12 new members added to Disciple Escoffier Lebanon; Nouhad Dammous honored during the launching ceremony
Three Lebanese culinary stars – Chefs Cynthia Bitar, Youssef Akiki and Pierre Abi Hayla – were selected to be included in the first delegation of the Disciple Escoffier Lebanon in March of this year.
Chris Cahill and Jean-Jacques Morin have been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officers of AccorHotels
Chris Cahill and Jean-Jacques Morin have been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officers of AccorHotels
Michelin-star Chef, Christopher Hache brings his culinary creativity to Beirut
Paris met ‘The Paris of the Middle East’ today when celebrated Michelin-star chef of Hôtel de Crillon joined Beirut’s French cuisine master, Chef Youssef Akiki of Burgundy restaurant, to create an illustrious menu for none other than world-renowned fashion designer, Elie Saab
New corporate director for Emaar Hospitality Group
In her new role, she will have overall charge in driving the group’s strategic partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai.
Two new appointments at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh solidify its Saudization efforts
Ascott’s current KSA presence spans 12 properties and 1,624 units, of which five properties are in operation and six are in the pipeline.
Mark Willis is Accor’s new Middle East and Africa CEO, Olivier Granet on a new journey with the chain
Will oversee a portfolio of 400 hotels in operation and pipeline and to drive continued growth and performance.
New VP development for EMEA joins Minor Hotels
His career in hospitality development, operations, consulting and asset management includes senior roles with JLL Middle East & Africa in Dubai and the M.A. Kharafi Group.
Laurent Voivenel from The Hotel Show: New owner-operator relationships
The business is becoming more complex and competitive for operators who are grappling with multiple challenges.