Nouhad Dammous is honored by Le Cordon Bleu for his lifetime contributions to hospitality

Nouhad Dammous is honored by Le Cordon Bleu for his lifetime contributions to hospitality

Le Cordon Bleu, the leading Global Network of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institutes, celebrated the continuous cooperation with Université Saint Esprit Du Kaslik (USEK) and the official opening of its Culinary Arts Institute.

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USD 407 million mixed-use destination to launch in Kuwait in Q1 2018

USD 407 million mixed-use destination to launch in Kuwait in Q1 2018

Tamdeen Group, a leading property developer in Kuwait, announced that Al Kout Project, the largest waterfront retail and entertainment destination in the country, has entered the final stages of construction.  Occupying a plot of 300,000 square meters, Al Kout Project offers six diverse experiences, the most modern of which is...

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Prince Al Waleed sells his stake in Four Seasons Beirut for USD 100 million

Prince Al Waleed sells his stake in Four Seasons Beirut for USD 100 million

Saudi Arabian investment firm Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) chaired by Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal, sold its stake in Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut for around USD 100-115 million including debt, according to Reuters.

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Regional master of hospitality in Kuwait: Mohamed Najia

Regional master of hospitality in Kuwait: Mohamed Najia

Mohamed Najia: The Regional Master of Hospitality An industry leader in Kuwait and the MENA region with over three decades of experience, Mohamed Najia boasts a repertoire of regional and global successes. How do you assess the F&B and hotel market in the Middle East as a hospitality and food...

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Veteran hotelier Amine Moukarzel dreams big

Veteran hotelier Amine Moukarzel dreams big

  Let’s Do, Dare and Dream… Together     In an exclusive and wide-ranging interview with HN, veteran hotelier Amine Moukarzel talks exciting expansion plans, areas of focus and the key differentiators related to services across the regional hospitality industry   How is the regional industry currently faring compared to...

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In focus: Dubai’s hotel rooms and occupancy rates   

In focus: Dubai’s hotel rooms and occupancy rates   

Dubai’s hotel sector is showing growth and resilience, with rising inventory and high occupancy rates.

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