Soulful hospitality in AlUla with Bhavesh Rawal, area GM of Ashar Valley
In an exclusive interview, Bhavesh Rawal reveals how AlUla’s unique blend of heritage, nature and luxury creates transformative, authentic guest experiences in Ashar Valley.
Culinary products that captivate audiences with celebrity chef Deema Hajjawi
Celebrity chef, author and TV host Deema Hajjawi reveals how inspiration, authenticity and audience connection fuel every innovative product launched with purpose.
Catalyzing change through green investments with Sylvia MateI
Sylvia Matei, cluster general manager of Holiday Inn & Staybridge Al Maktoum, drives environmental change across two Dubai hotels. Here, she tells us more about her work and the sustainable investments that unite environmental responsibility, operational efficiency and purposeful guest experiences.
Scaling with success: 10 hoteliers on regional expansionand leading by example
MENA’s hospitality sector is flourishing, propelled forward by ambitious government visions, international investment and evolving traveler preferences. Against this backdrop of rapid change, we asked 10 prominent industry leaders to share their thoughts on all things hospitality related, from their brand’s ambitious growth strategies to inspiring new talent. Here’s what they said.
Dubai hotels unpacked with Alain Khalife, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Marina
Alain Khalife, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Marina, sheds light on Dubai’s hospitality scene and the latest trends.
Preserving Levantine heritage with Two-time Michelin award winner chef Salam Dakkak
Chef Salam Dakkak leads with heart, turning memory into meals and preserving Levantine heritage through every dish she serves at Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam. We learn more about her vision and mission in this exclusive interview.
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s hotel manager Rania Chamoun on the future of hospitality in Dubai
As Dubai continues to lead global tourism, Palm Jumeirah is becoming a symbol of luxury and innovation. Rania Chamoun, hotel manager of Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, discusses the evolving hospitality scene in the UAE.
HANU’s Melanie Tuy explains why whisky is masterful
Once viewed as a man’s drink, whisky is undergoing a transformation. Melanie Tuy, HANU’s bar manager, uncovers the new rules, one dram, one story and one pour at a time.
Sourdough: the slow-rise phenomenon with Mohamad Kreidly, founder and CEO of Sourdough Bakery & Café
Mohamad Kreidly, founder and CEO of Sourdough Bakery & Café, talks to HN about why lovers of baked goods are increasingly opting for authentic products, lovingly crafted with artisanal techniques and ingredient transparency.
Celebrated catering brand Socrate to open a restaurant in DT Beirut, says GM Saadeddine Zeidan
Saadeddine Zeidan, GM of Lebanese catering firm Socrate, talks challenges, trends and expansion into Beirut Souks with a reimagined restaurant concept and experience.
