British chef Jason Atherton is slated to open three new restaurants at Dubai’s Grosvenor House

British chef Jason Atherton is slated to open three new restaurants at Dubai’s Grosvenor House

After leaving Marina Social, renowned chef Jason Atherton has confirmed a trio of concepts at the Luxury Collection Hotel Grosvenor House. Plans include: City Social Dubai, a 140-cover restaurant serving modern cuisine; Seven Tides, a cocktail venue with a Japanese undertone; and a fine-dining concept on the 43rd, 44th, and 45th floor of the hotel.

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View from the top with industry powerhouse Panchali Mahendra

View from the top with industry powerhouse Panchali Mahendra

FHS Dubai guest speaker Panchali Mahendra, an industry powerhouse and Michelin star-restaurateur, took time out to sit with HN and talk about trends, her journey to the top and how she was able to transform Atelier House into a profitable firm.

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A U.S. beef roadshow to remember

A U.S. beef roadshow to remember

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), represented in the GCC region and Egypt by Arab Marketing and Finance, Inc. (AMFI) S.A.L., invited importers, retailers, distributors, chefs, influencers and bloggers to attend a U.S. Beef Roadshow, which consisted of a series of U.S. Beef Training Workshops and featured Chef Jay McCarthy, a well-known chef with sound expertise and years of experience in the field.

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Park Rotana Abu Dhabi appoints Eleni Tsolakou as its first female GM

Park Rotana Abu Dhabi appoints Eleni Tsolakou as its first female GM

The management team at Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi has welcomed its first female general manager, Eleni Tsolakou.

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Naif Zureikat appointed regional GM IHG Hotels & Resorts 

Naif Zureikat appointed regional GM IHG Hotels & Resorts 

Naif Zureikat will be leading operations across eight IHG hotels in Jordan and Lebanon.

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Spain in the spotlight

Spain in the spotlight

Spain’s hotel supply is characterized by mid- and upscale hotels. However, the number of higher-end hotels is increasing at a rapid pace, as HVS’ Maria Coll, senior associate, and Sophie Perret, senior director, explain.

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Chef Hugo Soulery brings Tastes of the World to the desert

Chef Hugo Soulery brings Tastes of the World to the desert

Newly appointed chef Hugo Soulery will be tasked with driving the development of sensational menus at Terra Solis Dubai, a unique desert getaway set to open in October 2022.

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Famed photographer Roger Moukarzel discusses the Hilton Waitographer initiative

Famed photographer Roger Moukarzel discusses the Hilton Waitographer initiative

Roger Moukarzel is a firm believer in the power of photography in the hospitality world. Here, the award-winning Lebanese photographer explains how restaurants and hotels can benefit from user-generated content and why he decided to team up with Hilton Hotels.  

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Kitchen secrets with Chef Himanshu Saini of Trèsind Studio

Kitchen secrets with Chef Himanshu Saini of Trèsind Studio

Chef Himanshu Saini invites us for a behind-the-scenes look at Tresind Studio, Dubai’s Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Brushing up on responsible consumerism with Hilari Voorthuis of Accor

Brushing up on responsible consumerism with Hilari Voorthuis of Accor

Responsible for bringing restaurants and bars to the forefront of Accor’s hotels, Hilari Voorthuis, F&B manager of Accor India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, explains responsible consumerism in all its forms.

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