Rove Al Marjan Island set to open in Ras Al Khaimah in 2024
In 2024, Al Marjan Island will welcome the lifestyle beach resort Rove Hotels. Rove Al Marjan Island will be the brand’s first venture into the northern emirate.
Lamb Weston/Meijer to release Really Crunchy Fries at Gulfood 2023
Sold in over 100 countries, Lamb Weston® is a world-leading brand in high-quality potato products. During Gulfood 2023, the company will be unveiling its brand-new product, Really Crunchy Fries.
Deciphering Ennismore’s DNA with Chadi Farhat
Never afraid to step outside his comfort zone, Chadi Farhat, global brand COO and head of Middle East and Asia Pacific at Ennismore, gives us the lowdown on the firm’s activities and what’s coming up.
SEVEN announces entertainment destination in Tabuk KSA
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has announced that it will start the construction phase of its entertainment destination in Tabuk, which has a development value of more than SAR 1 billion. The project is set to transform the entertainment landscape in the region with a wide range of attractions and experiences.
Hot franchises
We list several leading franchises in the region, with details on their owners by and where they can be found.
View from the top with Eleni Tsolakou, GM of Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
As general manager of Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, Eleni Tsolakou knows what it takes to lead a team. We spoke with the seasoned hotelier to find out what’s trending in the hospitality landscape.
9 influential restaurateurs at the table
We asked a group of successful restaurateurs to share their insights, philosophies and upcoming projects with Hospitality News Middle East. Here’s what they had to say.
Taking the lead with Mark Patten, senior VP of food & beverage at The First Group
An internationally award-winning chef and highly respected food and beverage operations specialist, Mark Patten is leading The First Group’s fast-growing F&B division. His track record in creating successful, cutting-edge F&B concepts in the UAE, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK is a testament to his optimism, hard work, hands-on attitude and entrepreneurial spirit. Here, Patten tells us more about the group’s expansion.
5 minutes with Jordanian top chef Ali Ghzawi
In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Ali Ghzawi, Jordanian patron chef of Alee restaurant and former winner of MBC Arabia’s Top Chef (2019), shares his story and ambitions for the future.
Jean-Paul Dantil appointed GM of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
With more than 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, including roles as general manager and managing director roles, Dantil brings a wealth of knowledge of commercial, operational and brand knowledge to the award-winning resort, leading its 350-plus team with passion.
