Influential hotelier: Ludwig Bouldoukianij

Influential hotelier: Ludwig Bouldoukianij

As we enter a period of recovery, the hospitality industry is abuzz with new and exciting projects. We spoke to some of the region’s top hoteliers to learn more about their development pipelines.

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Talking food concepts with Samer Hamadeh

Talking food concepts with Samer Hamadeh

Dubai-based entrepreneur Samer Hamadeh is a familiar face in the F&B scene. Here, he tells us more about introducing the Emmy Squared brand to the UAE and what motivates him.

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Stay tuned for International Chefs Day on October 20th

Stay tuned for International Chefs Day on October 20th

Vanessa Marquis, chairman of the International Chefs Day Committee, said the event is an opportunity to give children something to celebrate.

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Edamah and Minor Hotels to develop two hotels at Bilaj Aljazayer

Edamah and Minor Hotels to develop two hotels at Bilaj Aljazayer

Scheduled to open in 2024, Avani Hotel and Tivoli Hotel at Bilaj Al Jazayer will be the first hospitality offerings in the area, which is undergoing a comprehensive redevelopment.

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HN exclusive with Panos Loupasis, VP Development, Middle East & Africa at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

HN exclusive with Panos Loupasis, VP Development, Middle East & Africa at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

The power of Wyndham’s culture has never been more apparent than in the past year, and we are proud of how our teams performed.

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The Middle East has its Chocolate Master

The Middle East has its Chocolate Master

Chocolate chef Dilip Kumara has won the Middle East region’s chapter of the World Chocolate Masters competition.

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Summer inspiration with Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi

Summer inspiration with Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi

In an exclusive interview with HN, Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi talks about his favorite Nestlé products and how to keep summer in the kitchen.

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Rotana appoints two new GMs for its Beirut properties

Rotana appoints two new GMs for its Beirut properties

Hamadeh brings 13 years of experience, whereas Nohra has over 20 years. Both will lead Rotana properties in Lebanon.

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Seven pastry chefs from the ME to participate in Cacao Barry’s World Chocolate Masters

Seven pastry chefs from the ME to participate in Cacao Barry’s World Chocolate Masters

World Chocolate Masters’ Middle East competition will take place on September 1, whereas the world finals in 2022.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts launches new luxury and lifestyle collection brand

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches new luxury and lifestyle collection brand

Vignette Collection becomes the sixth addition to IHG’s brand portfolio in the past four years, taking it to 17 in total across nearly 6,000 hotels in more than 100 countries.

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