Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh
Guiding us through the inception and evolution of SALATA, CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh explain how they managed to create such a successful brand and expand beyond Lebanon.
Trends: religious tourism in KSA with Majed Bukhari, general manager of IHG voco Makkah
voco Makkah’s GM, Majed Bukhari, discusses Makkah’s significance for religious travelers and how the hotel caters to their distinctive needs.
Sweet inspirations with Mott 32’s pastry sous chef Akhil Raj Rajan
Akhil Raj Rajan is the pastry chef of Mott 32 Dubai, a venue recognized in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2023 and a Toque Award winner. Here, the talented chef tells us what sparked his interest in pastry.
A closer look at Atlantis, The Palm’s success with Kym Barter
With three decades of experience in luxury hospitality and food and beverage, Kym Barter has tasted success in a variety of roles. Here, he talks candidly about his high-profile role at Atlantis Dubai.
Unlocking Abu Dhabi’s hospitality future with Eleni Tsolakou, GM of Park Rotana & Park Arjaan by Rotana
Eleni Tsolakou, GM of Park Rotana & Park Arjaan by Rotana, discusses the key to success and sheds light on Abu Dhabi’s vibrant hospitality scene.
Scotch o’clock with Pierre-Marie Bisson, brand manager of Compass Box
From bartender to brand manager, Pierre-Marie Bisson has had quite the career. Here, we learn more about his work and his relationship with Scotch whisky.
In-depth look at the regional hospitality market with Nils-Arne Schroeder, Fairmont’s SVP operations
With over three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Nils-Arne Schroeder is a visionary and inspirational hotelier. Here, he provides insights into the regional hospitality market and discusses his demanding role as senior vice president of operations for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Fairmont.
Instagrammable desserts with pastry chef Frederic Guinot of Waldorf Astoria Doha
In this interview, chef Frederic Guinot, executive pastry chef of Waldorf Astoria Doha, shares his passion for crafting desserts that are as beautiful as they are scrumptious.
Leyja by NEOM: three boutique hotels to open by 2028
Sustainable hospitality brand Our Habitas has announced the addition of three properties to its experiences-led portfolio.
Getting to know chef Mattia Chiai, the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso Abu Dhabi
Mattia Chiai is the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso, an exquisite Italian trattoria located within the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. In this exclusive interview, we find out more about his experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants and what makes him so passionate about Italian cuisine.
