Will vaccines and digital solutions help the easing of travel restrictions?
Restrictions apply to fully vaccinated passengers, and 17 percent of destinations mention vaccinated passengers in their regulations.
Sandy Hayek at the helm of Time Out Market Dubai
Sandy Hayek is a woman of many talents. With a career spanning more than 15 years, she is not only an F&B operator but also a passionate sommelier. Having worked in Sweden and the UAE, where she has held senior positions at a number of award-winning dining and retail concepts including La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie in Downtown Dubai and Galeries Lafayette, she recently began a new chapter as the GM of Time Out Market Dubai, a new food hall. We learn more about her new role.
The kitchen’s hottest rising stars
One thing’s for sure: the Middle East is bursting at the seams with talented chefs who are making their culinary mark. We turned up the heat and spoke to some of the brightest stars in the kitchen to learn more about their experiences at home and abroad.
A passion for pastry with chef Paul Hayward
Hailing from the UK, chef Paul Hayward has been working in pastry since he was 16. By the age of 23, Hayward was an executive pastry chef, working at The Ritz in London. Today, he is the consultant and owner of Ph by Design. We learn more about his passion for pastry.
Kitchen talk with chef Daniel Halabi
It’s a family affair for chef Daniel Halabi, whose father, Elias, taught him the trade at the age of eight. We sat with the chef to learn more about his experiences and his work as the technical development chef of Kuwait Proteins Company.
Hotel franchising in the Middle East
Christopher Lund, head of hotels – Colliers MENA, discusses the latest developments and how franchising agreements are changing.
First 50 speakers announced for AHIC 2021, Dubai
Under the theme “Rise Together,” hotel owners, developers, investors and operators will lead debate to navigate the “Great Reset”.
Getting to grips with Generation Z
Having grown up with technology, Generation Z is one of the most advanced — and sophisticated — of all generations. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, explains how this group is calling the shots, especially in the world of food and beverage.
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.
Exclusive report: Magical Morocco
For many travelers, a holiday represents a dreamlike escape. Rishabh Thapar, director of HVS’s Middle East and Africa team, tells us why Morocco is hitting all the high notes with explorers looking for something a little different.