Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai opens its doors
With the addition of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, IHCL has four Taj hotels in the UAE including one under development.
Accor to open more than 300 properties by year-end
China held Accor’s number two spot for signings, while India, Middle East, Africa, Turkey region increased Accor’s strategic position.
The St. Regis Riyadh to open this summer
The St. Regis Riyadh will strengthens Marriott’s footprint in the KSA, where it currently has a portfolio of over 30 open properties.
Five questions with Maher Tawk, managing director of Kan Zaman Restaurant, KSA
In an interview by Hodema for HN, Maher Tawk, managing director of Kan Zaman Restaurant in the KSA, gives the lowdown on the F&B concept, the food scene in the kingdom and the firm’s expansion plans.
Kempinski Hotels to manage new luxury residences in Istanbul
Kempinski Residences Balmumcu, Istanbul, will be home to 155 residences spread across five buildings and 11 villas.
Talking luxury gum with Nael El Shaar
Nael El Shaar, founder and owner of The Mastika Gum Co., comes from a family that has been working in confectionery for more than 60 years. We caught up with him to discuss his luxury gum.
Five minutes with Walid Merhi, co-owner and manager of Ferdinand Gastrobar
Walid Merhi co-owns and manages Ferdinand Gastrobar, leads the beverage program in Baky Hospitality– Egypt and owns a consultancy firm abroad. By farming his own produce, he has used his culinary heritage, terroir and passion to create a unique style through which he celebrates Lebanon’s seasons and legacy, making his name inseparable from the ever-evolving cocktail bar scene at home and abroad.Walid Merhi co-owns and manages Ferdinand Gastrobar, leads the beverage program in Baky Hospitality– Egypt and owns a consultancy firm abroad. By farming his own produce, he has used his culinary heritage, terroir and passion to create a unique style through which he celebrates Lebanon’s seasons and legacy, making his name inseparable from the ever-evolving cocktail bar scene at home and abroad.
Ishraq Hospitality appoints new director of operations
This move is in line with Ishraq Hospitality’s expansion of its strategic objectives in the hospitality sector.
Marriott appoints new multi-property GM for Kuwait hotels
Andreas Wissdorf, who brings 30 years of hospitality experience, will lead four Marriott hotels hotels and the Arraya ballroom in Kuwait.
