Life at the top with Elena Schwartz of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Life at the top with Elena Schwartz of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Elena Schwartz, GM of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, discusses the role of women in hospitality and how she is empowering them.

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Making Lebanese cuisine shine in Paris with Alan Geaam, chef de cuisine of Alan Geaam group

Making Lebanese cuisine shine in Paris with Alan Geaam, chef de cuisine of Alan Geaam group

Alan Geaam’s path to success is nothing short of exceptional. The talented and charismatic chef became a Lebanese Michelin star awardee just 10 months after opening his fourth restaurant. In this exclusive interview, we explore his passion for Lebanese food and his latest endeavors.

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Eying the Middle East market with Paul Bridger, COO of Rove Hotels

Eying the Middle East market with Paul Bridger, COO of Rove Hotels

COO Paul Bridger outlines Rove Hotels expansion plans and how the brand has carved a niche in the competitive mid-market segment.

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Hospitality labor in the limelight with Bertrand Audrin of EHL

Hospitality labor in the limelight with Bertrand Audrin of EHL

As an EHL assistant professor in HR management and organizational behavior, Bertrand Audrin outlines the challenges faced by hospitality workers, focusing on new working methods and AI’s role in employee selection.

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Prioritizing PMS for enhanced guest experiences in hospitality with Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International

Prioritizing PMS for enhanced guest experiences in hospitality with Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International

According to Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International and COO of Shiji Group, the digital transformation is having a profound impact on the hospitality industry. Here, he shares his thoughts, including why property management systems (PMS) are critical in enhancing guest experiences. 

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The playbook for investing market share in the GCC 

The playbook for investing market share in the GCC 

Plans for the hospitality sector in the GCC continue to be ambitious. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, offers his perspective.

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LEVA Hotels’ expansion plans with founder and CEO JS Anand

LEVA Hotels’ expansion plans with founder and CEO JS Anand

JS Anand, founder and CEO of LEVA Hotels, was recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Travel and Tourism Leaders in 2023. With over 20 years of influential experience in hospitality, the visionary leader details LEVA Hotels’ expansion in the Middle East.

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Showcasing authentic Indian hospitality with Puneet Chhatwal

Showcasing authentic Indian hospitality with Puneet Chhatwal

In an exclusive interview with Puneet Chhatwal, managing director and CEO of IHCL, we explore the group’s focus on expanding in the Middle East, their latest developments and key trends in luxury hospitality.

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Inside the world of artisan baking with Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry

Inside the world of artisan baking with Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry

Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry, discusses bakery trends and shares news on his latest venture.

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Saudi dining in focus with Amro Bagedo, founder & CEO of Kraiv

Saudi dining in focus with Amro Bagedo, founder & CEO of Kraiv

As founder and CEO of Kraiv, Amro Bagedo aims to revolutionize the dining scene in the GCC, leveraging his rich experiences from London. Born in Saudi Arabia and raised in the UK, Bagedo was inspired by London’s diverse culinary landscape to develop his own F&B concepts in Saudi Arabia. With his GCC-based hospitality group, he collaborates with the world’s most sophisticated brands to curate exceptional experiences in KSA, as he explains in this interview.

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