Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily

Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily

In an exclusive interview, Raymond Rjaily, executive chef of the soon-to-open Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, reveals his passion for food through storytelling, local sourcing, sustainability and community engagement.

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Duncan Fraser-Smith joins GLEE Hospitality Solutions as managing partner

Duncan Fraser-Smith joins GLEE Hospitality Solutions as managing partner

Hospitality expert Duncan Fraser-Smith has been appointed managing partner of GLEE Hospitality Solutions. Having launched hundreds of successful and high-profile hospitality venues throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia, he brings over three decades of experience to the role. He also authored Create to Plate and is a regular keynote speaker, moderator and panelist at international hospitality trade and corporate conferences and events.

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Four tech trends that are shaping the new travel era

Four tech trends that are shaping the new travel era

With travel worldwide in the midst of a resurge following more than two years of global uncertainty, travelers have understandably developed high expectations for their long-awaited trips. Joy Ghosh, head of commercial, hospitality, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Amadeus, explains how tech innovations are enhancing the travel experience in 2023.

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