City & Guilds transforming lives one certificate at a time
Dr. Tony Degazon heads the City & Guilds Group, overseeing operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. HN spoke to the regional manager about how he deals with the responsibility of overseeing 400 technical and vocational centers and his pride in certifying approximately 25,000 people each year.
Grilling with BBQ Bros
“If you get that gut feeling, trust it, and give it your all,” is Mario Aoun’s mantra. As owner and director of the BBQ Bros, one of Lebanon’s brightest food concepts, he has certainly followed his instincts, creating a respected brand that is now present in several countries in the Middle East.
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.
Rethinking your approach to budgeting
The Covid-19 pandemic broke out when most hotels had just begun implementing their 2020 budget, and very quickly things spiraled out of control. Consultant Chirine Salha tackles the topic of budgeting in uncertain times and provides tips on financial planning in a crisis.