In the kitchen with Hamzeh Abu El-Foul
Driven by a deep sense of attachment to his field, Hamzeh Abu El-Foul, executive chef of Fairmont Amman Hotel, Jordan, chats with Hospitality News ME while he prepares his signature tuna carpaccio.
What it takes to make it in the culinary world
We asked restaurateur Ziad Kamel and chef Thomas A.Gugler to list the qualities that make all the difference in their fields of expertise.
Luminescenza on hotel kitchen design
Even minor errors in kitchen design can adversely affect overall functionality and result in higher costs for hotels. We discover how to avoid the pitfalls with Luminescenza.
Serge Trigano, co-founder of Mama Shelter
“Life is flamboyant and sassy,” according to Serge Trigano, the co-founder of Mama Shelter. The entrepreneur is making his mark on the hospitality industry by creating a new lifestyle boutique accommodation concept. Here, he talks to HN about his brand and future projects.
A passion for hospitality with Marc Antoine Ghazal, GM of Baky Hospitality Group
Coming from a long line of hoteliers, Marc Antoine Ghazal, general manager of Baky Hospitality Group, is no stranger to the industry. Here, he tells us about the Egyptian hospitality scene and the firm’s exciting plans.
Closing the hospitality gap with Hassan Ballout, CEO and co-founder of Limestone Lab
We learn more about how Limestone Lab is launching ground-breaking food concepts from the company’s CEO and co-founder, Hassan Ballout.
In the kitchen with Mohamad Kaaki
Polly restaurant’s executive chef, Mohamad Kaaki, gives us the lowdown on culinary trends and shows us how to make his delicious strawberry banana cream pie.
In the kitchen with Bilal El Helou
We caught up with Work Lounge Beirut’s executive chef Bilal El Helou in the Lebanese capital to see what’s cooking in his kitchen.
Junaid Tehseen appointed hotel manager of Swiss-Belresidences Juffair Bahrain
The four-star Swiss-Belresidences Juffair Bahrain has appointed Junaid Tehseen as its hotel manager.
Studying hospitality in the UAE and KSA
With mega- and giga-projects becoming increasingly typical of the Middle East’s hospitality landscape, Mansoor Ahmed, executive director and head of development solutions healthcare, education and PPP at Colliers in the Middle East and Africa region, lifts the lid on tourism education in the UAE and KSA, and why demand for skilled hospitality labor looks set to rise.