Piaget graces Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai with a unique Christmas tree

Piaget graces Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai with a unique Christmas tree

The six-metre high tree stands on the hotel’s outdoor terrace and immerses guests in the world of Piaget’s traditional craftsmanship.

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Interview with chef Tara Khattar about traditional Lebanese cuisine

Interview with chef Tara Khattar about traditional Lebanese cuisine

Tara Khattar is no stranger to the kitchens of New York City. The Lebanese-born chef has spent years perfecting her trade in the Big Apple, where she has just launched her first cookbook, “Liban,” as a tribute to her homeland and its cuisine.

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Wyndham debuts Super 8 by Wyndham in the UAE and opens an additional property

Wyndham debuts Super 8 by Wyndham in the UAE and opens an additional property

The new hotels add to Wyndham’s current portfolio of 16 hotels in the UAE, including 8 in Dubai. An additional hotel will open in H1 2021.

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General Manager Marcel Thoma joins Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

General Manager Marcel Thoma joins Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Thoma began his career in Zürich at the luxury boutique Widder Hotel followed by time with The Ritz-Carlton in Mexico and Spain.

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Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm

Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm

Maram Kokandi, GM of Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road, has proven that the sky’s the limit if you work hard enough. Here, she explains how she was able conquer Saudi Arabia’s male-dominated hospitality industry to become the country’s first female general manager.

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Manousheh NYC: the Coolest Bakery on the Block

Manousheh NYC: the Coolest Bakery on the Block

After moving to the US to study, Ziyad Hermez decided to learn how to make traditional Lebanese flatbread and open a bakery in one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods. Today, Manousheh NYC is a firm favorite among expats and locals alike.

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Veteran Hotelier Fady Najib Sawaya Discusses the Saudi Market

Veteran Hotelier Fady Najib Sawaya Discusses the Saudi Market

Having spent 24 years with IHG, Fady Najib Sawaya has vast experience and expertise in the hotel industry, especially in Saudi Arabia. We spoke to Sawaya, area GM at IHG Riyadh Central Hotels and GM of Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, to learn more about what’s happening in the local market.

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Arthaus Hotel: for the Love of Beirut

Arthaus Hotel: for the Love of Beirut

Nabil Debs and his wife, Zoe, left the comfort of Europe for the “chaos” of Beirut. Together, they recently opened Arthaus boutique hotel, which celebrates their love of art and their fascination with the Bauhaus movement.

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Omar Abodib Launches Together for Beirut Initiative 

Omar Abodib Launches Together for Beirut Initiative 

Lebanese entrepreneur Omar Abodib, owner of Le Donjon and Bel Ami in France, has strong ties to Lebanon, so much so that he has launched an initiative to support those affected by the Beirut blast. HN learns more.

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IHG signs a new voco in Jeddah

IHG signs a new voco in Jeddah

Launched globally in 2018, voco has gained tremendous momentum in the Middle East with openings across multiple markets.

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