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.
What’s new in meat?
Despite the rise in plant-based and vegan diets, meat is still very much on the table. We spoke to six professionals to learn more about the market and how to identify a good cut.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group appoints a new chief commercial officer
Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Flint spent 12 years at Google in general management and sales leadership roles.
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut appoints new restaurant manager at Madinati
Freiha has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has held senior management positions with various international companies.
Introducing the Worldchefs Academy and its advisors
Amro Al Yassin, Worldchefs Academy Arabic advisor, VP of Emirates Culinary Guild (Dubai) and general secretary of the Syrian Culinary Guild, and Jihan Sahawneh, Worldchefs Academy Arabic Advisor and culinary facilitator at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (Jordan), explain how Worldchefs Academy is helping young talents in their culinary journeys.
Maria Boustany Abi Nasr talks luxury events in Lebanon
With an impressive 14 years’ experience in PR and events management, Maria Boustany Abi Nasr has successfully positioned Chateau Rweiss as a first-class venue.
New managing director of Raffles Dubai & Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
He brings 30 years of hospitality experience and contributed to the success of renowned hotels within global five-star chains.
Hiring for hospitality
Hiring for hospitality positions is not always straightforward, especially when soft skills really matter. We hear what two hoteliers and two restaurateurs have to say about recruiting the right people for their organizations.