Heritage and hospitality as seen by Mark DeCocinis
Mark DeCocinis, chief executive officer of Boutique Group, gives us the lowdown about the new hospitality landscape.
Caffè Vergnano brings a part of Italian espresso to the UAE hospitality scene
Caffè Vergnano, Italy’s oldest coffee roasting company, is bringing the flavor and passion of authentic Italian coffee to the UAE. With over 140 years of experience, Caffe’ Vergnano not only provides its partners with the world’s finest coffee blends but also authentic Italian Espresso.
Five minutes with pastry chef extraordinaire Karim Bourgi
Karim Bourgi describes himself as a hard-working, passionate chef, a foodie at heart and a gourmand dreamer. Based in Dubai, he is co-founder of KAYU Bakehouse, a member of Les Toques Blanches du Monde and the International Cheese Guild, as well as a brand ambassador for Elle & Vire, Valrhona, Carpigiani Italia and RATIONAL. Here, we discover what drives his passion.
Chedi Hegra to open in AlUla this year
The Chedi Hegra is slated to open in AlUla later this year, boasting 35 guest rooms connected to the Hegra landscape and three fine-dining restaurants, a cafe, spa and pool.
Lebanon’s tourism ready for Summer 2023
The Syndicate of Restaurant Owners in Lebanon declared the readiness of the tourism sector for the summer season of 2023. The announcement was made in the syndicate’s headquarters in Ain Al-Mreisseh, in the presence of the Lebanese Tourism Minister Walid Nassar and artist Ramy Ayach. Therese Frangieh, Nina Al-Atarsh, Fahim Fadel, Roni Ayach, Mark Aboud, Antoine Rizk, Rachid Arabi, Wissam Al-Jarah, Etienne Sabagh, Michel Ajji and Mustafa Al-Samad, among others, attended the event, as did members of the syndicate’s council.
The Tivoli brand will debut in Oman in 2026
Minor Hotels has announced the expansion of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East region with the upcoming opening of its latest property in Oman. Construction of the 180-key Tivoli Muscat Hotel & Residences will begin later this year, with the property slated to open in 2026.
Valrhona’s Iconic 6 event: The second edition was an occasion to remember
Valrhona’s 6 Iconic event returned to Dubai for its second edition, and it was nothing short of a luxurious and insightful affair.
On the couch with Khalid Saud Abu Haimed, CEO of Al Khozama
We sat with visionary CEO Khalid Saud Abu Haimed to get the lowdown on Al Khozama’s impressive portfolio of hotels and restaurants.
A perfect encounter with hotelier Bastien Blanc, co-founder of Trokadero Management
Bastien Blanc’s decades-long career in hospitality has taken him around the world and placed him at the helm of some of the world’s leading hotel operators, such as Accor and IHG. In this exclusive interview, Hospitality News Middle East reveals what drives the seasoned hotelier and why he’s invested in finding the talents of tomorrow.
Egypt on the rise
Egypt’s hospitality market has seen robust growth across the sector driven by the rapid tourism recovery post-pandemic, primarily bolstered by government and private sector economic initiatives, including, but not limited to, the establishment of new reforms and the development of new hospitality products/demand generators. These initiatives, along with strong domestic demand, supported a healthy market recovery. HVS forecasts that the opening of The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) later this year will further induce demand to benefit the hospitality industry across the country. We learn more with Ahmad Yousry Elbeheiry MRICS, associate director of HVS Middle East & Africa.