An expert’s opinion: Food for thought during the COVID-19 crisis
Daniel During, owner of Thomas Klein International, a Dubai-based hospitality and F&B consultancy firm, shares his thoughts about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the industry.
Rotana takes over the management of Damac Towers Arjaan by Rotana in Riyadh
The new property brings Rotana’s total tally in the Kingdom to seven hotels and 2,087 keys with a strong development pipeline.
Hyatt’s bold expansion across the Middle East
An incredible 45 percent of the properties that joined Hyatt’s system in 2022 were based in EAME markets. With 10 percent of Hyatt’s 117,000 rooms in the pipeline, the area continues to contribute to Hyatt’s growth trajectory through 2023.
Former Zuma Dubai GM, Florencia Beschtedt, appointed new GM of Operations at London Dairy Café
She will oversee all aspects of London Dairy Café ventures, and will play a key role in meeting the brand’s aggressive growth goals.
New VP of operations for the UAE at Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA
He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, having held several leadership roles with hotel companies such as Accor and Sofitel.
Nobu Doha to host World of Nobu 2020
The event will commence on March 25, when Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will lead a hands-on sushi masterclass, inviting guests to indulge in Japanese cuisine.
756-room Grand Hyatt branded Hotel underway in Makkah
Slated to open in January 2025, Grand Hyatt Makkah will be the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Makkah and the second Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, joining Grand Hyatt Al Khobar which is slated to open in 2020.
MKN’s Tactfully-Clean Approach
Elias Rached, Regional VP Middle East and Africa, MKN remarked on his latest promotion, the company’s latest projects and future innovation to be revealed this year.