Fostering gastronomic talent
How can we successfully foster gastronomic talent in the global F&B industry? This is one of the key questions that will be addressed at the 2019 Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF), taking place from 25-27 February at the NH Collection Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam. The sixth edition of...
Ascott lays regional growth strategy
Ascott, the world’s largest serviced residence owner-operator is on track to boost its MEA and Turkey property portfolio by an impressive 1,650 keys by 2020. To date, the global owner-operator’s total number of units in the region is 1,736 spanning seven countries across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey. Since...
AccorHotels unveils new lifestyle loyalty program
AccorHotels announced a disruptive and dramatic shift of its loyalty program into a fully integrated global platform by incorporating rewards, services and experiences across their entire ecosystem to bring value to everyday life. This new lifestyle loyalty program will recognize, understand, cherish, communicate with and reward guests like never before. It will grant...
Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay brings UAE’s residents Bahraini hospitality
Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay brings UAE’s residents Bahraini hospitality Part of the Gulf Hotels Group, the Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay marks the first phase of the group’s expansion plan across the region. GHG, Bahrain’s leading home-grown hospitality provider, announced the official opening of its first UAE 4-star property....
New F&B Director joins Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Adding banquets and restaurant management to broaden his knowledge on food and beverage, Barber also had experience in many restaurants, private clubs and ski resorts in the past.
Radisson Blu Martinez appoints new head chef
Radisson Blu Martinez hotel, Beirut recently appointed Najib Kalouch as its new head chef. Kalouch started his career working at the Metropolitan hotel before moving to Le Gray for a nine-year stint. Chef Najib has a strong background in the F&B division with 16 years of experience. He is...
Manchester United and Marriott International announce global marketing partnership
Marriott Bonvoy members can bid points for access to a branded luxury suite within the stadium to enjoy great views of the pitch and be treated to VIP hospitality.
World Restaurant Awards 2019 announced
Stars of the culinary industry gathered in Paris as global leader IMG unveiled ‘Oscars of the restaurant world’. The annual World Restaurant Awards recognizes and celebrates the diversity of the international restaurant scene, delivered by the team that brings Taste Festivals to 20 cities around the world, as well as The...
Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas celebrates 1st year
Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas has fast established its leading place in UAE’s hospitality scene, as well as the wider Middle East region, given outstanding performance during its first year of service. Through seamless operation, unique amenities, art and the 360-resort experience, guests celebrated UAE heritage and nature in the...
