Which villages in MENA made it onto the UNWTO Best Tourism list?
The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative was launched to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages.
How NHI Oman is empowering the next generation of chefs
The National Hospitality Institute (NHI) in Oman is providing aspiring chefs with valuable skills to launch their careers. We spoke to the institute’s president, Robert MacLean, to learn more about the local culinary scene and what to expect from Oman’s hospitality sector in the future.
Michel Nader talks hospitality in the family
A third-generation hotelier with 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Michel Nader has worked in France, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain and the UAE. He currently holds the position of area vice president for the UAE at Marriott International.
Bringing interiors to life with SK-Touch Interior Architecture Studio
Sara Khairallah, founder and principal interior architect of SK-Touch Interior Architecture Studio, gives us a sneak peek into her world and tells us how she is bringing interiors to life with her unique style.
Le Phénicien is awarded by l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie
In November, members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie organized a lunch at Le Phénicien restaurant (Horch Tabet, Beirut) to award the owner, Habib Hadid, with the Special Price.
Influential restaurateurs at the table
Creating a successful F&B concept in the Middle East is no easy feat, and yet these five restaurateurs make it look effortless. We learn more about their brands and expansion plans.
KSA in the spotlight
With an ambitious series of hospitality projects in the works, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working relentlessly to meet its Vision 2030 goals, as Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains.
WACS launches sustainability education for culinary professionals’ curriculum
Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals is part of Feed the Planet, an initiative to promote food sustainability.
A food legacy with Orfali Bros
Syrian chef Mohammad Orfali has turned his passion for food into a family affair by launching Orfali Bros with his siblings Wassim and Omar. The trendy bistro in Dubai serves reimagined Levantine dishes that constantly push the boundaries. Here, we learn more about the concept.
New GM joins IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront
IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront’s new GM Avlok Singh began his career over 14 years ago in his native India at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.
