New F&B operations manager at Intercontinental Dubai Marina
One of the main objectives in his new role will be to reinforce the hotel as a renowned culinary and lifestyle destination.
U-Food’s road to success
U-Food, a distributor of international FMCG products, has established itself as a market leader over the past 27 years. The firm imports goods from over 20 countries and represents around 50 renowned multinational food companies. Here, Mazen Noureddine, general manager of U-Food, tells us more about the road to success and upcoming projects.
A food affair with Mohamad Najem
Mohamad Najem, advisory chef and consultant of Leaders Cooking Academy, gives us the lowdown on the world of cooking and food.
Arabian Travel Week to focus on recovery of Middle East tourism
To complement the four-day in-person show, for the first time, a new hybrid format will mean a virtual ATM running a week after.
Ecotourism: the perks of green travel
As sustainable tourism continues to be one of the hottest topics in the travel industry, Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, examines the impact of this ever-growing trend in the Middle East.
The changing face of Oman’s hospitality sector
Hotel markets in the Middle East, and especially in the GCC, are often thought to share similar characteristics and dynamics, but is this a fair analysis? Hala Matar Choufany, president, Middle East, Africa & South Asia of HVS, takes a closer look at Oman’s hospitality sector and gives her thoughts on what we can expect from the country’s Vision 2040.
Miral and Hilton to open Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island at Yas Bay in days
The five-star hotel will feature 545 rooms and an accompanying unique beach club, and will welcome guests as of the 18th of February.
Katara Hospitality expands its partnership with Accor
Scheduled to open in 2022, the towers are set to be the ‘hospitality icon of the 21st Century’ and will host the first Fairmont & Raffles Lusail Hotel & Residences in Qatar.
Brice Péan appointed as new GM at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski
Péan joined Kempinski in 2012, as GM at Kempinski Hotel Qingdao. He has over 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality field.
R Hotels names Samir Arora as cluster general manager
A seasoned hotelier with more than 25 years of experience, he now leads the overall operations of the group’s three hotels in Dubai.
