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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.