Antoine Flouty’s key appointment
Antoine Flouty has taken on the leadership of IHG ® Hotels & Resorts franchised operations in Russia, CIS, Georgia, Ukraine and the Baltic States.
Ben Wozny’s life-long journey with Hyatt Hotels
Having joined Grand Hyatt Berlin in 2000, then fulfilling various roles for the brand across the globe, Ben Wozny has had a long history with Hyatt Hotels. In his latest appointment as GM of Grand Hyatt Amman, he reflects on his journey with the group and his plans for the future.
UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart global tourism jobs recovery
Job seekers can create a profile, search for positions, and set up job alerts to be informed of the latest opportunities.
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is now welcoming guests
Mandarin Oriental Doha is designed by the world-renowned David Collins Studio, and features 117 rooms, 41 suites and 91 serviced apartments.
Marc Chehade talks F&B concepts beyond borders
A nightlife enthusiast at heart, Marc Chehade entered the Lebanese F&B scene at a young age. After setting up his company MEC, the entrepreneur launched a series of renowned concepts, including Escobar, Lockstock, Stairway and Kaffeine. We learn more about his path to success.
Hyatt pursues growth in North Africa by opening Hyatt Regency Taghazout
Hyatt Regency Taghazout expands the Hyatt portfolio in Morocco, demonstrating the country’s growing commercial importance.
Sandwich w Noss: a cut above the rest
A truly novel concept, Sandwich W Noss has been delighting foodies with its revolutionary sandwiches since 2015. We asked Rony Abou Saab, the company’s founder, about bringing something new to the food scene and future plans for the brand.
Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
Substitutes: There’s more than meats the eye
There are a greater number of meat substitutes on the market than ever before. We asked three chefs to tell us about their preferred vegan and plant-based options and how they are keeping their clients satisfied.
Radisson Blu opens Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba, its fifth hotel in Riyadh
Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in Saudi Arabia.
