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.
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.
Aleph Hospitality appoints Jad Shamseddin as its COO for the Middle East
Jad Shamseddin will be responsible for developing Aleph Hospitality’s operations, leading the implementation of operational strategies.
Voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah appoints new General Manager
Having joined the voco brand this summer, Charles Godot will lead the team ahead of the hotel’s opening and drive its performance.
HN meets Shangri-La Group’s Kapil Aggarwal
Following his recent appointment, Aggarwal spoke to HN about the international hotel chain’s development and growth prospects for the region.
The future role of malls in the Middle East
It is clear that the coronavirus has accelerated e-commerce, even in traditional economies of the Middle East. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, examines the likelihood of malls making a comeback post Covid-19.
Mandarin Oriental opens a new resort in Istanbul
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul features a range of restaurants and bars, entertainment spaces and a spa.
The Return Of Qatar
Like the rest of the world, Qatar took unprecedented measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, imposing strict quarantines and closing all but essential businesses. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, examines how the country’s tourism sector is bouncing back after an extremely complicated year.
Kerten Hospitality announces Wafik Youssef as new COO
Youssef will be responsible for operational properties and upcoming mixed-use projects across Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kuwait and the KSA.
Luxury on the horizon in KSA
Amid the current global pandemic and travel restrictions, Saudi Arabia remains committed to its Vision 2030 and projects are underway to transform its hospitality offering. Hala Matar Choufany, president, Middle East, Africa and South Asia of HVS, shines a bright light on the kingdom’s luxury resorts and what we can expect to see.