HN Meets David Todd, head of operations, Middle East and Africa, at IHG
While IHG has a clear strategy, well-loved brands and a robust business model, we are not immune to a crisis of this magnitude. During this challenging time, we have stayed focused on being there for our guests.
For The Love of Cheese With Francois Robin
After graduating from the French Cheesemonger School in Paris in 2008, Francois Robin headed the cheese department at the world-renowned Parisian luxury grocer Fauchon and worked with pastry chefs Christophe Adam and Benoit Couvrand. His vast knowledge and expertise earned him the coveted title of Meilleurs Ouvriers de France in 2011. Robin went on to share his expertise as an instructor for the French Dairy Interbranch. HN caught up with Robin during his Cheeses of Europe webinar to discuss his love of cheese.
HN Meets Talabat’s CEO Tomaso Rodriguez
Unlike other businesses, we chose to invest heavily into our platform and into marketing our restaurants over cutting costs and our budgets.
InterContinental Le Vendôme Beirut sold, to cease operating as an InterContinental branded hotel
As one of the world’s leading hotel companies, we remain committed to Lebanon and continue to operate IHG branded hotels in the country, including InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut.
Umrah Sahla Travel and Tourism acquires OTA MyHotels.SA
MyHotels.SA is a full service, global travel agency, with multi-tiered packages: Flight reservations, airport transfers, and accommodations.
Flat-rate mobile food delivery app Grub launches in the UAE
For customers, Grub is designed to be user-friendly and is a free to use mobile food-ordering application available on iOS and Android.
Live Webinar: Hospitality industry post COVID-19 era, reopening with trust
In this webinar, AFNOR Middle East, in collaboration with Hospitality News, will discuss how to help the hospitality sector regain the trust of all stakeholders to adjust to the new normal.
The story of Hallab 1881: From building legacy to pivoting in the time of crisis
The quality and taste of our signature ‘Kashta’ has been standardized with Libnor to become the reference. That is yet another achievement.
Fathi Khogaly is the new Area Vice President at Hyatt Hotels in Dubai
Khogaly will oversee the brand’s expansion plans within Dubai including the opening of the Hyatt Centric La Mer, which is scheduled to open in 2021.
Jumeirah Al Naseem is the first hotel in the world to receive Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label
Jumeirah Group has implemented a series of protective measures in its hotels around the globe, designed to keep guests and colleagues safe.