16 under 30: Charbel Makhlouf
“Introverted, intuitionistic, thinker and judgmental person; at least that’s what my Myers-Briggs test indicates…” So says Charbel Makhlouf, who also describes himself as an “idealistic anarchist”…
16 under 30: Antranik Balabanian
An economics course prompted Antranik Balabanian to switch majors to Business and Finance, after he first opted to study Chemistry…
Gulfood, world’s largest annual F&B trade show coming
F&B specialists from 120 countries bring solutions from all corners of the globe to Gulfood, seeking to feed soaring MEA needs. Trade ministers and top-level decision makers feature prominently among global food industry delegations descending on Gulfood 2019. It returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 17-21 February. The...
Delifrance wins ‘Janus du Commerce’ award 2018 for bakery-restaurant concept
Delifrance, the world’s leading French bakery-café-restaurant chain, was awarded the 2018 Janus du Commerce at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. This prize acknowledges the brand’s ability to reinvent itself. Since May 2015, Delifrance has opened 52 restaurants around the world including Dubai. Its Dubai Mall outlet is...
Chadi Nicolas is back to Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana as its GM
Nicolas has been associated with Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC for 18 years and is a veteran of the hospitality industry.
Marriott International launched dedicated dining platform
Marriott International launched a dedicated dining platform called MoreCravings.com, which allows guests to discover a wealth of food experiences across its properties all in one place. The platform features more than 350 restaurants and dining experiences in the UAE. As one of the leading restaurant and bar operators in the...
IHG acquires luxury Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas for USD 300 million
Today’s acquisition takes IHG’s portfolio of open and pipeline luxury hotels to 400 hotels (108,000 rooms) globally.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA appoints Samy Boukhaled as VP of Operations for KSA
Boukhaled has more than 29 years of experience in the industry, having held several leadership roles with hotel companies such as Accor and Sofitel.
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2019
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2019 has unveiled its program for the 15th edition. It will bring more than 900 hotel investors, owners and operators together at the AHIC Village in Ras Al Khaimah. This year’s theme, ‘Synchronised for Success’ will tackle current tensions in the owner-operator relationship. Topics to tackle The...
