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.
Five minutes with Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property GM of Marriott International in Kuwait
With over three decades of experience in international hotel operations and leadership in the hospitality industry, Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property general manager for Marriott International in Kuwait, is a seasoned professional. We discover more about Wissdorf and how he plans to navigate the future of The Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City.
Official launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign to support Agrifood Export
During a press conference on June 15 at the Smallville hotel, the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade and Fair-Trade Lebanon, in partnership with the Department of States’ Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and under the auspice of BIEEL project announced the launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign aimed to support Lebanese agrifood exports.
Anantara Trojena resort slated to open in 2026
Minor Hotels has unveiled the expansion of its luxury Anantara brand with Trojena, a captivating year-round mountain destination nestled in NEOM.
Eid El Adha culinary trends around the Middle East
Three accomplished chefs take us on a culinary tour around the Middle East, sharing Eid El Adha food trends and essential menu items.
In the kitchen with Ahmad Abu Azzab
With over 20 years of culinary experience, we meet local talent Ahmad Abu Azzab, executive chef of Centro Mada Amman by Rotana.
Construction underway for Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has begun construction of its Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The project will be built in the mountains of Sharaan Nature Reserve and aims to meet ambitious sustainability goals for the construction phase and resort operations.
Saudi Arabia leads the way for new projects
A notable shift has occurred in the regional hotel construction landscape, which saw the UAE relinquishing its position as the leader in hotels under construction.
Eugeniu Gheorghiciuc appointed GM of Attiko restaurant Dubai
Sunset Hospitality has appointed Eugeniu Gheorghiciuc as the new general manager of Attiko. With 14 years of solid F&B experience in Dubai, Gheorghiciuc will oversee all operations across the venue and play an integral part in expanding the brand globally.
Oman: a unique gem in the GCC
Justin Kenny, consultant at Colliers for the Hotels MENA Region, explains how the sultanate is carving its own identity as an attractive destination with a diverse offering, despite tough competition from its neighbors.