Blending culinary traditions with Marwan Sardouk, corporate chef and culinary director of Amai gourmet restaurants
Marwan Sardouk, the corporate chef and culinary director of Amai gourmet restaurants, is a master at blending French, Lebanese and Japanese influences.
Exploring the richness of Jordan’s hospitality sector with Muhannad Hameed
Muhannad Hameed, GM of Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa, discusses Jordan’s hospitality landscape, the launch of Oak Tree Kitchen restaurant, and Jordan’s future.
Revolutionary gastronomy with a unique feminine touch with chef Alena Solodovichenko
Chef Alena Solodovichenko, executive chef at Sfumato and Soiree Wine Bar, is a force to be reckoned with. From achieving a Michelin recommendation to earning an array of prestigious awards, including the GQ Russia Super Woman of the Year Award, she has accomplished a great deal. Here we discover how she seeks to revolutionize urban dining.
Excellence with culinary director Heiko Nieder of The Dolder Grand
Passionate chef Heiko Nieder is a trailblazer in the world of gastronomy, who is pushing culinary boundaries at The Dolder Grand. Here, he talks about his work, industry trends and the future.
Qatar tourism awards: recognition for inspired industry leaders
Engineer Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief of Marketing and Promotion Officer at Qatar Tourism, talks to HN about the organization’s new awards initiative, which celebrates the business leaders who are helping to write the country’s tourism success story.
Dubai: The destination that keeps on giving with Hoor al Khaja
Offering broad-based appeal through its heady mix of futuristic skyscrapers, man-made wonders and rich cultural heritage, it’s easy to see why Dubai clinched the coveted top global destination spot for the second successive year in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2023. Hoor Al Khaja, associate vice president, International Operations, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, charts the emirate’s robust post-pandemic rebound and tells HN what’s next on the tourism agenda for this regional success story.
Shattering the glass ceiling with Nina Métayer
Nina Métayer has won numerous pastry awards over the years. Here, the renowned pastry chef, owner of Nina Métayer SAS and creative force behind ninametayer.com and delicatisserie.com shares her story on how she made an impact and shattered the glass ceiling of her industry.
5 nightlife influencers on achieving after-dark success
Staying ahead in a fiercely competitive, ever-changing environment and retaining customer loyalty are just some of the hurdles that operators in the nightlife segment face. HN caught up with some of the region’s leading industry influencers to discover more about how they navigate the notoriously challenging nightlife nightlife scene.
Lifting the lid on tiptop tableware, with 5 F&B experts
Five experts get their teeth into the tasty topic of meat industry trends, sharing their thoughts on everything from getting creative with lesser-known cuts to the importance of careful sourcing and good animal welfare.
That’s entertainment
From pioneering electronic music to promoting talent and diversifying into unique dining experiences, Factory People has cemented its position as one of the region’s most innovative and influential entertainment groups operating today. HN caught up with its founders – Jade, CEO, Tala Mortada, chief creative officer, and Wassim Bou Malham, chief strategy officer, to discover more about how they keep at the top of their game.
