Raki Philipps replaces Haitham Mattar as RAKTDA CEO
Phillips has worked for some of the world’s most renowned global brands, including Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Universal Studios.
EHL welcomes new advisory board member
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels group, joins the international advisory board of the prestigious École hôtelière de Lausanne hospitality management school. A leading ambassador of the Swiss hospitality tradition, EHL is a pioneering school, which has been training hospitality professionals since 1893, boasting over 25,000 graduates working in the...
Millennium Al Barsha announces the appointment of Christian Palacin as GM
A seasoned hospitality professional, Palacin will be responsible for all aspects of the operation at Millennium Al Barsha.
Elevating the culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu
André J. Cointreau, President and CEO of Le Cordon Bleu talks with HN about the school’s most recent and exciting offerings designed to better equip students with the tools for tomorrow’s hospitality industry. In the wake of an ‘experience’ economy, hospitality has changed into an accommodation model driven by customization...
Seven Sands’ new head chef
Seven Sands, the contemporary Emirati restaurant owned by Dubai World Trade Center, has appointed Abdullah Yahya Alshhadeh as the outlet’s new head chef. In his new role, Alshhadeh will be responsible for the day-to-day operations including further development of the contemporary Emirati cuisine that has become the hallmark of the...
Javaid Ahmed is the new Head Executive Chef at Central Hotels
Ahmed has been working with the Emirati Hospitality brand since 2018 as the Executive Chef at Royal Central Hotel The Palm.
Abu Dhabi hotel GMs meet at DCT for industry development planning
New initiatives to boost hotel performance in the capital, as well as key regulations, upcoming developments and challenges facing the tourism sector.
PwC’s 2019 talent trends report
This year’s 22nd CEO annual PricewaterhouseCoopers’ global talent trends survey reveals that top executives are increasingly worried about the impact their companies, strategies and activities will have on the environment, local communities and their employees. Against this background, one somewhat intractable challenge is beginning to stand out: the size and...
Molten Chocolate Café new UAE branches
Molten Chocolate Café, the ultimate dessert destination from Apparel Group, is now in Bawadi Mall, Al Ain and is opening soon in Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi. The prime destination for chocolate lovers has opened its first ever store in the UAE’s oasis city and will soon open its first store...
