Leading by example with Panos Panagis, GM and district director of Radisson Hotel Group Oman
Panos Panagis, general manager and district director of Radisson Hotel Group Oman, is a detail-oriented leader who always strives to bring out the best in people. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Panagis discusses his empowering management style and the secret behind his success.
Summer vibes with Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC
A law school graduate, Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC, found his calling in the world of hospitality.
IHG strengthens regional footprint with first voco resort signing in the MEA
Set to open in December 2026, the 300-key voco North Coast will include low-rise buildings, chalets and townhouses in a prime location, directly on the beachfront. IHG® Hotels & Resorts signed a management agreement with Akam Al Rajhi, a joint venture between AkamAlRajhi and Al Rajhi Saudi groups. With this signing, IHG continues to expand their footprint across the MEA region and diversify their portfolio.
Five minutes with Khaled Al Jamal
In an exclusive interview for Hospitality News ME, Hodema consulting services caught up with Khaled Al Jamal, GM of JW Marriott Riyadh, to find out more about the iconic hotel and what it is bringing to the Saudi hospitality scene.
Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily
In an exclusive interview, Raymond Rjaily, executive chef of the soon-to-open Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, reveals his passion for food through storytelling, local sourcing, sustainability and community engagement.
Duncan Fraser-Smith joins GLEE Hospitality Solutions as managing partner
Hospitality expert Duncan Fraser-Smith has been appointed managing partner of GLEE Hospitality Solutions. Having launched hundreds of successful and high-profile hospitality venues throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia, he brings over three decades of experience to the role. He also authored Create to Plate and is a regular keynote speaker, moderator and panelist at international hospitality trade and corporate conferences and events.
Aiming for the extraordinary with Jad Aboujaoude
Jad Aboujaoude, a passionate Lebanese F&B entrepreneur and the founder of Elements Hospitality, is known for his expertise in bringing innovative concepts to life. With ambition and dedication, he firmly believes that life is too short for ordinary pursuits. In an interview with Hospitality News ME, Aboujaoude shares the story behind his latest venture: Salmon Guru.
Craving authentic Japanese food with chef Kotaro Hayashi of Morimoto Doha
Chef Kotaro Hayashi, a retired professional football player, found his calling in the kitchen once he realized that Japanese cuisine was not showcased properly in different parts of the world. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Hayashi explains how he has dedicated his career to being a master sushi chef and unveiled his goal of offering a wide range of incomparable authentic Japanese dishes to the heart of Qatar as he heads the kitchen of Morimoto as a master sushi chef.
