Interview With Guy Hutchinson President and CEO Of Rotana On Putting Safety First
Since opening its first hotel in 1993, the Rotana brand has gone from strength to strength, successfully building up a portfolio of more than 100 hotels in 27 cities. With the world facing an unprecedented challenge, Guy Hutchinson, president and CEO of Rotana, talks to HN about the brand’s immediate priorities and longer-term vision.
Dubai to lead Swiss-Belhotel International’s regional management for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
The team will be led by Laurent A Voivenel, senior vice president – operations & development, EMEA & India; senior vice president – group human resources & talent development
5 minutes with executive chef Mohammad Atieh, Jordan’s rising star
Mohammad Atieh gained experience at some of the top five-star luxury hotels in the GCC before returning home to become one of the youngest executive chefs in Jordan. In this exclusive interview, we spoke with the executive chef finds out more about his career and his current role at Marriott W Hotel Jordan.
Audi Catering Embarks On A New Chapter Led By Karim Audi
Nicolas Audi Catering, renowned for its signature finesse and devotion to perfection, is venturing into the frozen ready-meal market thanks to the vision of Karim Audi, who is propelling his father’s legacy forward. With a degree in hospitality management from Glion Institute of Higher Education and eight years’ experience working for his father, Nicolas Audi, he decided to launch the new product line “Ready To Eat Just Heat” by Nicolas Audi.
Victor Betro is the new GM of Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, Jordan
Betro started his career path with Hyatt International back in 2005 in the food and beverage team at Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
“In the Know” with Karim N. Khalife
Raya Restaurants established itself as a market leader within the restaurant sector in Cairo through building internationally competitive restaurant chains that offer a superior dining experience. In an exclusive interview with its CEO, Karim N. Khalife, HN highlights the new norm after Covid-19, the forecasted trends and projects.
In the spotlight: Mayada Badr, CEO of KSA’s Culinary Arts Authority
Even though she lives by the moment, her new life motto is ‘Enjoy simple pleasures that could be so rewarding, as simple as enjoying a meal with a piece of bread.
5 Questions to Chawki Edmond Barakat
In an exclusive interview with Chawki Edmond Barakat, the Managing Director of Barakat Food Company, HN learns all about his take on the COVID-19 pandemic, his expansion plans and motto for life.
Local chefs join forces as they ‘Cook for Beirut’
Collaborating for a series of charity dinners, chef Rita Soueidan, Bethan Kehdy, Ruby Chaer, Mohammad Orfali, and Greg Malouf are set to bring together their creative forces as they cook up a four-course dinner.
New GM joins W Dubai – The Palm
He will oversee all aspects of the 349-bedroom hotel, including W Dubai – The Palm’s destination restaurants led by chefs Massimo Bottura and Akira Back.
