Rotana expands its footprint in Qatar
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region, with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is set to open two properties in Qatar: Bin Al Sheikh Residences by Rotana, in October 2022, and Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana, in November 2022.
Chef Hugo Soulery brings Tastes of the World to the desert
Newly appointed chef Hugo Soulery will be tasked with driving the development of sensational menus at Terra Solis Dubai, a unique desert getaway set to open in October 2022.
Famed photographer Roger Moukarzel discusses the Hilton Waitographer initiative
Roger Moukarzel is a firm believer in the power of photography in the hospitality world. Here, the award-winning Lebanese photographer explains how restaurants and hotels can benefit from user-generated content and why he decided to team up with Hilton Hotels.
Brushing up on responsible consumerism with Hilari Voorthuis of Accor
Responsible for bringing restaurants and bars to the forefront of Accor’s hotels, Hilari Voorthuis, F&B manager of Accor India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, explains responsible consumerism in all its forms.
Premier Inn Qatar appoints new senior management team
As part of Premier Inn Middle East’s growth strategy, a new management team has been appointed ahead of the World Cup, which will take place in November and December. The Doha hotels are part of an 11-strong growing portfolio of Premier Inn hotels in the Middle East. There are currently seven hotels in Dubai and two in Abu Dhabi, with more properties in existing and new markets in the pipeline.
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Green Community Dubai set to open in Q4 2022
Following a rebrand of an existing property, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Green Community Dubai is on track to welcome its first guests in Q4 2022. The project features 248 rooms, 287 square feet of meeting and event spaces, as well as leisure facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool and pool bar, a new spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center. This marks Marriott’s second Delta Hotel opening in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi houses one of the region’s largest wholesale food trading marketplaces, in collaboration with Rungis
Semmaris, the managing company of Rungis International Market, the largest wholesale fresh food market in the world — hosting around 1,200 companies — has partnered with the GAG Ghassan Aboud Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the Middle East, and KIZAD Abu Dhabi Port Authorities, a group of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, to support the creation of the future agro-logistics hub of Abu Dhabi. After three years of negotiations, the project, which aims at storing food products and deploying a logistic and digital capacity on a regional scale (the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman), is on track.
Alaya, the latest homegrown concept of Chef Izu and restaurateur Evgeny Kuzin
With the aim of creating an entirely new dining experience, Alaya is the latest restaurant to open in Dubai’s renowned DIFC. Masterminded by expert chef Izu and restaurateur Evgeny Kuzin, Alaya boasts Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in a surprising new setting.
Danny Geadaa at the helm of Radisson Blu Resort, Jizan KSA
As the newly appointed general manager of Radisson Blu Resort, Jizan KSA, Danny Geadaa thrives on challenges. Here, he discusses his latest endeavors and what’s planned at the five-star property.
Al Habtoor Group records 19 percent revenue growth in 2022
The UAE-based privately owned conglomerate Al Habtoor Group recorded 19 percent revenue growth in the first half of 2022 versus the same period 2021 and 36 percent increase in EBITDA.
