Sam Ioannidis at the helm of the biggest Four Seasons hotel in the region
A seasoned hospitality veteran, Sam Ioannidis has been with Four Seasons for three decades. Since his appointment as general manager of Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, he has overseen the resort’s transformation into the largest Four Seasons in the region and one of the biggest worldwide.
A talk with influential hotelier Thomas Peruzzo of Armani Hotel Dubai
With an impeccable 20-year track record at luxury beach resorts, golf resorts and ultra-luxury boutique hotels across Europe and the Middle East, Thomas Peruzzo, general manager of Armani Hotel Dubai, is a seasoned hotelier and inspirational leader. In this interview, we uncover the secret behind his success and what makes the Armani Hotel Dubai such a sought-after place to stay.
3Fils, an award-winning contemporary Asian restaurant
3Fils, a harbor-side community-style restaurant serving premium Asian dishes with a Japanese twist, has been piling up awards for quite some time, topping the list at the inaugural MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards (2022), Forbes Top 10 Coolest Places To Eat (2019) and TimeOut Dubai’s Best Asian Restaurant for three consecutive years (2018-2020). Ahmed Saleh, CEO of The Lab Holding, which operates 3Fils, explains how this homegrown concept has been able to go head-to-head with multinational restaurants.
Fairmont Dubai appointed a new director of operations
At Fairmont Dubai, Nawaf Hassan will play a key role in overlooking the operations of the hotel across all functions.
Catering for 2022 with seven leading caterers
The catering sector has witnessed huge changes over the last few years, with consumers demanding healthier and more sustainable options. We discussed the latest trends and more with seven of the leading catering companies in the Middle East.
Luigi Vespero promoted to director of F&B and culinary at Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Luigi Vespero joined the property in 2019 and played a visionary role in the strategic planning of the hotel’s F&B and culinary function.
Conrad Dubai appoints a new general manager
Michael Schmitt joins Conrad Dubai with a multi award-winning background, much of his career spent working with Hilton hotels.
A culinary encounter with Tarek Alameddine, culinary director of Baky Hospitality
Visionary chef Tarek Alameddine, who is currently at the helm of Baky Hospitality’s kitchen, talks about his culinary journey, from the world-famous Noma in Copenhagen to new adventures in Egypt.
MasterChef, The TV Experience appoints a new executive chef
Chef Llaca has a wealth of experience, having led several teams of culinary professionals at renowned restaurants across three continents.
Discussing dairy with Dr. Mike Johnston
We sat with Dr. Mike Johnston, chief executive of the dairy council for Northern Ireland, to hear about the challenges facing the dairy industry and what’s to come.
