Johny Zakhem is Accor’s new Chief Financial Officer for Middle East & Africa
Experienced in corporate and operational finance, Zakhem will guide Accor’s growth in the region with new strategic planning and frameworks.
Nestlé Professional Middle East Golden Chef’s Hat winners announced
Nestlé Professional Middle East, an expert in helping foodservice operators grow their businesses with creative, branded beverage and culinary solutions, announced the winners of the sixth edition of Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat. It is UAE’s longest-running culinary competition. The winning pair, Savio D’souza and Babu Ram Bhusal, will go on...
Saudi Arabian market emerging as a hub for entertainment
SEVEN is behind KSA’s first cinemas to open in more than 35 years, in a partnership with US based AMC Group, the largest cinema operator in the world.
Turkey: weathering the ups and downs
Turkey enjoyed its best ever year for tourism in 2014, when it welcomed 36.8 million international visitors and earned sixth spot in the world rankings. Mehmet Önkal (CHA, ISHC), founder and managing partner at the audit and consultancy firm BDO Turkey, breaks down this volatile market and pinpoints the opportunities
Investing in sustainability
Jay Rosen, head of investment & finance for The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), discusses how we can foster a new, positive relationship between tourism and the environment, while providing a sustainable investment opportunity
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2019 synchronized for success
AHIC 2019, launching on April 9 till the 11th will feature 100 speakers from around the world who are expected to attract more than 900 delegates in total. This year’s theme has been curated around the topic titled, ‘Synchronized for Success’. The program will uncover innovative approaches to business, analyze market...
Château Musar scoops favorite Middle Eastern wine award
Drinks International announced its highly anticipated results of The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands survey, conducted in association with market research specialists, Wine Intelligence. The event was held at the Steinberger Parkhotel in Düsseldorf on the opening day of Prowein, the wine world’s premier event. The brands were chosen by...
Alexander Schneider’s first interview as President of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts
In his first interview as President of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, Alexander Schneider confirmed that the division is on track to achieve its strategic vision, which includes doubling the hotels and resorts portfolio by 2022. At present, Nikki Beach has 4 resorts and 13 beach clubs worldwide. Schneider and...
Siraj, where Emirati cuisine meets the Levant
In an interview with Culinary Enthusiast and Event Management Expert Heba Rumhein, Lebanese-based consulting company HODEMA learns all about the interestingly-unique origins behind the creation of the Siraj restaurant brand, Dubai. Where did the idea of the restaurant come from? It all began with my passion for decor, food and...
Minor Hotels announces a new GM for Anantara Tozeur Resort, Tunisia
An experienced hotelier, he brings with him a wealth of hospitality leadership in both resorts and luxury hotels spanning three decades.
