An authentic expression of Tuscany with MICHELIN-starred chef Matteo Temperini
MICHELIN-starred chef Matteo Temperini, executive chef of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, is celebrated for refined, ingredient-driven cuisine rooted in authenticity. With a deep respect for Italian culinary heritage, he brought a taste of Tuscany to Rosewood Abu Dhabi briefly.
Designing tourism with purpose with Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations
Meet Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations, as she discusses community-led tourism and why her Champions of Change Award marks a turning point for the hospitality sector.
Stephan Schupbach on Chedi Hospitality’s unbound approach to luxury hospitality
In a buoyant regional market, Chedi Hospitality is expanding its presence through a growth strategy rooted in authentic luxury and cultural stewardship. CEO Stephan Schupbach tells HN how the group is curating experiences that go beyond simple stays to give high-end guests a deeper sense of connection and place.
Why travel technology is a get ahead or get left behind moment
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
Crafting purpose through pastry with Valérie Kassardjian Danoux
From finance to flour, Valérie Kassardjian Danoux founded Délicieuses, crafting refined pastries inspired by France, Switzerland and Lebanon.
A taste of home sealed in friendship with cheffe Sandra Sfeir of Almas restaurant
Sandra Sfeir took an unconventional path to the kitchen. After earning a degree in graphic design, she moved to Paris to train in French cuisine. She once intended to return to Lebanon to manage her father’s restaurant but chose instead to build something of her own in Paris. At Almas, friendship became as central as heritage, shaping a concept rooted in shared memories and collective storytelling. She tells us more.
Successfully executing cultural immersion for the experiential traveler with GM Elif Yazoglu
Guided by the mantra to lead with clarity, courage and care, Elif Yazoglu, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences, shares how cultural immersion is successfully executed for today’s experiential traveler.
The surge in Aussie red meat exports across the MENA region
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
Youssef Akiki’s next cut: A steakhouse and butchery in Lebanon
Youssef Akiki, owner of Brût and president of Disciples Escoffier Lebanon, is a prominent figure in Lebanon’s culinary scene. As he prepares to open a new steakhouse and butchery in Antelias, he reflects on creativity, balance and the milestones that shaped his year.
