Vinicio Alberelli appointed as head of global operations at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts

Vinicio Alberelli appointed as head of global operations at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts

Alberelli has been working with Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts since the beginning of 2019, establishing operational standards across the board.

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Exclusive: Meet Chef Stéphane Jego

Exclusive: Meet Chef Stéphane Jego

In an exclusive interview with Chef Stéphane Jego from L’Ami Jean, Hodema consulting services sits down with the chef at Liza Beirut for a one on one Franco-Libanaise culinary exploration.

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Two new appointments at Jannah Hotels and Resorts

Two new appointments at Jannah Hotels and Resorts

Haitham El Gohary is the chain’s new Area Sales Director, whereas Ossama Charrouf, is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

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Erden Kendigelen is the new multi-property GM for The St. Regis Amman and Al Manara

Erden Kendigelen is the new multi-property GM for The St. Regis Amman and Al Manara

He is a passionate hotel business leader and a veteran professional with an impeccable record of accomplishment, and an experience in the luxury segment.

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Three celebrity chefs join Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Three celebrity chefs join Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

The news follows the recent milestone recruitment of Michael Ellis as Chief Culinary Officer, the former Managing Director of the Michelin Guide.

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Meet Top Chef Ali Ghzawi

Meet Top Chef Ali Ghzawi

Jordanian chef Ali Ghzawi was recently crowned MBC Arabia’s Top Chef 2019 in what proved to be a nailbiting series finale. The youngest of the 17 contestants, Ghzawi gained the coveted title, following a grueling series of competitions. In an exclusive interview, the rising star talked HN through the ups and downs of taking part in the contest

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Portugal’s finest culinary stars

Portugal’s finest culinary stars

HN reached out to five of Portugal’s globally recognized chefs who are raising the profile of the cuisine with their alluring culinary creations

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Radisson Hotel group appoints Firas Mneimneh new district director western province KSA

Radisson Hotel group appoints Firas Mneimneh new district director western province KSA

Firas Mneimneh has been appointed District Director of Western Province, Saudi Arabia and General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salam. A Lebanese national and a hospitality expert, Mneimneh has over 20 years of experience in hospitality management where he started the journey with Radisson SAS Aqaba, Imo Concorde Hotel Nigeria,...

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Sami Ounalli becomes Resort Manager at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba

Sami Ounalli becomes Resort Manager at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba

He began his career by managing sales and marketing activities at Tunisia’s Dar Jerba hotel complex. Six years at two destination management companies.

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