16 under 30: Full Lineup
After months of deliberation, Hospitality News Middle East has handpicked a list of 16 taste-makers who, at the tender age of 30 or below, are redefining our palates and diets. They’re sure to impress you, inspire you and, perhaps, instigate a little bit of jealousy
16 under 30: Jad Ballout
With a stellar resume featuring more than 10 years of industry experience, and as runner up in the prestigious Global Final Bacardi Legacy competition, Jad Ballout has established himself as not only a respected bartender, but also an international thought leader in creativity and craftsmanship…
A new level of luxury in the MENA
Philipp Henle, head of global development at Dorchester Collection, outlines the chain’s interest in the MENA, potential business opportunities and upcoming strategies
16 under 30: Yasmina Hayek
Yasmina Hayek embarked on her culinary career at the Institut Paul Bocuse and trained in Michelin-starred restaurants, with Jean-Francois Piège and Matthieu Pacaud, before moving to Copenhagen to work with Danish chef Rasmus Kofoed…
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...
