What’s cooking with chef Christophe Prud’homme?
Christophe Prud’homme, executive chef of Crowne Plaza Dubai, is committed to delivering the best guest experience. HN sat with the exuberant chef to hear about his unusual career path and the latest culinary trends.
Hady Kahale’s new chapter in the U.S.
A passionate wine connoisseur and consultant specialized in wine production and wineries, Hady Kahale is embarking on a new adventure in the U.S. with Naked Wines, the leader in the direct-to-consumer wine market in the U.S.
TRSDC partners with KAUST on sustainable marine research
TRSDC and KAUST’s agreement follows extensive collaboration between the two on flora and fauna assessments and marine spatial planning.
On the pulse with Kosta Kourotsidis
“Do small things in a great way” is Kosta Kourotsidis’s mantra. The seasoned hotelier, who has spent the past 25 years working in hotels across Germany, Ireland and the Middle East, gives us the lowdown on what he has planned for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’s Dubai, Ajman and Fujairah as cluster GM.
Antoine Flouty’s key appointment
Antoine Flouty has taken on the leadership of IHG ® Hotels & Resorts franchised operations in Russia, CIS, Georgia, Ukraine and the Baltic States.
Ben Wozny’s life-long journey with Hyatt Hotels
Having joined Grand Hyatt Berlin in 2000, then fulfilling various roles for the brand across the globe, Ben Wozny has had a long history with Hyatt Hotels. In his latest appointment as GM of Grand Hyatt Amman, he reflects on his journey with the group and his plans for the future.
Marc Chehade talks F&B concepts beyond borders
A nightlife enthusiast at heart, Marc Chehade entered the Lebanese F&B scene at a young age. After setting up his company MEC, the entrepreneur launched a series of renowned concepts, including Escobar, Lockstock, Stairway and Kaffeine. We learn more about his path to success.
Sandwich w Noss: a cut above the rest
A truly novel concept, Sandwich W Noss has been delighting foodies with its revolutionary sandwiches since 2015. We asked Rony Abou Saab, the company’s founder, about bringing something new to the food scene and future plans for the brand.
Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
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