Avani Hotels appoint new GM for Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites

Avani Hotels appoint new GM for Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites

Farhat’s first foray into hospitality was in 1994 with the Crown Plaza Dubai Hotel and he rose through the ranks in both commercial and rooms division.

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Kuwait Hotel Owners Association Endorses the “With Lebanon” Campaign

Kuwait Hotel Owners Association Endorses the “With Lebanon” Campaign

Since the devastating explosion at the port of Beirut, the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society launched the “With Lebanon” campaign to provide much-needed support to those worst affected by the blast. In an effort to support the campaign, the Kuwait Hotel Owners Association has made a substantial donation.

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WorldChefs Online General Meeting

WorldChefs Online General Meeting

World Association of Chefs’ Societies, the global network of chefs associations, held its first online meeting. The meeting was chaired by the association’s president, Thomas Gugler, and was attended by 150 online panelists from over 120 countries.

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Dubai ranks first in Arab region on latest Global Medical Tourism Index

Dubai ranks first in Arab region on latest Global Medical Tourism Index

It was ranked 5th in quality and services facilities benchmark; 7th in the environmental destination; and 13th in terms of its medical tourism industry.

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Interview With Guy Hutchinson President and CEO Of Rotana On Putting Safety First

Interview With Guy Hutchinson President and CEO Of Rotana On Putting Safety First

Since opening its first hotel in 1993, the Rotana brand has gone from strength to strength, successfully building up a portfolio of more than 100 hotels in 27 cities. With the world facing an unprecedented challenge, Guy Hutchinson, president and CEO of Rotana, talks to HN about the brand’s immediate priorities and longer-term vision.

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Dubai to lead Swiss-Belhotel International’s regional management for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India

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

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5 minutes with executive chef Mohammad Atieh, Jordan’s rising star    

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.

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Audi Catering Embarks On A New Chapter Led By Karim Audi

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.

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Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA debuts in Tabuk, KSA

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. 

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Victor Betro is the new GM of Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, Jordan

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.

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