Ennismore appoints chef Sara Aqel as executive chef of Fi’lia globally
Chef Aqel will oversee sister Fi’lia in Miami’s SLS Brickell and South Beach and SLS Baha Mar in the Bahamas, and upcoming Paris outlet.
A cut above the rest: Top Chef winner Charbel Hayek
A seasoned expert in hygiene and food safety, Bana Kalash Kobrosly is general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon. Here, she shares the firm’s latest news and expansion plans.
Rotana appoints new corporate director of food and beverage
Miguel Silva will be responsible for further enhancing Rotana’s food and beverage portfolio in the region.
Abdel Rahman Abdel Shafi promoted to GM Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality, Abdel Shafi was responsible for pursuing operations and performance quality.
Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road appoints new GM
Muntaser Allaf has been appointed general manager of the recently opened Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road in Saudi Arabia.
Laure Morvan named Accor’s new chief development officer for IMEAT region
Laure Morvan brings to Accor almost 20 years of experience in hotel development, marketing and project management.
Ian McDonald appointed director of FF&E at MG Hotel Supplies
McDonald has successfully delivered hospitality FF&E projects in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
A look inside Gulf Hotels Group with Fares Yactine
With more than 24 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Fares Yactine, vice president MEA Gulf Hotels Group and general manager of Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & SPA, has contributed to the success of a number of large hotel groups, including Melia, IHG, Habtoor Hospitality and Accor. In this interview, he shares his passion for Gulf Hotels Group and what’s on the horizon.
60 seconds with Christian Rosse, executive chef of Amwaj Rotana JBR Dubai
From a 17-year-old apprentice in a small farmhouse in North Germany to leading the kitchen of a five-star Amwaj Rotana in Dubai, Chef Christian Rosse’s career path has been nothing short of amazing.
Five minutes with Kamp Catering’s Richard Seidel
Richard Seidel, Kamp Catering’s development chef, tells us everything we need to know about the group’s portfolio of trendy restaurants.
