Javaid Ahmed is the new Head Executive Chef at Central Hotels

Javaid Ahmed is the new Head Executive Chef at Central Hotels

Ahmed has been working with the Emirati Hospitality brand since 2018 as the Executive Chef at Royal Central Hotel The Palm.

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Abu Dhabi hotel GMs meet at DCT for industry development planning

Abu Dhabi hotel GMs meet at DCT for industry development planning

New initiatives to boost hotel performance in the capital, as well as key regulations, upcoming developments and challenges facing the tourism sector.

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F&B in hotels: Afterthought to forefront?

F&B in hotels: Afterthought to forefront?

A couple of decades ago, a hotel restaurant was often little more than a pass-through for guests and an unlikely eatery choice for locals. The general perception was that restaurants located within hotels were conservative, overpriced and underwhelming, available solely as an option for travelers that didn’t want to go out. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, gives us the rundown on the latest developments in a highly contested part of hotel management

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PwC’s 2019 talent trends report

PwC’s 2019 talent trends report

This year’s 22nd CEO annual PricewaterhouseCoopers’ global talent trends survey reveals that top executives are increasingly worried about the impact their companies, strategies and activities will have on the environment, local communities and their employees. Against this background, one somewhat intractable challenge is beginning to stand out: the size and...

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Molten Chocolate Café new UAE branches

Molten Chocolate Café new UAE branches

Molten Chocolate Café, the ultimate dessert destination from Apparel Group, is now in Bawadi Mall, Al Ain and is opening soon in Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi. The prime destination for chocolate lovers has opened its first ever store in the UAE’s oasis city and will soon open its first store...

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