unique impact-driven hospitality brand that owns and operates Landmark Amman. Mary currently serves as Chairperson and previously played various roles in the hotel business since 2001. Landmark is the only 5-star Jordanian hotel brand created by the community for the community. Landmark was also the first Jordanian brand to expand outside of Jordan and was responsible for the opening and management of St George Landmark in Occupied East Jerusalem.

UN Global Compact

Landmark was the first Jordanian hotel to sign up to the UN Global Compact and has introduced various social impact initiatives that prioritize the needs of the local community, including:

  • Inclusive Workforce Unity

    Fostering a diverse workplace by actively including people with disabilities, thereby reinforcing our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

  • Green Hub Innovation

    Creating The Green Hub by Landmark, an aquaponics dome that promotes soilless technology and saving water as a form of environmental sustainability.

  • Landmark Daycare Initiative

    The establishment of Daycare by Landmark, a free on-site daycare for the children of Landmark employees.

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The Anton Nazzal Legacy

Hospitality Heritage

Mary’s great grandfather, Anton Nazzal was a pioneer in the hotel industry in the region. He founded the first hotel in Amman, the Philadelphia hotel, as well as the Nazzal’s camp in Petra and the Winter Palace in Jericho.

A Legacy Amidst War

Commodore's Chronicle

Her father Yousef Nazzal is the legend behind the Commodore Hotel (amongst others) in Beirut that was featured in several books (such as Thomas Friedman’s book, From Beirut to Jerusalem, as well as articles and documentaries related to the important role the hotel played during the time of the Lebanese civil war. Mary was born in Beirut during this time.

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Empowering Women, Supporting Refugees

Landmark's Commitment

Landmark is signatory to the Women’s Empowerment Principles by UNWomen and has partnerships with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and GIZ for gender diversity.

Landmark's World Record Triumph

Falafel Fame

On a lighter note, Landmark received the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest falafel, taking the record back from a previous record holder who had culturally appropriated this Levantine staple food.