Dubai to lead Swiss-Belhotel International’s regional management for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
The team will be led by Laurent A Voivenel, senior vice president – operations & development, EMEA & India; senior vice president – group human resources & talent development
5 minutes with executive chef Mohammad Atieh, Jordan’s rising star
Mohammad Atieh gained experience at some of the top five-star luxury hotels in the GCC before returning home to become one of the youngest executive chefs in Jordan. In this exclusive interview, we spoke with the executive chef finds out more about his career and his current role at Marriott W Hotel Jordan.
Audi Catering Embarks On A New Chapter Led By Karim Audi
Nicolas Audi Catering, renowned for its signature finesse and devotion to perfection, is venturing into the frozen ready-meal market thanks to the vision of Karim Audi, who is propelling his father’s legacy forward. With a degree in hospitality management from Glion Institute of Higher Education and eight years’ experience working for his father, Nicolas Audi, he decided to launch the new product line “Ready To Eat Just Heat” by Nicolas Audi.
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA debuts in Tabuk, KSA
Hejaz Railway holds great importance in the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, departing from Damascus and making its way through the Tabuk and Hejaz region to Al Madina Al Munawara.
Victor Betro is the new GM of Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, Jordan
Betro started his career path with Hyatt International back in 2005 in the food and beverage team at Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
“In the Know” with Karim N. Khalife
Raya Restaurants established itself as a market leader within the restaurant sector in Cairo through building internationally competitive restaurant chains that offer a superior dining experience. In an exclusive interview with its CEO, Karim N. Khalife, HN highlights the new norm after Covid-19, the forecasted trends and projects.
In the spotlight: Mayada Badr, CEO of KSA’s Culinary Arts Authority
Even though she lives by the moment, her new life motto is ‘Enjoy simple pleasures that could be so rewarding, as simple as enjoying a meal with a piece of bread.
Will Accor and IHG merge to form the world’s biggest hotel chain?
A marriage between the two firms would propel them far ahead of U.S. rival Marriott by number of hotel rooms, with over 1.6 million between the two.
5 Questions to Chawki Edmond Barakat
In an exclusive interview with Chawki Edmond Barakat, the Managing Director of Barakat Food Company, HN learns all about his take on the COVID-19 pandemic, his expansion plans and motto for life.
Hospitality in Islam & Christianity
Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, delves into the heart of hospitality and its religious significance.