Two key appointments join Rotana’s leadership team
Ghazi Mousharafieh joined as Rotana’s CFO while Joseph Abou Yaghi has been reappointed as corporate vice president human resources .
Bhavesh Rawal appointed hotel manager of two new Marriott properties
Bhavesh Rawal brings 22 years of professional experience within the F&B and hospitality industries, and has made a successful career rising.
Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront, Seef, Bahrain appoints a new GM
With over 15 years of experience in managing five-star hotels across diverse markets, Hindiyeh has a proven track record in the industry.
Entrepreneurship at its finest with John Balian
It is an entrepreneurial mindset that drove John Balian, CEO of BIM POS, to pursue ambitious expansion plans despite the challenges of Covid-19. Here, we learn more about the products and services offered by BIM POS and how the firm is meeting the needs of its clients.
Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Zein has nearly 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in the Middle East and Europe.
Brian Voelzing appointed director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc.
Voelzing’s responsibilities include concept development, feasibility studies, menu engineering, and many other F&B managerial tasks.
Life in the champagne bubble
While Champagne evokes prestige and celebration, there’s so much more to this complex sparkling wine. We ask three professionals to share their insights.
Five minutes with Emma Banks, Hilton’s visionary hospitality executive
Emma Banks, VP F&B strategy and development EMEA of Hilton, is a multi-award winner, guest writer and seasoned hospitality professional. We spoke to her about the challenges and opportunities the industry is current witnessing and her own experiences.
A sweet encounter with Karim Bourgi
Born in Senegal to Lebanese parents, Karim Bourgi graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris in 2000 and trained in the finest establishments in France. As a member of Les Toques Blanches du Monde, the International Cheese Guild and brand ambassador of Elle & Vire, Valrhona and Carpigiani Italia, the pastry chef talks to us about his delicious creations and plans for the future.
Enjoying a taste of Paris with Mandarin Oriental
Roger Maroun, director of sales diplomatic for the Middle East at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Paris, gives us a taste of Paris beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
